Spencer Cody joins Garver as Building Commissioning Agent

Garver is pleased to announce that Spencer Cody, BCxP, has joined the firm's Buildings Team as a Building Commissioning Agent.

With more than a decade of experience leading commissioning, startup, validation, and optimization efforts for complex building systems, Cody brings extensive expertise in ensuring facilities operate as intended from design through occupancy. He has supported projects across healthcare, higher education, industrial, and municipal markets, helping clients improve system performance and operational reliability.

As a Building Commissioning Agent, Cody will support Garver's growing Buildings practice by helping clients maximize building performance through comprehensive commissioning services. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, including design review, performance testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Throughout his career, Cody has led commissioning efforts for a variety of facilities, from healthcare renovations and university projects to major industrial developments. Notable experience includes work at Pfizer's McPherson production facility, Wichita State University's National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation, and the Kansas City VA Psychiatric Clinic. Earlier in his career, he served in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Machinist Mate Second Class Petty Officer, where he completed Nuclear Power School training and helped oversee the safe operation of nuclear propulsion systems.

"Spencer brings the technical expertise, leadership experience, and client-focused mindset that align perfectly with our vision for expanding commissioning services across our Buildings portfolio," said Director of Building Services Brad Bradshaw, PE, LEED CXA. "His understanding of building systems and performance verification will help our clients ensure their facilities operate efficiently and as designed from day one."

A Certified Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), Cody holds bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from Friends University, where his graduate studies emphasized change management. He is also an active member of ASHRAE and the Building Commissioning Association.

"Commissioning is about creating confidence that a building's systems will perform the way owners, operators, and occupants expect," Cody said. "I'm excited to join Garver and work alongside a talented team to help deliver high-performing facilities that provide long-term value and reliability."