December 19, 2001

Abacus

Ronald Herbst has joined Abacus Engineered Systems as vice president of energy services, responsible for leading the performance contracting group. Herbst comes to Abacus from Emcor Energy Services, where he was director of performance contracting.

Larry Hamburg has joined Abacus as director of business development for southern Washington and Oregon. As a liaison for the performance contracting group, his primary responsibilities include working with current customers and identifying new energy projects. Formerly, Hamburg was managing partner for Phoenix Engineered Systems, which retrofitted steam systems for better efficiency.

Charlie Peters joins the engineering team as a CAD technician. Peters had been working at Abacus on contract since August before becoming full time staff. Amee Quiriconi, an associate and the lead lighting designer, recently earned her certification as a LEED-accredited professional. Certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program signifies expertise in all aspects of sustainable design.

This past year, Quiriconi also completed the Sustainable Building Advisor Program. This program is offered through Seattle Central Community College and co-sponsored by Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities-Resources Conservation. She has been working in energy conservation and architectural lighting since 1995.

Abacus' current energy work includes the largest performance contract for the state of Washington, a $17 million campus-wide project at Central Washington University, and construction management services for a $15 million project for the Rondout Valley Central School District in Accord, N.Y.