Kelly Adighije joined Baumann Consulting 10 years ago as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Washington, D.C. office. Today, Kelly heads the Chicago office where he leads a team of engineers, energy analysts, and sustainability consultants.
Prior to joining Baumann, Kelly trained as a chartered mechanical engineer and built his career as a building mechanical systems design engineer in the United Kingdom. His eight years of experience involved working in diverse locations including the UK, Switzerland, North Africa, and the Middle East making him the perfect addition to the Baumann team, a small but diverse team with an international footprint.
Kelly joined Baumann in 2012 and provided invaluable expertise for design projects. Over time, his focus transitioned to commissioning, where he applied his design background and expertise in HVAC systems. He worked on projects in the D.C. metro area, as well as in Germany, Switzerland, and Ireland. Kelly was also the lead engineer for Baumann’s LEED Platinum-certified Washington D.C. office.
In 2014, Kelly relocated to Baumann’s Frankfurt office. He spent half a year there improving his German language proficiency while working on a combination of industrial, commercial, and multifamily residential projects in Frankfurt and other cities in Germany.
Soon after returning to Washington D.C., Kelly followed the company’s call to head the Chicago office. Since then, Kelly has focused on expanding Baumann’s presence in the Chicago market. His dedication, great networking skills, and a solid team of engineers have helped make Baumann a reputable commissioning firm in Chicago.
Today, Kelly is a VP and the Office Leader for Baumann’s Chicago office. He is a well-rounded ASHRAE-certified commissioning expert and manages projects all over the Midwest, as well as international projects in Mexico, Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten. He is a member of several industry organizations including the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories and the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Technical Advisory Group and presents often at leading industry events and conferences. Kelly is currently on his second term as a member of the Illinois Green Alliance’s Board of Directors to promote green buildings and sustainable communities.
Above all, Kelly is fun to work with (especially if his soccer team is doing well) and a great team player. He is supporting his team in Chicago but also colleagues in the D.C. and Frankfurt office whenever he can.
At Baumann, Kelly’s example is not an unusual career path. Here, employees have the flexibility to try out different things and are provided with guidance to advance their professional proficiency and career. They are also provided the opportunity and support to grow into leadership roles within the company and in industry organizations.
