MORABITO CONSULTANTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- EI Project Engineer
Job Titles:
- Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President
Tony is a 1977 cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland with more than 35 years in the industry. Even after decades in the structural engineering business, he still enjoys working as part of a team with Morabito engineers and outside designers to create buildings that positively impact society. His favorite project, for example, was the Wilde Lake High School. In addition to meeting the educational needs of the Ellicott City community close to where he lives, he was able to watch the building grow and share that experience with his son Nicholas, who also works with Morabito.
Tony is responsible for project design, overseeing client relationships, and overall project production. He has come to know the unique personality traits of all his employees, which enables him to always get the absolute best from each and every one. He is an extreme multi-tasker and is always juggling numerous projects while always ensuring all deadlines established by the client are met. Though he's known for his good humor and his ability to laugh at himself and find the bright side of a situation, Tony is all business when it comes to maintaining project schedules and satisfying the client. He's also experienced at solving unforeseen project obstacles and field emergencies.
A University of Maryland graduate, Barrett is a Licensed PE and project manager. Before coming to Morabito Consultants, Barrett worked as a construction inspector giving him valuable experience in construction practices. Working with MC since 2012, he has become proficient in the design and detailing of structural steel, wood framing, cold-formed framing, and concrete restoration.
Barrett has taken the structural lead in projects ranging from eleven story structures to residential renovations across the Mid-Atlantic region. His new construction designs include various public and private schools of all grade levels. He has also welcomed opportunities to work with existing structures throughout the region, notably 100-year-old buildings on the campus of Johns Hopkins University, and The Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. Barrett enjoys working with Architects, contractors, and owners to find solutions to both simple and complex problems.
Always eager get out of the office, Barrett appreciates making field visits to survey existing structures or observe construction progress. Without hesitation he will canoe under structures in harbors, crawl through muck in tight spaces, and climb towering scaffolds and trusses, all for the sake of good engineering practice. Outside of work, Barrett enjoys hiking and spending time with his two sons and wife.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- EIT Design Engineer
Brandon is joining Morabito Consultants as a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering. He is excited to work on a variety of projects and learn from the vast experience from the engineers around him. While not in the office, Brandon enjoys playing sports, exercising, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Dana began his career with Morabito Consultants in 2006 after graduating from The University of Maryland. In his time with the firm, he has developed expertise in the design and restoration of steel, concrete, masonry, cold-formed metal framing, and wood structures. Dana has been the project manager for a wide variety of projects including new construction for the First-Year Village at Goucher College and 1420 Key Highway in Baltimore, and including major renovations/repurposing of buildings for projects such as the renovation and additions to Mary Fisher Hall at Goucher College and Sport & Social at Maryland LIVE! Casino. His other projects have included numerous educational, institutional, medical, commercial, and residential buildings.
Dana enjoys working with architects and developers to deliver efficient structural designs for their projects, and he appreciates the opportunity to continue building and maintaining these relationships with MC's clients as an Associate Principal. In his free time, Dana enjoys scuba diving, camping, and visiting the beach with his family.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Office & Marketing Manager
Emily Borunda joined Morabito Consultants as the Office and Marketing Manager in early February 2022. She brings with her over five years of experience in business administration. Her duties range from creating marketing packages and managing our website and social media presence, to providing administrative support to all MC engineers, ensuring MC runs efficiently. Away from the office, Emily enjoys going on road trips, visiting the aquarium, and watching baseball with her family.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Senior Associate
Evan joined Morabito Consultants in 2015 after obtaining his bachelor's and master's degrees from Villanova University. In his years with MC he has become a licensed PE, and has been afforded the opportunity to develop comprehensive experience in the design and detailing of structural steel, cold-formed metal framing, concrete, masonry, and wood structures. Evan has been the lead engineer and project manager for structural designs of all magnitudes including new multi-story assisted living facilities and apartments, parking garages, complex additions and renovations of existing structures, and large-scale concrete restoration projects.
Evan appreciates working with architects, owners, and developers to turn their visions into reality. He is extremely meticulous in his development of contract documents and prides himself on producing high quality and efficient designs. He approaches all projects with a fresh perspective and never shies away from a challenge.
Excited to be stepping into his new role as Associate Principal, Evan strives to maintain the enduring relationships Morabito has established with current clients, and he looks forward to developing new relationships as the company continues to grow. Outside of the office, Evan enjoys spending time with family and staying active through his involvement in competitive softball and volleyball leagues.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
- President
Frank, the founder and president of Morabito Consultants, credits his success to the support of his wife Sandra and the early knowledge and encouragement provided by his father, John Morabito. John taught his sons the value of hard work from a young age as well as the basics of construction. That early, hands-on building experience has given Frank an intuitive sense for appropriate design solutions and allows him to visualize architectural concepts quickly and develop workable solutions that maintain the vision of the project designers.
