MARCH ADAMS & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate / Structural Department Head
Adams holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He has more than twenty-four years of experience in structural engineering and in the design of concrete, masonry, structural steel, cold formed steel and timber building systems. Adams is a Senior Associate and currently serves as Structural Department Head at March Adams, overseeing structural engineers and designers. He is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Job Titles:
- Director of Engineering
- Member of ASCE
Horne holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and has more than twenty-four years of experience in structural and civil engineering design. His experience covers a multitude of project types to include churches, medical and dental offices, daycare facilities, banks, and office buildings. Horne also has experience in large industrial projects. He is a certified LEED professional and a licensed professional engineer in twenty-three states.
Horne is a member of ASCE and the United States Green Building Council and is active in his community by serving as a Trustee at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church and a mentor for ACE Member Program for 11 years. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ACE as President.
Job Titles:
- Member of ASME
- Principal / President / Mechanical Department Head
Westbrook holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has more than thirty years of commercial and industrial experience in planning, design, installation, and commissioning mechanical systems. Westbrook's industrial experience includes designing of HVAC systems and design of plant and process systems, and his commercial experience includes all aspects of plumbing and fire protection and proficiency in HVAC systems that include VAV, VVT, hydronics, energy recovery, and application of economizer cycle air conditioning.
He serves as President, Principal, and Mechanical Department Head and is a licensed professional engineer in ten states.
Westbrook is a member of ASME, ASHRAE, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and a LEED accredited professional. Westbrook is active in his community, including 16 years of service to the Upward Basketball program at Hixson United Methodist Church, with 11 of those years as Director of the program.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate / Electrical Department Head
Ellis holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The University of Tennessee and has more than thirty-two years of experience designing power distribution systems for a wide variety of projects to include big box retail, hospitality, educational, military, and industrial facilities. His specialties include designing multi-function lighting control systems, electrical service feasibility studies, and cost estimating of various electrical systems as well as providing overall quality control. Ellis' designs focus on energy efficiency while meeting requirements of regional energy codes and International building codes. Ellis is a Senior Associate and serves as Electrical Department Head at March Adams.
Job Titles:
- Senior Mechanical Designer
Job Titles:
- Senior Electrical Designer
Hutcherson holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and has over 44 years of experience as a civil and structural engineer designing infrastructure and building facilities for the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. Project designs include major retail centers and malls, K-12 educational facilities, colleges and universities, sports arenas and complexes, aquariums, historical renovations, healthcare, office complexes and industrial facilities. Hutcherson's projects are serving clients across the USA and abroad.
He serves as the company CEO and provides overall firm management and direction as March Adams prepares for the ever-changing needs of our clients.
Hutcherson is very active in the community having served on several universities, sports, and civic boards for more than 25 years.
Job Titles:
- Senior Structural Designer
Parks holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and has more than fifteen years of experience in civil engineering design. He has extensive knowledge in a variety of land development and infrastructure projects, including commercial site design, water distribution systems, gravity and onsite sewer collection, flood modeling, permitting and overall project management. Parks serves as Senior Civil Engineer at March Adams and is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee and Georgia.
He is a member of the American Society for Civil Engineers, Storm Water Management for Engineers & Planners. Parks is active in his community serving on the Board of Deacons & as Youth Director at Red Bank Presbyterian Church. He also serves as a Board Member of the Sequatchie Youth Soccer Association.
Brown holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. She currently serves as IT Specialist for March Adams and has twenty years of experience as an IT professional with extensive knowledge in Microsoft Environment. Brown's experience includes installing network and computer systems, diagnosing and rectifying network issues, to include its software and hardware.
Job Titles:
- Principal / CFO / Civil Department Head
Hutcherson holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has more than fifteen years of experience in site civil design and site planning. He designs, manages, and coordinates multiple projects, including road design, parking lot layout, grading, storm water management, utility design, erosion control, and permitting with state and local agencies. Hutcherson's experience extends across a variety of projects, including award-winning projects.
He currently serves as Principal, Chief Financial Officer, and Civil Department Head and is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee.
He is a member of ASCE and the University of Tennessee Civil Engineering advisory Board. Hutcherson is active in the community and is a member of Leadership Chattanooga, Class of 2014.
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Society of Heating
- Principal / Special Projects
McKenzie holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has more than thirty years of experience in industrial and heavy commercial HVAC design. He has experience in designing, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and support services. McKenzie's experience in heavy commercial and industrial HVAC design includes air washer design, heat recovery system design, hazardous area ventilation, and conditioning systems, laboratory hoods, humidity and analysis, and control systems.
He currently serves as Principal and oversees Special Projects and is a licensed professional engineer in nineteen states and LEED Accredited Professional.
McKenzie is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning, the National Society of Profession Engineers, Committee Member of US Green, has served as ASHRAE President of the Tennessee Valley Chapter.
Job Titles:
- Electrical Engineer
- Senior Associate
Sabacky holds an EMBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University. He has more than nineteen years of experience in various aspects of electrical engineering, including specification writing and design for lighting and power distribution, fire alarm, voice/data, uninterruptible power systems and generator systems for retail, office education, federal, military, municipal, institutional and light industrial. Sabacky is a licensed professional engineer in thirty-three states.
Job Titles:
- Senior Electrical Designer
Traylor is an electrical designer with more than twenty years of experience in electrical design. His experience includes fire alarm systems, lighting and controls, power systems, communications systems and emergency power systems. Traylor is also experienced as a draftsman and Autocad Operator. His designs have included renovations and expansions of buildings on college campuses, government sectors, apartments, libraries, and assisted living facilities.
Traylor has provided his skilled designs for numerous projects at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, including renovations to Grote Hall, several expansions of Central Energy Plant, the design of electrical systems for Library Building and the design of electrical systems for Wellness Center/Natatorium Building. He has also provided electrical design for several projects for TVA.