Barry Isett & Associates entered its 44th year of business in 2021. Isett began as sole proprietorship in 1977, transitioned to a corporation in 1987 and established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 1997. According to the company president, Isett has resiliently endured 2020, meeting every challenge faced and emerging even stronger.

“It’s been 13 years since our last significant reorganization,” said company President and CEO Kevin Campbell.

“Most companies reorganize to ‘fix’ problems - we are reorganizing to support our further growth and continuous improvement. We are organizing departments under three divisions to provide greater client focus, opportunities for associate career advancement and emphasize regional as well as departmental financial accountability. The new system went into effect Jan. 1.”

The design division encompasses civil, structural, MEP and project management groups, led by John Lewis. Integrating these services provides seamless communication for architects and design/build project owners. Kevin Markell, continues to lead the civil engineering department, Ross Sotak is the structural department head and K. Lucy Paretti remains in charge of the MEP Department. Bob Korp and John Carson will remain leading their respective project management groups.

The Public Division incorporates code services, municipal engineering, and grants services under a comprehensive umbrella. Matt Walter oversees the division which concentrates on public sector clients and infrastructure. Rick Harmon, moves from Regional operations manager to department head of the code services group. Ryan Kern continues to lead the municipal department. Mary Himmelberger is the grants department manager.

The Field Division includes special inspections/testing, environmental, survey, geotechnical engineering and forensic engineering. Brandon Tratehas moved up to lead this division, with Andrew (A.J.) Schwartz stepping into the leadership of Special Inspections/Testing.

Candace Hickey now manages Geotechnical Engineering with Greg Marks continuing to lead Forensic Engineering, Alan Chyko in charge of Survey, and Sarah Snyder leading the Environmental Department.

Isett’s regional vice presidents - Chris Kotch, Gregg Pavlick and John Lewis - continue to implement business development strategies and be responsible for regional growth.

“As the new year begins, we understand that the COVID challenges may get worse before they get better,” says Campbell. “However, with comprehensive vaccine protection on the way, we are optimistic for the future and looking forward to life in the new normal, where we will continue to leverage the benefits of virtual meetings, but also be able to renew our relationships through in-person meetings with associates, clients, and professional colleagues.”

Founded in 1977, Barry Isett & Associates Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown. Isett has seven offices elsewhere in eastern and central Pennsylvania - Hazleton, Mechanicsburg, Phoenixville, Bucks County, Stroudsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Wyomissing.

For more information on Barry Isett & Associates and a full overview of the engineering firm, its projects, and its services, visit www.barryisett.com.