Frank received his BS and MS degrees from University of Maryland and is a registered structural engineer in 24 states and the District of Columbia. He's well versed in structural materials including cast-in-place and precast concrete, wood, structural steel, lightgage steel, masonry and carbon fiber reinforcement. His knowledge of governing building codes-past and present-and understanding of how buildings were built (and the problems they can have) make him a key member of Morabito Consultant's forensic engineering team.
Reflecting on his more than three decades in the industry, Frank notes that the people are what make the job so rewarding. Whether he's helping a prospective buyer resolve a problem before purchasing a home or providing an architect with the creative solution to make a dream design a reality, Frank values relationship building. His interest in people is reflected in his favorite project, the remediation of Dolphin Towers Condominium in Florida after its structural failure. Morabito Consultants provided creative concrete analysis and design that saved the homeowners millions of dollars and helped them return home safely and efficiently.
Frank is married with two sons and three cats. He has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Italy and is an active member of Associated Italian Charities, which funds worthwhile charities and provides assistance to Italian-American college students. Some might be surprised by his skill on the billiard table, though he's more likely to be found playing golf or reading golf books while enjoying a glass of red wine.
Job Titles:
- Member of the LEADERSHIP Team
- Vice President
Fred, one of the founding principals of Morabito Consultants, has more than three decades of experience as a PE. His particular expertise is school projects, as evidenced by recent, multi-million dollar developments at Mount Saint Joseph High School, Loyola High School and Bennett Middle School. Additionally, Fred works on many design/build projects, like that at Johnson Controls in Middletown, Delaware, and the ongoing renovations at the Ocean City Convention Center. On a daily basis, Fred manages numerous projects including those under construction, and oversees the work of several structural draftsmen and design engineers. Although he doesn't visit the field as often as he once did, he still enjoys seeing a building on paper become a tangible structure and often assists construction inspectors in solving various field problems.
Fred is known for his meticulous oversight of quality control and likes nothing better than to prepare a well-crafted set of drawings that are coordinated with all disciplines. Outside the office, Fred enjoys the simple things in life, like spending time with his wife Sharon, daughter Danielle and son Josh, a project engineer at Morabito Consultants. A 1982 University of Maryland graduate, Fred has been an avid Terps basketball fan since he was 10-years-old and never turns down the chance to see the Orioles or Ravens in action. Fred recently developed a passion for golf and enjoys the challenge of this demanding game.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Project Engineer
Jake joined Morabito Consultants with a background in inspection services, structural forensics, and geotechnical industries in the greater Palm Beach area. A graduate of Illinois State University, Jake holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, and holds certifications as an Open Water Diver, FDOT Temporary Traffic Control, and ACI Aggregate Base Testing. When not engaged with work, Jake enjoys going scuba diving, sailing, and golfing.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Senior Associate
John has been with Morabito Consultants since earning his BAE (Bachelor of Architectural Engineering) from Penn State in 2004. He has appreciated seeing a multitude of early schematic designs progress to completed physical structures, particularly with the many notable large scale and unique projects he's been a part of through the years.
While working his way through various successive roles to become a Senior Project Manager, John has become well versed in the design and detailing of a wide variety of structural systems preferred by developers and contractors. He has also developed specialties in the modeling and analysis of structures, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer systems for the remediation of concrete structures, preparation of new and existing structures to accommodate sensitive medical equipment, and structural design for high-density storage systems.
A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, John is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states and Washington, DC. In addition to his roles as an engineer and Senior Project Manager, John also serves as an Associate Principal for MC. Utilizing his strengths in technical writing, he helps to produce and edit much of the firm's new content for social media posts, the company website, and a quarterly newsletter. John is an avid drummer and enjoys camping and traveling with his wife and two daughters.
A resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, JB brings 20 years of experience to his position of project engineer. A '99 graduate of the University of Wyoming, JB is an ASCE/AEI member and received a certificate of training from OSHA for suspension scaffolding and ladders. JB is an avid traveler, having been as far afield as Brazil, and is known for his above average knowledge of foreign and independent films. He also enjoys reading and playing and watching sports, and hanging out with his pit bull Hazel.
Josh Morabito is inherently good at understanding the big picture of a project and creating an appropriate strategy to tackle it.
Josh was exposed to building design and structural engineering at a young age when his father, Fred Morabito, would bring home drawings. Josh started drafting for MC when he was in high school and continued this practice over his summer breaks while in college. After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2009, Josh joined MC full time as an engineer and has been instrumental in providing structural design for many of the firm's projects. His favorite, the three phases of expansion and renovation at the Ocean City (MD) Convention Center, has allowed him to showcase his extensive knowledge and expertise in working with structural steel, concrete, masonry and light-gauge framing. Thanks to over a decade of experience, Josh is inherently good at understanding the big picture facets of a project and creating the appropriate strategies to tackle them. Josh is a licensed Professional Engineer in eight states.
