Ed Tinsley

Ed Tinsley is the CEO of Bernhard, LLC; a turnkey provider of Energy-as-a-Service solutions. Ed brings more than 35 years of experience both as an energy engineering consultant and as an owner advocate for healthcare, higher education, governmental and commercial clients.

Ed began his career in the industry as a facility manager for a public hospital. In this role, he gained valuable insights into the challenges and unique skills required to successfully operate and maintain energy systems. This work inspired Ed to co-found Tinsley-Mullen Engineers or TME, a consulting engineering firm dedicated to owner advocacy. TME joined Bernhard in 2014, and Ed’s vision of advocating for and partnering with facility managers, owners, and operators, remains the foundation of the company.

Throughout his career, Ed has managed the design of more than 300 construction projects with a total cost in excess of $5 billion. He has authored numerous articles and white papers for industry organizations, advancing the field of energy efficient facility design, commissioning, and operation. Ed is a registered Professional Engineer in 18 states, an AEE Certified Energy Manager, a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional, an ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional, and ASHE Certified Healthcare Facility Manager. Ed has received eight energy awards from ASHRAE for projects he has designed or managed. He is a noted authority on chilled water systems, surgery HVAC systems, and other healthcare facility components.