He has forty years experience designing mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping and fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, residential  and institutional buildings, and in developing energy management programs.  He has worked as a consultant to all of the major rubber companies in Akron.

He was the project mechanical engineer for two new residence halls at Mount Union College; fifteen sports clubs in Florida, Texas and Arizona; the new Ferriot Plastics Plant in Akron and 30 Lowe's Home Improvement stores in Eastern and Midwestern states.

Mr. Knickerbocker is registered in the state of Ohio, and in twenty-eight other states.  He is a member of the following professional societies:

     National Society of Professional Engineers
     Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
     American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers
     American Society of Plumbing Engineers
     National Fire Protection Association
     International Conference of Building Officials
     Southern Building Code Congress International