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On January 5th,
2004, the president and founder of TMK and Associates, Inc. passed away as the
result of a massive heart attack. He will be mourned and missed by his family,
his friends, his colleagues, and the industry. In memory of him, his family and
staff have chosen to present this summary of his life and accomplishments. It is
our hope that this will help you cherish his memory as we do. Born October 8, 1940, in Ravenna, Ohio, Tom is survived by his wife Sandy,
his four sons, Michael, Evan, Timothy and Cody, and by his two granddaughters
India and Isabella. It was in August 1985 that Tom made a commitment to the electrical safety
industry and became a full-time Occupational Safety Instructor and Consultant.
TMK and Associates was incorporated and Tom named President of the organization
that now specializes in electrical safety and lockout/tagout worldwide. His extensive knowledge of various standards, including DOD/DOE requirements
and Army, Navy and Air Force safety programs, allowed him to successfully
conduct various standard and customized courses on the OSHA Standards, the
National Electrical Code, and NFPA 70E for the U.S. Department of Labor at the
OSHA Training Institute in Chicago, IL., various State OSHA Departments, Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE),
Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (Ohio) and numerous major private corporations
such as General Motors, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) and BP. Tom conducted numerous classes for the Navy Safety School, Department of Navy
and Department of Army, as well as the Department of Defense and Department of
Energy (DOD/DOE). Additionally, he was involved in conducting safety surveys for major
corporations and various government facilities. He has completed major audits at
Sandia National Laboratories, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, numerous DOE
facilities and major corporations such as Aluminum Company of America. His
extensive familiarity with industrial facilities from light commercial to heavy
foundry operations enabled him to conduct quick and thorough inspections. This
expertise resulted in the development of several computer database applications
which aid in the record keeping and reporting portions of the survey function. Due to his expertise and years of experience, Thomas Kovacic also provided
expert witness testimony both in pre-trail deposition and in court. Thomas Kovacic spent more than 30,000 hours in the classroom during his
lifetime and his superior teaching skills resulted in thousands of course
evaluations rating him as an "excellent and dedicated instructor". The following is an overview of Tom’s education and career: Graduated: June 1958, Newbury High School, Newbury, Ohio Technical School: Completed a 100-week program at the Electronic
Technology Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, March 1958 College: Grantham College of Engineering Enrolled in a BSEE program December 1977 Century University Enrolled in a Master Degree Program January 1987 Military Service: U.S. Army, three (3) years of active duty, with
honorable discharge June 1964, Rank SP-4 (E4) (T) October 1961 to February 1967 Bell Aerosystems Company, Cleveland Ohio Type of Company: Position: Senior Test Technician/Group Leader Major Goals and Accomplishments: The space program was just beginning and Bell Aerosystems Company manufactured many of the components for the first space probes. "One of my most exciting experiences was when the earthquake occurred in Alaska and we were able to measure the shock waves that moved through the Cleveland, Ohio area with some of the instruments we manufactured."
February 1967 to March 1970 Tenna Corporation Cranwood Parkway, Warrensville, Ohio Type of Company: Manufacturer Position: Junior Engineer Major Accomplishments: Design of automobile entertainment products such as AM & FM radios, eight-track and cassette tape players.
March 1970 to December 1971 Burton TV & Antenna, Burton, Ohio Type of Company: Home Entertainment Sales & Service Position: Service Manager Major Accomplishments: In the first year of business Tom built the service department up to two road technicians and two bench technicians. Gross income for the service department in the first ten (10) months was $80,000.00, a major accomplishment in light of the fact that the operation had just begun in a market area of only 8,000 families.
December 1971 to November 1973 Trico Electric, Chagrin Falls, Ohio Type of Company: Position: Owner Major Accomplishments: Considerable experience in the operation of an electrical contracting business. Experience in wiring of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, electrical troubleshooting, design and installation of electric heating and cooling systems, preparation of job specifications, specification and purchasing of electrical materials was a heavy contributor to teaching skills used later in his career.
