News & Awards

Ken McLain Promoted to CAD/BIM Manager

We recently promoted Ken McLain to CAD/BIM Manager of our State College office to further strengthen and grow the business. Ken McLain has been with Barton Associates for 5 years and in this time he has helped develop the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology within the State College office. He is highly proficient … Read more

Michael Ginder Hired as Senior Electrical Engineer

We are pleased to welcome Michael Ginder, PE, LEED AP as a Senior Electrical Engineer to work in our York office. Michael has over 11 years of expertise in electrical systems design and analysis for healthcare, education, corporate, athletic, entertainment and other design projects. He is a graduate of Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science degree … Read more

Three Employees Earn Professional Engineer (PE) License

Barton Associates is pleased to announce that three employees have earned their Professional Engineer (PE) License. Amy Diehl, PE Amy L. Diehl, PE earned her Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Amy recently joined Barton and holds a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from … Read more

Employees Volunteer with the United Way of York County

Employee volunteers from the York office joined with the United Way of York County and participated in Day of Action. This year seven staff members volunteered at New Hope Ministries located at 135 Baltimore Street in Hanover PA to help with outside maintenance of their new building. New Hope Ministries was our agency of choice for … Read more

Employees Volunteer with Special Olympics Pennsylvania

Employees from the State College office joined Special Olympics Pennsylvania and volunteered during this year Summer Games by assisting in the basketball competition. It takes about 2,000 volunteers to make the Summer Games happen. Duties range from making 3,800 dormitory beds for athletes and coaches to carrying tables and chairs to score-keeping and time-keeping areas. … Read more

Three Interns Hired in York

We are happy to welcome three new interns, Kristen Cole, Ryan Davie and Matthew Torello to work in our York office. Kristen completed her third year at Penn State University majoring in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical Option and plans to continue to get her Masters upon graduation. Kristen is the President of Alpha Rho Chi … Read more

Chad Shelley Hired as Electrical Designer

We are pleased to welcome Chad Shelley as an Electrical Designer to work in our York office. Chad brings over 13 years of experience in the engineering profession and previously held the positions of CAD Drafter, Electrical Drafter and CAD/Revit Specialist at his previous job. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Drafting from … Read more

Three Interns Hired in State College

We are happy to welcome two new interns, Joshua Lange and Jonathan Alles to work in our State College office and welcome back Nolan Amos whom also interned last year. Joshua Lange is a student at Penn State University majoring in Architectural Engineering with a Lighting/Electrical Option. He has previously interned at Penn State’s Office … Read more

Robert Hiner Hired as Construction Services Representative

We are pleased to welcome Robert Hiner as a Construction Services Representative to work in our York office. Bob brings over 36 year of experience in Construction Services and Project Construction Management. He worked for ATCO Mechanical for 14 years and then started a Mechanical Contracting Business, H&R Mechanical, Inc. which he owned and operated for … Read more

Bartolomeo Varone Hired as Project Manager/Electrical Designer

Bartolomeo Varone, EIT has been hired as a Project Manager/Electrical Designer to work in our York office. He has over 18 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, and brings extensive experience in educational, commercial and retail projects to the Barton team. He is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical … Read more

Douglas Barnhart and Wesley Stiles Promoted

Two key employees in our York office have been promoted to further strengthen and grow the business. Douglas Barnhart, PE was named Regional Technical Director of Mechanical and Wesley Stiles, PE was named Regional Technical Director of Electrical. Douglas has been with Barton Associates for over 8 years. He is now responsible for providing technical … Read more

Reading School District Project Wins Awards

Barton Associates’ commitment to Make Buildings Work continues to be recognized. The Amanda E. Stout Elementary School and Benners Courts project in Berks County, PA has received multiple design awards! Urban Land Institute, Philadelphia District Council Will G. “Bill” Rouse III Awards For Excellence Construction Project Awards Outstanding Preservation, Restoration or Rehabilitation Projects Pennsylvania Historic … Read more

Barton Associates Ranked as a MEP Giant for the Fourth Straight Year!

Barton Associates is honored to be among the nation’s top mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design firms. We apply focus, dedication, practicality, precision and longevity to each project we deliver and live by these principles to help us achieve our mission — We Make Buildings Work. The 2014 MEP Giants report published by Consulting-Specifying … Read more

Adam Warriner, Richard Koval, and Kelly Fry Promoted

Adam Warriner, PE, LEED AP was named Mechanical Practice Area Leader and Director of Mechanical Engineering, Richard Koval, PE, LEED AP was named Regional Technical Director for Electrical Engineering and Kelly Fry, MBA was named Marketing Manager. Adam is now responsible for the overall direction and technical guidance of the firm’s Mechanical Engineering Department in … Read more

Scott Schultz Hired as CAD Technician

Scott Schultz has been hired as a CAD Technician in our York office. Scott graduated this month with academic honors from York Technical Institute (YTI) with an Associate of Specialized Technology Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Scott received the President’s Award which is given to graduates whom exemplified superior commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership … Read more

Russell Gray Earned Professional Engineer (PE) License

Russell Gray earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Russ has served as a Mechanical Designer with the firm for seven years and has been involved in a variety of projects for healthcare and educational facilities. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical … Read more