Chester Curtis

Chester Curtis has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Starting in 2003, they worked as a Carpenter/Mason for Smiley's Construction Works. In 2007, they transitioned to the US Army where they served as a Combat Engineer until 2011. After leaving the military, Chester joined Edmonds Community College in 2012, taking on various leadership roles including Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa and President of the Triton Student Veterans Association. In 2013, they also became a National Student Veterans Council Member for Student Veterans of America. From 2013 to 2023, Chester worked at McKinstry, where they held positions such as Purchasing Manager, Project Engineer, and Board Chair for safety committees. Chester is currently the Procurement Manager at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions.

Chester Curtis has a diverse education history with a focus on energy management and purchasing, procurement/acquisitions, and contracts management. From 2011 to 2013, they attended Edmonds College and obtained several degrees, including an Energy Management Associate of Technical Arts Degree, a Certificate of Completion (COC) in Project Management, a COC in Energy Efficiency Technician, a COC in Energy Accounting Specialist, a COC in Building O&M for Energy Efficiency, and a COC in Residential Energy Auditor. Additionally, they earned a COC in Commercial Lighting Auditor from Edmonds College, although the specific duration of this program is not provided.

In 2016 and 2017, Chester pursued further education at Shoreline Community College, where they completed a Certificate of Completion (COC) in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, a COC in Supplier Relations & Logistics, and another COC in Purchasing & Contract Management.

Chester has also obtained additional certifications, including Project Management, although the institution is not specified. The obtained month for this certification is December 2013. Furthermore, they possess certifications in Commercial Lighting Auditor, Eco Block Certification, Energy Accounting Specialist, Energy Efficiency Technician, Energy Management Core, OSHA 10 Certification, and Residential Energy Auditor. However, the institutions and specific dates for these certifications are not provided.