Leadership Team

Mr. Lee possesses more than 26 years of building commissioning, operational management, energy management, project management, and engineering experience. As the Vice President, Mr. Lee leads the Engineering Solutions team comprised of highly capable and technical project managers, engineers, technicians, and system specialists that focus on the facility life cycle and what truly matters to the owners and occupants. This performance model optimizes building systems, and reduces capital expenditures and operational costs. Through the team’s rich experience, expertise, and diversity, the organization routinely achieves aggressive guaranteed construction costs, energy reduction savings, and delivers peak performing buildings, all within budget and on schedule.

Brian is responsible for leading a team of 135+ technical and professional experts to support client needs across ES’s service lines in project management, energy management, building commissioning, retro-commissioning, facility condition assessments, strategic planning, finance, and marketing. He helps to lead the growth of the enterprise through collaborative business development efforts and ensures consistent execution of the technical programs across the portfolio. He fosters a collaborative environment that embraces diversity and challenges team members to achieve their individual and team potential. And most importantly, Brian is committed to a safe work environment through the strategic deployment and support of a personnel safety program.

Education: Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
Masters of Science, Architectural Engineering – Penn State University
Certification: Professional Engineer (NY)
Association: ASHRAE

“The Aramark Engineering Solutions team provides an amazing culture built upon a family, professional values and achieving outstanding results for our clients. Our diverse team of industry experts have outstanding opportunities through professional training and team collaboration to harness and employ emerging technologies on high level projects that allow each to develop and grow within our organization. We are proud of our success, the long tenure of our team and the relationships that we maintain with our client partners.”

Mr. Mikullitz dedicated a majority of his 29-year career supporting the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive building operational, maintenance, carbon and energy efficiency programs for Aramark’s education and healthcare clients. Based out of our New York office, Mr. Mikullitz is currently our organization’s Executive Director. In his current role, Mr. Mikullitz is responsible for managing a team of engineering professionals who deliver building energy, commissioning, retro-commissioning, project management, construction and operations and maintenance expertise supporting our New York State clients. These extremely large private and public sector clients represent more than 250 million square feet with an annual energy expenditure exceeding $1 billion.

During the recent pandemic, Mr. Mikullitz was called upon by New York State leadership to open, operate and provide technical support for with the COVID hospitals in New York City for Northwell Healthcare and Health + Hospitals in 2020 and 2021. 

Prior to his current role, Mr. Mikullitz invested a majority of his career overseeing the design, development and implementation of Aramark’s largest and most successful comprehensive energy efficiency programs across North America. Many of these programs achieved a 15% to 30% energy savings within 5-years. Several of these programs received numerous local, national, and federal awards for their achievements under his leadership. Mr. Mikullitz has also been publicly recognized for his outstanding contributions towards these accomplishments, including the 2019 New York State Energy Manager of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).  

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Western New England College, Master of Business Administration – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Awards:

AEE 2019 New York State Energy Manager of the Year Award

AEE 2022 Regional Energy Manager of the Year Award

Association: AEE

“The decision to remain with one firm for nearly three decades after graduation was one of my best decisions, both professionally and personally. An organization is truly only as great as the people who embody the vision, and go above and beyond to deliver outcomes that support a One Best Team approach.  Our Engineering Solutions Organization emulates a One Best Team community, which I am fortunate and proud to be a part of.”

Mr. Lott possesses more than 23 years of experience in energy management, building commissioning, project management, strategic facility planning and operational engineering. Mr. Lott serves as the National Director of our Energy team responsible for the delivery of Energy Management Solutions throughout the country. He serves all lines of Aramark business with a primary focus in Higher Education, K12, Healthcare, Business and Industry, and Leisure markets.

During his career with Aramark, Mr. Lott has led numerous award winning energy management programs as well as assisted in the development and implementation of energy programs for a wide range of clients including K12 schools, universities, healthcare, business and industry, and cultural institutions. He has assisted clients with reducing energy cost and consumption through both operational improvements and capital projects, procuring lowest cost utilities, engaging students and staff in energy conservation efforts, and training operating staff. In addition, he has extensive experience with “green” technologies such as solar, wind and fuel cells.

In addition to energy management, Mr. Lott has experience with building commissioning, diagnosing and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, operations training, design reviews, utility systems planning, deferred maintenance studies, and utility data analysis. He has extensive experience working on central chilled water systems, laboratory controls, HVAC systems and controls, air and water balancing, and building automation systems.

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Lehigh University
Certifications: Professional Engineer (States of CT, TX)

“The Engineering Solutions team is an amazing group of talented and hard working professionals that excel in all areas of building operations, construction, and engineering. I am proud to have been a member of this team for over 20 years and remain excited to come to work every day as we collectively support our clients in creating better buildings, better environments, and maximizing their facilities spend.”

Mr. Sullivan has accumulated 35 years of experience in the HVAC industry, including design, engineering, installation, programming, commissioning, project management, and service operations. His broad expertise helped to establish the Aramark Building Management System team in 2015.

As the Director of Commissioning for Aramark Engineering Solutions, Mr. Sullivan advises the team and leads proposal development and the successful execution of commissioning services across various market sectors. Tim manages the quality control of the commissioning group and resolves issues requiring a higher elevation. His background and hands on experience as a commissioning agent provides him with expertise in MEP, building automation systems, central utility plants, and laboratory control systems.

Education: Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Manhattan College
Certifications: Professional Engineer (NY), Certified Energy Manager (AEE), LEED AP (USGBC), Building Commissioning Professional (ASHRAE)
Association: AEE

“I am continually impressed by the breadth of knowledge and the innovative mindset that our people bring to our clients as we provide solutions that benefit the environment as well as the bottom line. It is exciting to be part of a team where we are encouraged to collaborate and learn from one another as we grow our business and strengthen our client relationships.”