Tobin Cooley, P.E., C.T.S., President
Senior Acoustical Engineer
For more than 16 years, Tobin Cooley has been a leader in the acoustics and audio/video engineering industry working on complex presentation, education, and entertainment environments. His degree in acoustical engineering from Stanford University, combined with his extensive experience in delivering presentation environments, allows him to work effectively with design teams to achieve excellent results. Tobin also holds an MBA degree from the University of Oregon, which allows him to go beyond traditional engineering consulting by incorporating strategic technology integration approaches to client needs. His work includes architectural acoustics, building system noise control, audio and video systems design, acoustical privacy and community noise mitigation.
Tobin founded Listen Acoustics in 2000 after working for Intellisys Group, Baker Entertainment, Bose Corporation, MediaLink and Michael R. Yantis Associates. In nine years, he has built Listen Acoustics into one of the most respected acoustical engineering firms in the Northwest.
His writing and work has also appeared in such publications as Oregon Architect, and was recently covered on the Front Page and the Commercial Development sections of the Portland Business Journal. [Click on the preceding links to view the articles.]
Education- Master, Business Administration - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Acoustical Engineering Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 1992
- Stanford in Berlin Overseas Studies Program, Berlin, Germany – Intensive language training, engineering and architecture studies. Program Thesis: Acoustical Factors in Environment-Friendly Product Design 1990-91
- Licensed professional engineer
- Certified and Tested engineer (InfoComm)
- Member - Acoustical Society of America
- Co-Chair - The Acoustics of Themed Entertainment Conference, Acoustical Society of America
- Past Executive Committee Member - Northwest Chapter, Acoustical Society of America
- Member - Audio Engineering Society
- Writes and grades acoustical certification exams
- Lecturer on acoustics - University of Oregon, School of Allied Arts & Architecture
- Speaks on noise issues and how they can be rectified - City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement
- Presenter - CEFPA (Council for Educational Facility Planners) on classroom acoustics standards
Melinda Miller, LEED® AP, CTS
Senior Acoustical Engineer
Melinda joined Listen Acoustics in 2006 and is a senior consultant working in architectural acoustics, mechanical noise control and audio visual design. She has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her projects include educational facilities, mixed-use buildings, municipal facilities and commercial offices. She specializes in computer modeling of room acoustics and mechanical systems and enjoys working on green building projects. She also presents a Listen Acoustics course on Architectural Acoustics for AIA Continuing Education.