Mr. Jeremy L. York is a native of Prichard, AL. He graduated as an honor athlete from Mattie T. Blount High School in 2001. As he continued his education by attending Tuskegee University while serving on the Golden Tigers football team, American Chemical Society Scholar, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,
Mr. York obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 2007.
Mr. York furthered his education by attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the state of Alabama. He earned his Master’s degree in Construction Engineering Management in 2012.
Today, Mr. York is an Energy Engineer for Georgia Power and performs energy audits, collects data, completes energy measurements, calculates energy savings, while analyzing data using building simulation models and developing energy conservation measures (ECM). Mr. York delivers on all tasks to meet the unique goals for his customers. He also provides cost-analysis of ECM’s in conjunction with additional energy audit data. Mr. York identifies capital cost avoidance opportunities, renewable energy alternatives, and prioritizes ECM’s while emphasizing the return on investments.
Post completion of his master’s degree, Mr. York began working in construction as a Project Manager, performing competitive bidding site visits, escorting potential subcontractors, receiving and evaluating proposals, and reviewing scopes of work for ECM’s. This task requires communicating and coordinating with internal and external resources to obtain the data needed for the projects. He coordinated the installation of ECM’s, which ensured projects to be completed on time and within budget. He collaborated with engineers on final specifications and with customer facilities staff to develop schedules and minimize disruption to normal facility operation. He oversaw the work of subcontractors, developed as-built construction documents and operation and maintenance manuals. He assisted in developing site safety and health plans and monitored work, to ensure compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and standards.
While working diligently with his church and in his community, Mr. York strives to find balance in his career and life. Jeremy assists in mentoring young men at Global Impact Christian Ministries, serves on the advisory council for Community In Schools – Henry, and is currently a member of Leadership Henry class of 2020. He is a Christian believer, loving husband, and father of two (Londyn and Chandler). Mr. York has a passion to give back to his community, impact the environment, and assist with cost cutting measures in any way possible. Mr. York feels an obligation to educate the next generation on the importance of energy conservation and sustainability through performing STEM activities to schools and non-profit organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, running, and participating in fitness activities.
Dancing with the Stars of Henry County is near and dear to my heart as being a father of two and experiencing the challenges of them being birth to this earth, I understand the life of a child is precious and there’s not one who deserves to be abused. I’m honored to participate and serve in this year’s event in effort to bring awareness and prevent child abuse in Henry County.
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