Liaison Biographies

David Kennon is a native Arizonian with family generations from Mexico and Southeast Arizona. He graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, then studied pre-engineering and air-conditioning at Pima College. David also attended the University of Arizona Energy Engineering Program as a Newmont Mining scholar. David’s work experience is very eclectic. He has worked as an emergency room nurse, underground miner and mechanic, field project manager, and for Dow Chemical as a mechanical consultant; but, the HVAC industry is his passion. Through major manufacturer and industry courses, seminars, and hands-on experience, he mastered plant design and optimization, electrical and load calculations, and energy management controls. Prior to working for the School Facilities Board, David worked as a design estimator. He designed and managed construction projects primarily for government entities. During this work, he met his favorite customers; the women and men who are the stewards of school buildings. The opportunity to serve this special customer started in 2007 when he accepted a position with the School Facilities Board. David first started as the Assessor, then he became a School Facilities Liaison.  David loves fishing and traveling around the beautiful State of Arizona visiting school districts and providing the guidance and assistance they need.

Carlos Monreal is an Energy Manager In Training. He completed the Certified Energy Manager’s examination in 2012. For 9 years, he was employed by Scottsdale Unified as an Energy Management System Supervisor. While at SUSD, Carlos was responsible for the district's Energy Conservation Program which included the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all HVAC equipment. He reduced energy usage through policy enforcement and the use of Best Practices every year. In addition, he currently holds an Arizona R39 Air Conditioning Contractor’s license.

Debora Norris is a certified Project Management Professional and a Master of Education Administration from rural Southern Arizona. She has worked with school districts and education communities on school capital finance and education programs for two decades. She is former State Legislator who served on the Arizona House of Representatives Education Committee for four years, having passed school capital finance laws impacting hundreds of schools.  Debora also previously served as a Deputy Associate Superintendent at the Arizona Department of Education where she enjoyed working with school districts on a variety of education programs and initiatives on behalf of Arizona students.