November 1973 to July 1979 William S. Watkins & Associates Inc., Willoughby Hills, Ohio Type of Company: Consulting Electrical Engineers Position: Sr. Electrical Designer/Project Manager
Primary Responsibilities: Project management of the following: Design of electrical distribution systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Design of indoor and outdoor lighting systems. Design of control systems, HVAC systems and energy management. Design of machine control systems using the latest in programmable controllers. Design of fire detection and monitoring systems, security and sound systems. Preparation of job specifications and associated contract documents; Troubleshooting of machine control circuits; Conduct electrical inspections for the city of Willouqhby Hills, Ohio. Prepare and deliver Electrical Safety training programs to such organizations and individuals as: Navsea Safety School, Bloomington, Indiana OSHA Training Institute Chicago, Illinois Pennsylvania Power Company Bowling Green University Firelands Campus Additional Responsibilities: Assist in the development of office operating practices, drawing standards and specification writing. Major Accomplishments: Having project management responsibilities under the direction of Mr. William S. Watkins, then President of the company and Mr. John D. Cuffman, the Vice President, contributed greatly to the development of Tom’s career. Both are Registered Professional Engineers and Mr. Watkins is also a Professional Safety Engineer. Typical projects completed: Ohio Bell Telephone Company Cleveland, Ohio $350,000.00 Electrical Modernization project at the 750 Huron Bldg. Ohio Bell Telephone Company Cleveland, Ohio $60,000.00 project converting various exchanges to automatic transfer of standby power facilities. AT&T Long Lines, Cleveland DSC Cleveland, Ohio $150,000.00 Electrical Modernization Project General Electric Company, Tungsten Road Wire Plant, Cleveland, OH - $1,500,000.00 Electrical Modernization Project Bethandale Corporation, Mentor, OH - $250,000.00 Computer Control System for high speed production equipment.
July 1979 to September 1982: The Mullett Company, Newbury, Ohio Type of Company: Engineers/Contractors Position: V. P. Technical Services Major Accomplishments: Considered one of his most rewarding projects, was the design and installation of one of the first commercial water source heat pump systems in Northern Ohio operating directly on well water. During this time, Tom provided project management of the design and specification of electrical power distribution, lighting and control, heating, ventilation and air conditioning in commercial and industrial buildings, and oversight and enforcement of construction safety standards in the field among the various tradesmen working on construction projects. He also assisted in the development of energy conservation and management programs and performed energy surveys and recommendations for reducing energy consumption and cost. Additional Responsibilities: During this time, Tom also continued to prepare and deliver Electrical Safety training programs to such organizations and individuals as: NAVSEA Safety School, Bloomington, IN OSHA Training Institute Maintenance personnel working in various industries in Northern Ohio He also provided private tutoring for individuals seeking electrical contracting licenses.
September 1982 to May 1984: TMK & Company, Chardon, Ohio Type of Company: Consultant Position: President Primary Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver Electrical Safety training programs to such organizations and individuals as: US Department of Labor, OSHA Training Institute Various State OSHA Departments Navsea Safety School, Bloomington, Indiana Army, Navy, and Air Force Installations Safety, Engineering and Maintenance personnel in large corporations such as ALCOA, Reynolds Tobacco, Nabisco Conduct Electrical Safety Surveys for Federal, State and private sector facilities throughout the US. Additional Responsibilities: Private tutoring of individuals seeking electrical licenses. Provide design services to mechanical contractors marketing and installing water source heat pumps. Provide design services to companies or individuals seeking to develop and manufacture a water source heat pump. Develop technical marketing programs for companies and mechanical contractors marketing water source heat pumps. Conduct sales motivation seminars for dealers involved with the sale of water source heat pumps. Major Accomplishments: During this time Tom conducted a pilot program for the Navsea Safety School to determine the need for an Electronics Safety Class. The complexities of this class were described and the school was assisted in determining whether or not there was a need for such a training program. Unfortunately, due to budgeting difficulties, the program was not implemented. Tom developed and provided marketing assistance to numerous mechanical contractors throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania engaged in the sale and installation of water source heat pumps, and conducted numerous sales motivation seminars for mechanical contractors selling water source heat pumps in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. He designed and supervised the installation of one of the largest water source heat pump installations in Northern Ohio operating directly on well water.
May 1984 to August 1985: Kinetico Incorporated, Newbury, Ohio Type of Company: Manufacturer Position: Product Services Coordinator Major Accomplishments: From October of 1984 to January 1985 Tom designed a complete line of water source heat pumps which included six (6) models ranging in size from 24,000 to 72,000 BTUs. This included the selection and specification of all components and design of electrical control circuits. The product met all applicable safety standards and was ready for submittal to ETL for safety evaluation before he left the company. Tom also designed and tested a potable water heating package for installation on reverse-cycle heat pumps. This is a first in the industry and he applied for a patent on this invention. In addition to the product development, he wrote an entire installation and application manual, all product specification sheets and prepared the final draft of an earth-coupled loop application manual. Tom then conducted several dealer training and sales motivation seminars and assisted the marketing/sales department in establishing a dealer network around the country.
During this time, Tom continued his true passion, education by preparing and delivering Electrical Safety training programs to such organizations and individuals as: US Department of Labor, OSHA Training Institute Various State OSHA Departments Navsea Safety School, Bloomington, Indiana Army, Navy, and Air Force Installations Safety, Engineering and Maintenance personnel in large corporations such as ALCOA, Reynolds Tobacco, Nabisco He also conducted Electrical Safety Surveys for Federal, State and private sector facilities throughout the US.
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About Us :: Thomas M. Kovacic
(1940 - 2004)