About Xencom Energy Group
Since 1985, Xencom Elemco has been a leader in providing energy management services for some of the largest and most successful retail, commercial and industrial projects. Our goal has always been to help our customers develop and implement a comprehensive energy conservation plan and/or full-service sustainability program.
Xencom Elemco is a Honeywell “Authorized Controls Integrator” (ACI) and holds the prestigious Niagara (Tridium) Developer Certification. Xencom employs Certified Energy Managers, LEEDs AP/GA, Niagara Certified Programmers, Project Managers, Technicians, Certified Commissioning Agents and Sustainability Experts.
Executives and Board Members
Robert Cross
CO-FOUNDER
CEO XENCOM ENERGY GROUP
After a successful career in the electrical contracting business, in 1985, Bob started
Xencom Systems to provide energy management and control systems to the industrial
and commercial sectors. Working with Elemco NY, we were one of the first contractors in
the country that could compete with the large controls companies such as; Johnson
Controls, Honeywell, Trane and others. With our focus at that time on retail, Xencom
Energy Management maintains over 150 energy management systems in malls
throughout the US.
In 1998, Cross partnered with Mike Ponds (Shopping Center Veteran) to start Xencom
Facility Management (now Pondsco Facility Services) to address the needs of the
shopping center industry to outsource facility maintenance and janitorial services. With
our focus on retail, we helped maintain over 45,000,000 sq ft.
Again in 2008, needing someone with the knowledge of commodity markets and
brokerage services, Cross partnered with his son Brian to help with the growing needs of
our customers to understand the newly deregulated electric and natural gas markets,
Xencom Green Energy was formed. We help our customers manage over $75,000,000
in utility purchases.
Now with the merger of Elemco Building Controls, (now Elemco Xencom NY) we are
positioned to provide energy services and management to the commercial and industrial
markets in the greater Metropolitan NY area along with Dallas/Fort Worth.
We also continue to provide energy services to the shopping center industry nationally along with
all the deregulated states.
Bob’s experience in energy, HVAC and electrical systems has enable him to serve on the
sustainability and energy design teams of several large developers.
Zach Stern
CO-FOUNDER
PRESIDENT, ELEMCO XENCOM NY
Zach is the co-founder of Elemco Building Controls in New York. He attended a two-year engineering program at Manhattan College and holds a BA in Psychology from Hunter College. Over the past 25 years, Zach has been instrumental in shaping the energy conservation industry in the New York area by working closely with NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) on sub metering and M&V (metering and verification) protocols and requirements. Zach has also taught courses on Energy Conservation and Green Building Maintenance to BOMA/BOMI members as well as local 94 IUOE Stationary Engineers. Zach is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), ASHRAE and LonMark America. He is an active member in the USGBC (National & Long Island Chapters) and has been a past Board Chair for the Flushing YMCA of Greater New York.
John Luxen
Xencom Co-founder and graduate from Drake University with BSBA degree with a major in accounting.
John has been a Certified Public Account since 1979 and is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accounts. Before joining Xencom, John worked for one of the “Big 4” public accounting firms and then as the Chief Financial Officer for a large real estate developer in the Southwest where he was introduced to Xencom.
Brian Cross
Brian is an accomplished professional with a diverse range of experience. He earned his degree in Finance with a minor in Mathematics from TCU’s prestigious Neeley School of Business. Prior to college, Brian worked for all of the Xencom Companies, where he gained valuable experience in areas ranging from software programming to electrical work.
After college, Brian worked as an Account Executive for Capital Institutional Services, an agency broker, where he managed equity/fixed income trading accounts and equity research for institutional investment firms. During his time there, he earned his Series 7 and 63 licenses with the SEC.
Today, Brian is the President of Xencom Energy Group, where he is passionate about optimizing each customer’s energy efficiency while minimizing associated costs. His focus is on finding the best energy pricing structure available to meet the unique needs of each property. Brian’s expertise is further evidenced by his certifications as a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and LEED AG professional. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the table and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the energy industry.
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Tom Warnick
Graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a BS in energy management. Before joining Xencom, Tom helped implement EMS systems in over 200 Dallas Independent Schools. He then went on to start the controls division for TD Mechanical (the largest mechanical contractor in the Southwest). Tom is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and has the following certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Demand Side Management.
Liam Costello
PRESIDENT, Elemco Xencom NY
Liam started his career with Elemco in 1990s as a HVAC/Building Automation Technician.
He left to go to work for a manufacturer of building automation hardware/systems, heading up technical sales and support. He helped build relationship with consulting engineers and develop training programs for contractors and end users. He is certified in many hardware and software platforms and holds the Tridium Niagara 4 certification.
He rejoined Elemco Xencom NY in 2017 as a partner and is focused on operations, project management and customer satisfaction.
Christopher Howard
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, XENCOM ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Christopher Howard oversees the development of newer technologies as well as ensures standardization and quality of current project implementations. Christopher is a full stack developer with more than 20 years of experience in the Building Automation Industry. He is a certified Niagara AX and N4 developer and is an active influencer in the Niagara community. He has worked on projects for the DoD, Secret Service and other government agencies as well as academic institutions, hospitals, office buildings, and malls across the nation. He has held several positions over the years including hvac technician, automation field technician, project manager, and programming manager. He has submitted work that has been published in the Niagara Community Module and has written several modules to enhance the capabilities of the Niagara Framework.
He is a devoted family man and strives to be an active member in his local church and community.
Greg Meade
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, ELEMCO XENCOM, NY
Greg has over 25 years of experience in control strategy development and implementation. Over the years he has developed software interfaces to a wide variety of machines and devices, using software technologies from Assembly Language to C++. He studied Engineering at Manhattan College, and has numerous manufacturer authorization certifications, including Niagara AX, N4 and Analytics.
Greg was instrumental in the implementation of the DDC controls training center at local 94 IUOE Stationary Engineers and has worked there as an instructor. He works closely with field engineers to troubleshoot and customize projects with the end user experience in mind.