James E Barbush has over 38 years of experience in civil engineering, facilities management, contracting, and leadership roles. He is now self-employed and seeking new opportunities utilizing his skills in business development, leadership development, and professional speaking. He has held several high-level positions managing multi-million dollar construction programs and consulting engineering firms.
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA - Spiritual Significance of Physical PlacesJAMES EUGENE BARBUSH
RESERVOIR PARK
THE HIGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF HARRISBURG
A SIGNIFICANT PLACE IN THE HARRISBURG REGION
Prepared by:
James Eugene Barbush
Former Address Current Address
2448 Emerald Court 2021 Blue Mountain Parkway
Emerald Point Harrisburg, PA 17112
Harrisburg, PA 17104 717-514-5549
717-232-9388 JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
Written in December 1993
Revised January 28, 1995
Edited December 8, 2012
Original was written prior to Construction of Civil War Museum and Other Items
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA - Spiritual Significance of Physical PlacesJAMES EUGENE BARBUSH
RESERVOIR PARK
THE HIGH PLACE IN THE CITY OF HARRISBURG
A SIGNIFICANT PLACE IN THE HARRISBURG REGION
Prepared by:
James Eugene Barbush
Former Address Current Address
2448 Emerald Court 2021 Blue Mountain Parkway
Emerald Point Harrisburg, PA 17112
Harrisburg, PA 17104 717-514-5549
717-232-9388 JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
Written in December 1993
Revised January 28, 1995
Edited December 8, 2012
Original was written prior to Construction of Civil War Museum and Other Items
My Personal Testimony - James Eugene Barbush - March 11, 2024JAMES EUGENE BARBUSH
THE PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF James Eugene Barbush
“The Transition from Confusion to Enlightenment”
When Did Salvation Come or Me?
This answers that question.
200 Reverse Order Ahnentafel Report - Peter to Lizzie to 12th Generation - 2...JAMES EUGENE BARBUSH
This is info for my Family Tree going from Peter Walmer (1st Gen.) to Elizabeth Walmer Barbush (10th Gen.) to her children and to me (James, 10th Gen) through one of Elizabeth's children, my father (, Albert Barbush. Also includes my descendants (11th & 12th Gens).
P e t e r W a l m e r, A C h u r c h B u i l d e r
Who Are We?
Where Have We Come From?
Why Are We Here?
Where Are We Going To?
A Generation!
A Heritage!
A Purpose!
A Destiny!
Do you ever think about why some people are leaders, whether in high offices such as governors of states, mayors of cities, or executives in large corporations? What about people that are leaders of organizations closer to your local community, like leaders in your church, coaches of sports teams, or leaders in your neighborhood. What about yourself? Are you in a particular position of leadership or have you felt that you should be in a certain position of leadership?
Maybe you haven’t asked these questions. Maybe you have just been living out your life, doing what you think you are supposed to be doing, and not really wondering why you are involved in what you are doing and where you are doing it.
INTRODUCTION
This morning, Friday, May 17, 2019, I was moved to think about my cousin Davie McLaughlin who passed away in December 2004. In recalling memories of Davie and I, I was filled with the happiness of what we had as kids doing things together and what we shared as adults.
Dave passed away as a result of a brain tumor. I was invited by his mother (my Aunt Vi) and his sisters (Kathi and Dori) to prepare the memorial service and speak at the service, along with their pastor. I did so. I visited and talked with the family about Dave and the service. I prepared the order of service and the bulletin. I prepared and gave a message titled, “Davie Took Me Places”. I chose topic because, mostly as kids and then into adulthood, that’s what Davie did. He took me places I would have never thought of or known to go to without him. Our experiences were fun and memorable.
In this writing, I want to share with you the happening that inspired me to write this document and many things that were included in the Memorial Service.
Our 50th High School Reunion for Bishop McDevitt's Class of 1967 was a SMASH HIT. The accolades are OVER THE TOP. We received many great comments and congrats on the entire weekend. Facebook was lit up before and after the reunion weekend. Our gatherings after the reunion have a new energy and appreciation for one another.
