We are excited to announce the addition of Benjamin D. Basom, PE, LC, and David C. Rosenberger, PE, LC, to its architectural lighting team. Joining the firm as Senior Architectural Lighting Designers, Ben and Dave bring decades of combined experience, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to innovative lighting design. “Ben and Dave bring an … Read more
We are pleased to announce the evolution of our architectural lighting studio under the leadership of Shawn Good, PE, LC, LEED AP, who joins the firm as Director of Architectural Lighting. With more than 28 years of experience in lighting design and sustainable architecture, Shawn will guide the growth of Barton’s lighting studio across all offices and markets. … Read more
We are excited to announce that Connor D. Smith, PE, has joined Barton as a Mechanical Engineer at our York office! “We are pleased to welcome Connor to our team! His strong background in mechanical engineering will be a tremendous asset as he supports our company operations,” said Senior Vice President, Roger M. Thies, PE, … Read more
We are excited to announce that Okein R. Miller has joined Barton as an Electrical Designer at our Philadelphia office! “We are excited to have Okein join our team! His experience and fresh perspective will be a tremendous asset to our growing Philadelphia office,” said Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP. Okein is … Read more
We are excited to announce that James S. Bates (Jimmy) has joined Barton as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Philadelphia office! “We are excited to have Jimmy join our team! His extensive experience and industry knowledge are a great addition to our growing Philadelphia office” said Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP … Read more
We are excited to announce that Barton’s Nicole L. Esselstyn has recently transitioned into a full-time employee after finishing her internship with Barton. Nicole had interned with Barton for the past couple of months serving as a mechanical intern at both our State College and Pittsburgh offices. After successfully completing her internship and earning both … Read more
We are excited to announce that Brandon A. Ward and Jacob P. Trimble have recently transitioned into full-time employees! “We are thrilled to welcome Jacob and Brandon to Barton! Their transition to full-time employees marks a valuable addition to our team.” – Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED AP, Vice President Brandon A. Ward Brandon joined … Read more
Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two lighting awards at the Philament Awards 2025! The evening of celebration was hosted by the Philadelphia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society to recognize the local lighting community. The Nemours Children’s Health and Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services projects both received recognition for interior lighting … Read more
We are pleased to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Angela Batson, Lauren Heisler, John Riley, Nicole Purnell, Caleb Naylor, Isabella Weyandt, and Logan Keen to the team! “We are thrilled to welcome this talented group of interns. We believe in investing in the next generation of engineering professionals, and our internship program is … Read more
This article continues our multi-part series focused on architectural coordination as it relates to mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems, based on updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), ASHRAE 90.1, and related standards. This installment highlights the growing importance of functional testing for lighting control systems—a code-mandated step that ensures buildings not only … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Katherine E. Mahon, EIT, has passed her exam to earn her WELL AP Accreditation! Administered by the International WELL Building Institute, the WELL AP credential denotes expertise in the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities around the world. … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Mary I. Taylor has earned her Professional Engineer (PE) License from the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. The license allows her to prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients as well as municipalities and authorities. Mary joined Barton in 2021 as a … Read more
We are excited to announce that Ruben E. Sandoval has joined Barton as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Philadelphia Office! “We are thrilled to have Ruben join our team! His electrical experience will help provide our Philadelphia clients the best possible solutions as our office continues to grow!” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED … Read more
We are excited to announce that John J. Jacobson III has joined Barton as a Senior Mechanical Designer at our Philadelphia Office! “We are excited to have John join our team! His extensive experience and knowledge are a great addition as we continue to grow in the Philadelphia region,” said Jonathan B. Slagel, PE, LEED … Read more
Did you know that routine testing of your emergency lighting is not just a code requirement but also a critical safety practice? Power failures are unpredictable, and ensuring your emergency lighting functions properly during an outage could make the difference between life-or-death in some instances. Thankfully, advancements in technology are making this critical system more … Read more
We are excited to announce that Michael A. Joaquino has joined Barton as a Mechanical Designer at our York Office! “We are excited to have Mike join our team. Mike’s industry experience will bolster our team as we continue to grow and maintain our focus on providing quality engineering solutions for our clients,” said Jonathan … Read more
We are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Center City Philadelphia, PA. The new location marks a significant milestone in our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to being a trusted leader providing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable design solutions for every client. Leading the office is Barton’s Vice President, Jonathan B. Slagel, … Read more
We are excited to announce that Barton’s Chloe P. Cipar has recently transitioned into a full-time employee after finishing her internship with Barton. Chloe had interned with Barton for the past couple of months serving as a CADD intern at our State College office. After successfully completing her internship and earning her Associate’s degree in … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Brent H. Williams is joining our York office as the newest member of our Information Technology team! “Very happy to have Brent join our IT team in York! He brings lots of experience in cybersecurity, network, server, and general system administration,” said Corey J. Jackson, System Administrator/Manager. Brent joins … Read more
We are excited to announce that Kelcie N. Bennett has joined Barton as a Plumbing Designer at our Raleigh Office. “We are happy to welcome Kelcie to our Raleigh team! We look forward to her contributions to our teams and clients,” said Nathan P. Birkedal, PE, Director of Operations, Raleigh. Kelcie graduated from East Carolina … Read more
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