EBL Engineers, LLC, a Baltimore-based multi-disciplined engineering firm, has announced the launch of a new Division, the EBL Code Consulting Group.  Created to enhance the diversity of the firm and the specialized services of the Fire Engineering Division, the new Group will focus more on evaluations and code consultation as opposed to design, in which EBL and EBL Fire Engineering already specialize.

EBL’s Code Consulting Group, lead by Associate Principal Karl D. Houser, P.E., will concentrate on multi-discipline efforts such as Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, and IBC Code changes; Plan Reviews; Prince Georges County TPIP Inspections & Design Evaluation Reports; JCAHO Accreditation Surveys; Fire Protection Studies; Third-Party Peer Reviews; Special Hazards; Fire Modeling, Product Evaluation; Fire Protection Seminars; Field Inspections; Witness Acceptance Tests; Forensic Investigations; and Expert Witness Cases.

 Sep 18, 2008

EBL Engineers is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Iwanaczuk to its Fire Protection Engineering Division and David Snyder and Tony Jondo to its newly-formed Code Consulting Group.

Mr. Snyder, a registered Professional Engineer and graduate of the University of Maryland, joins EBL’s Code Consulting Group as the Senior Fire Protection Engineer, bringing over 30 years of experience to the firm.  He has extensive knowledge and experience working with building and fire codes, fire suppression, water supply, and fire alarm systems. He has worked on numerous projects varying in size, occupancy, and complexity for both commercial and government clients.  Project work has included high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, military installations, airports, industrial complexes, below grade structures, museums, embassies, prisons, and warehouses.

Mr. Jondo joins EBL’s Code Consulting Group as a Fire Protection Engineer, and is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering.  He was an undergraduate research assistant for the University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Department, as well as an intern for EBL Engineers prior to his college graduation.

Mr. Iwanczuk joins EBL Fire Engineering as a Fire Protection Engineer, and is a recent graduate of the Warsaw, Poland Main School of Fire Service in Fire Safety Engineering.  Prior to graduation, he was invited into the school’s exclusive Masters Program.  He wrote his Masters Thesis on an analysis of industrial dust explosions, for which he received the highest score possible.


 Sep 17, 2008

 Jablasone and Wiede Join EBL Engineers, LLC Engineers

EBL Engineers, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Juanita Jablasone and Lucas Wiede to its staff.

Ms. Jablasone joins EBL Engineers, LLC as an Electrical Engineer, and is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  She has extensive computer skills and is a member of the following organizations: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), Resource to Insure Successful Engineering (RISE) and Women in Engineering (WIE).

Mr. Wiede joins EBL Engineers, LLC as a Mechanical Engineer, and is a recent Dean’s List graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.  He also has extensive computer skills and diverse mechanical engineering education, making him an asset to the firm.

 Sep 17, 2008

 McBride Elected as Secretary of ACEC-MD (American Council of Engineering Companies, MD Chapter)

EBL Engineers, LLC is pleased to announce the election of Jeffery P. McBride, P.E. as Secretary of the American Council of Engineering Companies, Maryland Chapter (ACEC-MD).  He will be inducted at their annual meeting in Charleston, SC in June 2008.  Mr. McBride’s history with the organization includes a three-year term as Director of the ACEC-MD which he recently completed after being elected in 2005.

The American Council of Engineering Companies is the voice of America's engineering industry. Council members – numbering more than 5,700 firms throughout the country – are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the nation's economy, and enhance and safeguard America's quality of life. These works allow Americans to drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently. The Council's mission is to contribute to America's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.

ACEC's roots date back to 1909 when a loosely organized group of engineers in private practice established the American Institute of Consulting Engineers (AICE), the forerunner of ACEC. Today ACEC is a large federation of 51 state and regional councils representing the great breadth of America's engineering industry. ACEC member firms employ more than hundreds of thousands of engineers, architects, land surveyors, scientists, and other specialists, responsible for more than $200 billion of private and public works annually. Member firms range in size from a single registered professional engineer to corporations employing thousands of professionals.

June 03, 2008

 EBL Announces Personnel Changes/Promotions

EBL Engineers, LLC, is pleased to announce the promotion of Karl D. Houser, PE and Anthony J. Kleponis, PE to Associate Principals.

Mr. Houser, a registered fire protection engineer, has over 22 years of experience in his field.  Mr. Houser’s background is rooted in the development of codes and standards, and the review and approval of architectural and related plans for conformance with model codes, technical standards and good engineering practice

Mr. Kleponis has over 20 years of experience as a registered mechanical engineer.   His experience as a project manager, estimator and engineer with a mechanical systems contractor enhances his analysis and design capabilities.  In his 8-year tenure with EBL he has been responsible for complex project designs for a wide variety of new buildings, renovations and infrastructure upgrades.

EBL is also pleased to announce the addition of Kellie A. Reardon to its staff. Ms. Reardon joins EBL as the Marketing Manager, bringing over 17 years of experience in the marketing field to the firm. Her areas of expertise include website design, marketing strategy and campaign management, branding efforts and proposal preparation.

Arp 02, 2008