Barton Associates

Mary Taylor Earns LEED AP BD+C Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that Mary I. Taylor, EIT has passed her exam to earn her LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) BD+C accreditation! Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED AP BD+C credential denotes professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings … Read more

John A. Funkhouser Joins Our Electrical Team

We are pleased to announce that John A. Funkhouser is joining our York office as the newest member of our Electrical Engineering team! “We’re extremely excited to welcome John to our Barton team, as he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our electrical bullpen!” said Wesley L. Stiles, Director of Electrical Engineering. John … Read more

Tawnie A. Platts, hired as Construction Services Administrator

We are pleased to announce Tawnie A. Platts is joining our York Office as a Construction Services Administrator! “We are delighted to have Tawnie join our team as we continue our efforts to provide our customers with the best possible service and solutions.” said Jonathan B. Slagel, Vice President. Tawnie comes to Barton with over … Read more

Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP becomes an NFPA Certified Emergency Power System Specialist for Health Care (CEPSS-HC)

We are pleased to announce that Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP has passed his exam to become an NFPA Certified Emergency Power System Specialist for Health Care (CEPSS-HC).  The National Fire Protection Association created the CEPSS-HC credential in response to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rulings requiring facilities to develop … Read more

Joshua D. Lange Earns Professional Engineer License

We are pleased to announce that Joshua D. Lange earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. The license allows him to prepare, sign, seal and submit engineering plans and drawings for public and private clients as well as municipalities and authorities. Josh first … Read more

Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP named Director of Electrical Engineering – Healthcare

We are excited to announce that Michael H. Ginder, PE, LEED AP has been promoted to Director of Electrical Engineering – Healthcare! “As Barton continues to expand into new healthcare markets, Mike’s experience and healthcare expertise will be critical to ensure that our team continues to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients demand,” said Barton’s … Read more

Barton Associates Adds to Growing Engineering Team

We are excited to announce that Barton’s Sarah C. Kane and Adelaide L. Pearce have recently transitioned from interns to full-time employees. Adelaide and Sarah had both interned with Barton for the past year. Adelaide interned at our York office, while Sarah served in our State College office. After completing their internships, they both have … Read more

Barton’s Lighting Studio Wins Two IES Illumination Interior Lighting Awards!

Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section. Penn State Health Children’s Lancaster Pediatric Center and UPMC Children’s Harrisburg New Pediatric Unit were recognized for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in lighting design and controls. IES Philadelphia Section: 2023 Section Award for Interior Lighting … Read more

Maple Engineering Joins Barton Associates, Inc.

Barton Associates, Inc. announces that Maple Engineering, PLLC., a 17-person engineering firm in Raleigh, NC, has joined Barton Associates, Inc.  The acquisition expands Barton Associates’ reach in the South Atlantic Region and strengthens design capabilities in the multi-family housing and mixed-use markets. Maple Engineering will operate as Maple Engineering, a Division of Barton Associates, Inc. … Read more

Jacob A. Rourke becomes an NABCEP Associate

We are excited to announce that Jacob A. Rourke has become a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Associate (NABCEP)! The NABCEP Associate Program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of Photovoltaic, Solar Heating or Small Wind energy systems. Through Hudson Valley Community … Read more

Zachary C. Harter Earns Professional Engineer (PE) License

We are pleased to announce that Zachary C. Harter has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Zach first joined Barton as an intern in 2017 at our State College office and became a full-time Mechanical Designer in 2019.  He has worked on … Read more

David A. Taylor, PE hired as the New Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection

We are excited to announce and welcome David A. Taylor, PE as Barton’s new Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering! “We are extremely happy to have David join our Barton team. He is a great addition and a step forward to establishing our presence in the Raleigh/Durham North Carolina area.” said Michael S. Rader, … Read more

Barton’s Lighting Studio Celebrates Two National IES Illumination Awards

Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received two Awards of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society’s 49th Annual IES Illumination Awards. The Pennsylvania State University’s Willard Building Renovation was recognized for ‘Lighting Control Innovation’ while Allegheny College Bentley Hall Renovation was recognized for its ‘Energy and Environmental Lighting Design’.  The IES Illumination Awards acknowledge professionalism, … Read more

Meet Barton Associates, Inc. Talented 2022 Interns

We are pleased and happy to introduce and welcome Barton Associates’ interns Elizabeth Hargrove, Brendon Little, Adelaide Pearce, Sarah Kane, and Vincent Viola to the team! Our internship program is designed to give students the most real-world experience possible which may include project surveys, project specific design tasks, attending project meetings, building information modeling, and … Read more

IES Philadelphia Recognizes Barton’s Lighting Studio with Three Award-Winning Projects

Barton’s Lighting Studio is honored to have received three lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Philadelphia Section. The Pennsylvania State University’s Willard Building Renovation/Addition, the new Kim S Phipps Admissions and Welcome Center at Messiah University and the new WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center were recognized for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in … Read more