In his years as a Project Manager, Josh has overseen and lead the structural design of many schools, office buildings, assisted living facilities, and commercial warehouses. He appreciates working with architects, developers, and contractors to develop economical solutions to unique design challenges and problematic field conditions. In addition to his engineering duties, Josh is responsible for keeping the MC webpage and social media sites updated, and he assists Nick Morabito with computer and IT updates in the office.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Senior Project Manager
Ken Bauer brings his inherent ability to see all sides of a situation to his work at Morabito.
Morabito turns to Ken for his expertise in concrete and parking design. A 1982 graduate of University of Maryland, Ken brings his inherent ability to see all sides of a situation to his work at Morabito. He also enjoys being part of a team, as demonstrated by his experience working on The Maryland Institute College of Art, where he and fellow employees were able to make a challenging project fun. Ken is married with three sons and has an uncanny ability to remember song lyrics. He enjoys a night at the theatre and has a love of Broadway and movie musicals, though he spends most of his free time involved in sports.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Manager
- ASSOCIATE
Laurie Decker joined the Morabito Consultants family as the Accounting Manager in October 2020. She brings with her 16 years of experience working in AE firms. Laurie enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Capitals.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- EIT Project Engineer
Nate is beginning his career with Morabito Consultants as a recent graduate of the University of Maryland where he focused his studies on structural and geotechnical engineering. He is excited to be working on a wide variety of projects and applying his education to the solving of real-world problems. When he is not in the office advancing his engineering skills, Nate will most likely be at the beach with family and friends, watching sports, or snowboarding.
Job Titles:
- Employee
- Principal
- BD C Principal
Nick has been with MCI for over twenty years, starting at age 16 as a draftsman and working his way up to Senior Project Manager. Nick specializes in unique, complex projects due to his wealth of knowledge, acute attention to detail, and 20 years of experience. Nick also serves as a Principal at MCI, carries a LEED AP BD+C certification, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states.
With an expertise in all areas of concrete, wood, masonry, and steel design, Nick is a versatile employee who has been the lead Project Manager on over 15 major education projects. These projects include public and private colleges, and elementary, middle, and high schools in the Delmarva area. In addition, he has completed the structural design for numerous multi-story senior center developments in the Maryland and Virginia area. He also has completed the structural design of numerous multi-story office buildings and self-storage facilities.
Nick enjoys working with architects to develop economical structural solutions for their designs, and he also enjoys working with contractors to address challenging field conditions in an efficient and cost-effective manner keeping construction on schedule. In addition to his Project Manager duties, Nick has been involved with updating the company's web page, updating the library of details for our various projects, and keeps the company up to date with all of the latest technology. Nick enjoys the diversity of his job experiences and opportunities to assist other engineers with various projects in the office.
Nick looks forward to expanding his role at the company, developing and maintaining strong relationships with MC's clients, and growing the firm. Outside of the office, Nick enjoys watching sports, helping his wife with her dog rescue, and traveling to the beach with his wife and daughter.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Field Engineer
- Project Manager
Pat Moffit has spent more than two decades at Morabito where he's developed a specialty in concrete repair and concrete repair materials.
Pat has spent his entire career at Morabito (more than two decades) where he's developed a specialty in concrete repair and concrete repair materials. Pat performs design, review, evaluation and inspection of repair and restoration projects and is also responsible for field inspection of buildings under construction. He likes that his work allows him to spend time on construction sites. Pat is renowned for his salsa-making skills and wants nothing more than to be on the beach in Mexico when he gets away from the office.
Rob began his journey toward a career in structural engineering when he taught himself AutoCAD R14 in 1999 to help create and design floor plans for houses. Since graduating from Penn State University, he has developed a specialty in the remediation, strengthening, waterproofing, and inspection of concrete structures, all backed with experience in managing the design and cost-estimation of concrete remediation projects worth over 10 million dollars. Rob has developed extensive expertise in the analysis of complex reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures using state-of-the-art finite element analysis software. In addition to being a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, he is a licensed Special Inspector in the state of Florida.
Rob's skills have been recognized by the Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2018 when he received the "Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award." Rob has an aptitude for office efficiency and enjoys developing our Revit standards, master specifications, and engineering reference libraries. Outside of the office, Rob enjoys spending his weekends at home with his wife and two sons, working on home improvement projects, and playing guitar.
Tim joined Morabito Consultants in 2018 following his graduation from Widener University with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Since joining MC, Tim has become a licensed PE, and has immersed himself in a wide range of projects, allowing him to expand his expertise across multiple structural systems. Tim enjoys problem-solving and collaborating closely with architects and building owners to establish designs that prioritize safety and efficiency. Notably, he cherishes his involvement in Brightview Hunt Valley and the renovation at Eddies of Roland Park. Beyond his professional endeavors, Tim enjoys spending quality time with his family and pursuing his love for golf whenever possible.