Ted Peck was recently promoted by Johnson Controls to serve as energy solutions general manager for its building efficiency business in Hawaii, Guam and the South Pacific regions. Peck comes to the company with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in energy management, including development of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative as the state’s energy administrator.
John Pulley, PE, LEED AP BD+C, has been appointed as director of technical engineering for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering design, project management, business development, and operations, Pulley will take the lead in managing Buro Happold’s five offices in the United States, developing systems for leveraging and sharing the firm’s intellectual assets.
Martin J. Cristofaro, P.E., R.P.L.S., CFM, has joined R. G. Miller Engineers Inc., as manager of the firm’s public works department. He will be responsible for managing and designing capital improvement projects, along with providing program management services and related projects for municipalities, counties and local government agencies.
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.
