Bergmeyer Associates Inc. recently promoted Matthew Hyatt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to principal. As one of the firm’s most creative designers, Hyatt directs a number design teams from research through concept development and implementation. An experienced architect, he understands construction and how ideas are translated in the built environment. Hyatt was instrumental in various projects, including West Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Tom Fortier, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C, joins HOK’s San Francisco studio as vice president and director of science and technology. In his new role, Fortier will guide the group’s strategic initiatives while leading individual projects. Bringing 30 years of experience to the company, he has lead the design and delivery of several research facility projects.
Murty Bhamidipati, Ph. D, has been named manager of research and development at Dur-A-Flex Inc., a manufacturer of commercial, industrial and institutional flooring. Having served the company for five years, Bhamidipati was instrumental in the development of the company’s product lines.
A 33-year industry veteran, Robert Preiss now leads the energy modeling and high performance building efforts at Gilbane Building Company. In his new role, he will oversee the integration of high performance building and energy modeling practices across all Gilbane markets, where he will deal with projects that include lighting system designs, energy screenings, feasibility studies, energy savings, and equipment testing and evaluation.
Gregg Tassone joins Wausau Window and Wall Systems as its architectural sales representative. He will be working closely with the building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors in New York City and northern New Jersey. Partnered with Engineered Window Systems, Tassone brings a consultative sales approach and 35 years of experience in the glazing industry to his new position.
Skanska USA Building hired industry veteran Mark Miller, LEED AP, as project director for its growing New Haven, Conn., office. Miller brings more than 21 years of construction expertise to the company, with a history of completing several projects in various industries, including health care and higher education.
Recently named director of project development for the northern region of Heery International, Jeffrey Nicholas will lend extensive knowledge and experience to project delivery and business development activities for the firm. His background includes projects as an owner’s program manager, construction manager, and design-build developer for several higher education institutions.
Kurt Haapala AIA, LEEP AP, has been named principal at Mahlum. With nearly 18 years of experience in architecture, Haapala is a frequent speaker and panel participant on environmental responsibility in the design of higher education and student housing projects. Throughout his career, he worked on multiple projects for post-secondary educational clients.
Jessica Pearson has been appointed legislative and policy advisor at the Delta Stewardship Council, where she has served as senior policy advisor since 2011. Pearson previously served as deputy secretary at the California Natural Resources Agency and worked at the California Department of Water Resources as policy advisor to the director. There, she was also the special assistant to the chief deputy director from 2006 to 2007.
Thomas E. Krol has been appointed vice president of energy service sales for Donnelly Mechanical, a provider of HVAC and energy services in New York City. A former commodity sales executive at ConEdison Solutions, Krol previously held several other positions in real estate companies such as Macklowe Management, SL Green, Fisher Brothers Management and Rudin Management. Currently serving on the Board of BOMA NY, Krol is also a member of the Real Estate Board of New York.
