About
An experienced engineering and commissioning practice.
Drake Integrations is an experienced control systems engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive expertise in the design and implementation of HVAC, building automation and energy management systems. We offer commissioning, engineering and energy services for a variety of clients including commercial, government, military, luxury residential, retail, higher education, K-12 schools, bio-tech, data centers, hospitality and healthcare.
Drake Integrations was built from a desire to expand the control systems engineering profession into a more prominent trade in the building construction and energy engineering industries. With decades of field and engineering experience in nearly every building automation system on the market, our team knows how to make buildings "work" — and that good design can easily go awry without good execution. Our vast knowledge of the inner workings of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and renewable energy systems, and the integration required at the controls level, is our key differentiator.
With the foundation of our work supporting stringent military requirements and industry-leading California building and energy codes, we are confident we can make your project a success. We believe in always looking after the Owner's best interest first and producing highly energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
Credentials
Licenses, Certifications & Accreditations
- Professional Engineer – Control Systems (California & Idaho)
- Certified Commissioning Provider — AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) — AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
- Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP) & Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE) — University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) — Association of Energy Engineers
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) — Association of Energy Engineers
- CALCTP Employer with CALCTP-AT certified lighting acceptance technicians on staff
Certifications & Affiliations
Drake Integrations is a member of, or affiliated with, the following industry organizations.
Team
Meet the Team
Finlay L. Drake
President (PE, CxA, CEM, LEED AP)
Finlay founded Drake Integrations to create a control systems engineering and commissioning company that exceeds client expectations in quality, design, and execution of building energy management systems. With extensive experience in building automation and the integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems, Finlay provides engineering oversight on all DI projects. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and is a registered Professional Engineer, Control Systems. He serves on the Board of Directors of ALS San Diego.
Ronnie Bell
Lead Commissioning Specialist
Ronnie joined Drake Integrations in 2014 with extensive experience in the building automation industry. A "jack of all trades," he delivers creative solutions to complex field engineering problems and is the commissioning lead on many DI projects. He is a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) through the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) and a CALCTP-ATT certified Lighting Controls Acceptance Test Technician.
Samantha Drake
Business Development
Samantha joined Drake Integrations in 2016 to lead Business Development, bringing nearly a decade of healthcare-industry experience in sales, account management, and technical support. Her focus includes client relationship management, proposals and estimating, streamlining operations, and expanding partnerships. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Michael Hellmer
Commissioning Specialist (CBCP)
Michael joined Drake Integrations in 2026 as a Commissioning Specialist, supporting the commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, building automation and lighting systems from submittal and design reviews through functional performance testing and warranty-phase follow-up. He previously performed new building and retro-commissioning as an Energy Engineer at BEE USA and designed HVAC and plumbing systems as a Mechanical Engineer at Freese and Nichols. He holds a B.S. in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Christian University, is an AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and is a member of ASHRAE and AEE.
Security & Compliance
As an active member of the Defense Industrial Base, Drake Integrations treats the protection of federal information as a core responsibility. We have completed our CMMC Level 1 self-assessment (FAR 52.204-21) and maintain a current affirmation in the DoD Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).