MEET THE TEAM
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Hugh "Pat" Bunn, PE
President
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Pat has over 40 years of experience in the design and management of capital and maintenance projects. This experience includes electrical engineering design, project management, and general management of technical operations.
As a design engineer, he has been responsible for the design of industrial and commercial power distribution systems up to 44KV, including over-current coordination and system fault current studies. Many of his past projects involved large electrical systems located in hazardous areas. He has extensive experience in electrical and electronic control system design using relays, PLC, and PC based control systems. Many systems also included both AC and DC drive systems ranging from fractional horsepower to 1500 horsepower. Pat has been responsible for power distribution, lighting, and secondary systems for numerous commercial and institutional facilities. These facilities include schools, nursing homes, doctor offices, parks, restaurants, general office and retail spaces. While at Matrix, Pat was the designer of the QS1 Headquarters in Spartanburg, SC, which was the first LEED certified commercial building in the state.
As a project manager, Pat has led multi-disciplined teams in the design of both small process improvement projects and large capital projects with values up to $80 million.
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Over the past 10 years Pat has been the lead electrical engineer for numerous NFPA 70E Arc Flash studies utilizing industry-leading software SKM power tools. These studies include Spartanburg County municipal buildings, all of Spartanburg Water treatment plants and pump stations, numerous Greenville Hospital medical facilities, and numerous Industrial facilities.
Ryan Barron
Electrical Designer & BIM Manager
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Ryan has been an electrical designer and BIM manager at Matrix Engineering for 4 years, where he has worked on various educational, commercial, religious, and industrial building layouts.
Responsibilities for these projects have included developing Matrix BIM standards, single line diagrams for power distribution systems, performing voltage drop calculations, lighting layout and systems and quality control coordination with other disciplines associated with the project. Ryan graduated from Spartanburg Community College in 2016 with an Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
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Jason Sech
Electrical Designer
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Jason is an accomplished electrical specialist with over 17 years of expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. He pursued formal electrical engineering studies at ITT Technical Institute starting in 2016, leveraging his practical foundation to advance into an Electrical Project Engineer role, where he tackled complex circuit designs and system integrations.
Dedicated to advancing his technical acumen, Jason resumed higher education in 2022, balancing professional demands with academic rigor to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology with Honors in 2025. Building on this achievement, he aspires to pursue a Doctorate degree in Engineering, focusing on deepening his expertise in advanced electrical systems and innovative applications in aerospace and robotics.
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His career encompasses fieldwork, project management, and analytical problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on synthesizing theoretical principles like electromagnetic field theory and control systems with practical implementations. In his personal pursuits, Jason delves into robotics prototyping, aerospace modeling (inspired by orbital mechanics and propulsion systems), and advanced electronics experimentation, often drawing parallels to rocketry and space exploration challenges.
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Outside of engineering endeavors, he enjoys outdoor pursuits such as hiking, quality time with family, and mentoring emerging engineers, fostering a community driven by curiosity and innovation in STEM fields.
Jeremy Shrum
Electrical Designer
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Jeremy Shrum started in July of 2025.
With 15 years of diverse experience in the construction industry, I have developed a robust skill set that encompasses sprinkler fitting, electrical work, fireproofing, and operations. This broad exposure has enabled me to contribute effectively to various projects, ensuring both safety and efficiency.
I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, with aspirations of obtaining a master's degree in aerospace engineering in the future. My academic endeavors are driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to advancements in technology.
In my professional role, I take on critical responsibilities that include electrical drafting for power systems and lighting plans. I conduct arc flash evaluations and studies across a spectrum of facilities, ranging from medical operations to large-scale industrial environments. Additionally, I produce single-line diagrams that are essential for power distribution systems, ensuring clarity and precision in electrical projects.
Outside of my professional commitments, I have a variety of hobbies that reflect my love for technology and the outdoors. I enjoy building homemade RC airplanes, which allows me to combine my engineering knowledge with creative design. Exploring new trails and seeking out scenic views is a cherished pastime, providing me with inspiration and a sense of adventure. Moreover, I dedicate time to studying robotics, circuit board design, and aerodynamics, constantly seeking to expand my technical understanding and skills.
Through a combination of professional expertise, ongoing education, and personal passions, I strive to make a meaningful impact in my field, while also nurturing my enthusiasm for engineering and exploration.
Robbie McDade, PE
Chief Electrical Engineer
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Robbie graduated Greenville Technical College in 2012 and graduated Clemson University majoring in Electrical Engineering in May 2016. While attending school, Robbie worked for Matrix Engineering gaining invaluable design experience. This experience led Robbie to excel in the classroom, while the knowledge he learned in the classroom has led him to have a better understanding of electrical engineering design and principals. This experience has been key in his approach to design layouts.
As an electrical designer, he has been responsible for the electrical design of numerous educational, commercial, religious, and industrial building layouts. Other projects that Robbie has been responsible for designing include site lighting layouts and generator design projects. Robbie’s responsibilities for these projects have included developing single line diagrams for power distribution systems, performing voltage drop calculations, lighting layout and lighting product selection, photometric reports, receptacle layout, fire alarm systems and QC coordination with other disciplines associated with the project. Robbie has also been responsible for gathering field data for numerous NFPA 70E studies.
Over the last several years Robbie has been involved in numerous LEED projects. These projects focus on green building design. Recent design buildings that Robbie has been involved in include the New Spartanburg High School Campus, USC Upstate School of Business, Beaumont Mill Renovation, and the Spartanburg Community College downtown campus.
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Nick Timmerman
Electrical Drafter
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Nick has been working for Matrix Engineering since May of 2024. He has worked on a multitude of commercial, educational, religious, retail, and office renovation projects. His responsibilities include lighting layouts, COMchecks, power plan layouts, and panel scheduling.
Though he is quite new to the world of electrical engineering, he has gained an indispensable amount of experience and knowledge related to lighting, power, and fire alarm layouts, panel scheduling, and more. He is excited to continue to expand his knowledge base and accumulate more experience collaborating with his colleagues on many new and exciting projects
Anthony Serrano
Electrical Designer
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Anthony joined Matrix Engineering Inc. in August 2025 and focuses on electrical drafting and coordination for commercial, educational, and multifamily buildings. He began his career in assistant project management roles in residential and commercial construction and later spent over two and a half years with an electrical contractor, working in both the estimating and project engineering departments.
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At Matrix, Anthony supports the electrical design team in producing and coordinating electrical construction documents. He holds an AutoCAD certification from the University of Arizona and is on track to graduate from Isothermal Community College with an Associate in Applied Science in Building Construction Technology.
He is actively working toward a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Arizona and is pursuing additional education and certifications in Revit and BIM coordination.
The combination of his prior work experience, his current role at Matrix, and his ongoing education in electrical engineering and building construction technology positions him well for continued growth as an electrical design professional.