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Charles N. Adams, Jr., P.E.

Emeritus

Forty years of diversified experience in the mechanical engineering and related fields. Licensed to practice engineering in twenty-one states. Oversees all aspects of the firm’s work, providing both guidance and expertise on mechanical engineering and related projects. Has worked extensively with power house systems, including engineering, design, and startup for fuel conversion projects; developing boiler and feedwater treatment programs, designing steam condensate recovery systems; and analyzing boilers, refrigeration machines, cooling towers, and air compressors. Performed studies ranging in focus from feasibility studies to evaluate engineering considerations for process and industrial plant expansions to energy conservation studies for identifying and defining energy losses in buildings, HVAC systems, processes, and equipment. Has extensive experience in industrial design, all aspects of HVAC systems, and solid waste incineration.

Honored as engineer of the year in 1992 by his peer groups in local engineering technical societies. Recognized for his design expertise in the design of mechanical systems for large complex building projects to achieve low first cost and operating cost. Email Charlie at: charles.adams@maengr.com

Joe B. Hutcherson III, P.E.

President

Thirty three years of diversified experience in the civil/structural engineering field and is a licensed professional engineer in twenty-six states. Currently, provides overall company management as well as engineering oversight on the firm's civil and structural projects. Civil experience includes extensive work with the development of site grading plans, storm water drainage and detention, and water, sewer, and gas utilities. Work with structural projects includes a variety of engineering studies and reports ranging in focus from structural capacity of trusses, floor systems, and foundations to expert witness testimony for several cases involving structural failures. Designed structural systems for commercial and heavy industrial projects to support building superstructures and process equipment as well as the design and analysis of numerous single- and multi-story buildings using a range of structural systems. Extensively involved with the structural design of commercial, industrial, and municipal buildings and has extensive experience in seismic design. Projects include a 12,000 seat column-free enclosed sports arena, shopping malls, hospital structures, and numerous other projects ranging from office structures to municipal buildings such as fire halls, convention centers, and interstate rest areas using active and passive solar energy systems.

Email Joe at: joe.hutcherson@maengr.com

Thomas L. Miller, Jr., P.E.

Chief Operating Officer

Over thirty years of engineering experience in designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems on commercial and industrial projects. Licensed professional engineer in twenty three states. Serves as chief electrical engineer for the firm as well as the production coordinator and supervisor for the firm as a whole. Experience in the commercial and industrial realm is extensive, includes overall design, operation, and maintenance responsibility for high voltage transmission lines for a major power utility. Before coming to March Adams, served as a corporate staff electrical engineer, fully responsible for electrical distribution systems, energy management systems, design and installation of new equipment. In the area of pollution abatement, has modified, operated, and maintained boiler dust collectors and wet scrubbers. Provided the electrical design for secondary waste treatment facilities and air monitoring equipment and has extensive experience with design and programming of PLC control systems.

Email Tom at tom.miller@maengr.com