Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Fort Worth, TX
Expertise
- Municipal
Services
- electrical engineering
- mechanical / plumbing engineering
Size
- 622,000 SF
BHB provided MEP design for the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex. The $100 million project included renovation of two buildings for police and fire training, a new burn village, and a new administration building. The fire training and education facility included design of 286,000 SF of classrooms, fitness training, EMS training, command staff offices, and a 22,000 SF fire training mock village.
The police training and education facility included design for 286,000 SF of classrooms, command staff offices, a canine training unit, driving simulators, a shooting simulator, and a 28,000 SF police training mock village. This included complete multimedia support for classrooms, including interactive teaching consoles with multiscreen overhead projectors and accompanying audio systems.
Key People
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Gibran Michel, DBIA, LEED AP
Gibran Michel, DBIA, LEED AP
Associate | Senior Mechanical Designer
Gibran Michel began his career at BHB in 1996 as an AutoCad drafter, back when AutoCAD was accessed through DOS. Since his time at BHB, he has moved up within the company, creating contacts, clients, and friends inside and outside the industry. Gibran is a member of the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce and is also DBIA certified and a LEED Accredited Professional.
When he’s not working, Gibran likes to spend time with his wife, Molley, and kids: Isabella, Will, and Hayden. He enjoys hunting when he can, and he can be found working out at CrossFit Aledo four or more times a week. His favorite place to vacation is the Caribbean.
At home, Gibran does a majority of the handiwork himself, anywhere from building a 200-foot-long railroad tie retaining wall to fixing the plumbing on a sink. He associates his ability to do these things with his understanding of the collaboration between design and construction.
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Ken Randall, PE, LEED AP
Ken Randall, PE, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer | Senior Electrical Engineer
Ken Randall’s reputation as a solutions-oriented electrical engineer has enabled him to evaluate and design some of the most sophisticated commercial and industrial electrical engineering systems in North Texas. His projects range from small remodels to new one-million-square-foot buildings.
As Chief Operations Officer, Ken oversees the daily operations of BHB’s three office locations and also serves as the electrical team leader. His approach to projects and client service is to continually strive to meet the Owner’s vision and to design with new concepts and technologies with better buildings in mind.
Ken is a former Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Tarrant County, and he was nominated as Rookie of the Year for the organization in 2014. He is heavily involved in the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, promoting the continuing education of engineers in Fort Worth. Ken and his wife Tammy are active members of the Abiding Faith Lutheran Church.
Project Experience
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Arlington Animal Services Center
Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Central Texas College Nursing Center
Doss Heritage and Culture Center
Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
Fort Worth Country Day Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center
Imperial Construction Office and Shop
Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
Early Learning Center
Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility
Northpark YMCA
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
Rogers Road Pavilion
Tarrant County Downtown Courthouse
Tarrant County Northwest Sub-Courthouse
Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse
TCU Annie Richardson Bass Building
TCU Charlie and Marie Lupton Baseball Clubhouse
TCU Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena
TCU Frog Alley Parking Garage
TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
TCU Rees-Jones Hall
Texas Wesleyan University Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center
Weatherford College Professional Services
Education
University of Texas at Arlington:
Bachelor’s Degree/1998/Electrical Engineering -
Mark Arnold, LEED AP
Mark Arnold, LEED AP
Associate | Electrical
Mark Arnold started working at BHB in 1998 as an electrical drafter. After realizing how much he enjoyed the field, Mark decided to major in electrical engineering at UTA, where he was previously studying architecture and accounting.
Over 20 years later, Mark now serves as an Associate at BHB. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and is involved in the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, Carrie, and his son, Caleb. The three of them enjoy spending time with their canine family members: Laila and Millie, both Australian Shepherd rescues. Mark also volunteers and teaches a fitness class at his church.
Project Experience
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Glade & Pool Road Roundabout
Star-Telegram Building
Tarrant County Northwest Sub-Courthouse
Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse
Weatherford College Professional Services
Education
University of Texas at Arlington:
Bachelor’s Degree/2010/Electrical