Have you ever looked for that certain job, opportunity, house, or car that was going to be exactly what you wanted, that was going to be the place where you wanted to be, that was going to provide the money and the satisfaction that you were looking for? Sure you have! Don't be shy. Admit it. I have. As a matter of fact, today, I discovered a job that I have been searching for, searching for a long time. Let me tell you about it.
YOUnited States of America - Understanding The Bill of RightsJAMES EUGENE BARBUSH
YOUnited States of America
Our Freedom Gives Us Rights,
But With Rights Comes Responsibility.
So How Do We Use Our Freedom Well?
We need to relearn and/or learn the principles that support the Bill of Rights. We need to do this in light of today's politics so that we can influence and teach others what our founding documents mean.
"I'm going to be preaching on the subject Christianity and Socialism. I don't know in all these years that I preached a message quite like this one but today I'm delivering a message on one of the important conversations and confrontations really in our culture in that regard Socialism."
THE BATTLE THAT RAGES FOR YOUR MIND
WAKE UP WARNING 2019
Message by Pastor Carter Conlon,
Spoken on March 8, 2015
Spoken at Times Square Church, New York City
Publshed on YouTube January 2019
Transcribed by James E. Barbush
"I want to talk to you this morning about THE BATTLE THAT RAGES FOR YOUR MIND. And you have to be aware that Satan is coming against this generation in an unprecedented measure.
He is attacking this generation to take the thoughts of God out of the minds of an entire society.
He's doing it through the school system.
He's doing it in our colleges.
He's doing it in the marketplace.
He's doing it in the halls of government.
And he's even doing it in the house of God.
Trying to eradicate everything that comes from the mind of God, to blind an entire generation, to take captives, as many as he can, for the scripture says, he knows that his time is short.
In the Book of Matthew, Chapter 6, verses 5 to 16, Jesus provides us with His instructions on prayer. In those verses, Jesus says 3 times, “When you pray”. Thus, prayer is not an option. It is a requirement, a commandment. Jesus tells us what to do and what not to do when we pray. He starts and ends with what we are not to do, and between those, He tell us what to do. And after that, He tells us that our Father knows what we need.
Introduction: The Purpose of This Document
The mission has been placed before Christians by Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the head of the church, “Go and make disciples”. In doing that, the Christian witness is challenged in many ways. Most often, the challenges come with rebuke, name calling, and other non-sense, especially when trying to discuss political topics in the context of religion in the midst of the 2016 Presidential Election.
With less than one month to the election on November 8, 2016, social media, especially Facebook, is covered with information, some good information, but mostly bad information. Many of the posts are rude, meant to demean and ridicule, meant to say someone is stupid, bigoted, racist, or having a phobia of some kind. That often comes when discussing politics and carrying out The Great Commission. Often, there is no reasonable discussion or debate. It’s what I call, “A Hit and Run”, where someone forwards a picture with some rude words on it to attempt to make a point. When posting, the messenger has nothing to say in his own words. It’s just a shot at someone to say they disagree with a certain position or behavior.
In trying to present the Gospel, to witness The Good News to others, and with having seemingly little in positive results, I have wondered how Jesus would do it. I’ve considered that. At times, when Jesus was approached with a question that was intended to trap Him, He responded with a question that was intended to make a point without getting into the discussion. Sometimes, His question dissipated the ones asking the question. Sometimes, He explained the answer to the people or just His disciples.
I’ve often entered into discussions with people by putting out meaningful comments and basing them on truth. That approach may or may not result in good debate and discussion. Many times, I stay out of certain “attacks” because the messengers are not likely interested in meaningful discussion. They are only interested in jabbing someone with their point to disturb them. And they can do that in a post by hiding behind the social media platform without putting themselves in a face-to-face discussion.
(see document for more)
THE WISDOM OF PRIDWEN 1967
“18 STATEMENTS” IN OUR YEARBOOK
To My Classmates,
Class of 1967 of Bishop McDevitt High School
In preparing for our 50th Class Reunion, we can go to our senior yearbook, Pridwen 1967, to look for what it said about our class; to see if there is something there that spoke to us from 1967. What is found turns out to be quite interesting and profound.
The purpose of a high school yearbook is to highlight all the students, all the faculty, all the special activities during the year, and special accomplishments of students, classes, and organizations. Pridwen 1967 does that.
As we page through Pridwen 1967, we can discover something else that can be understood to be quite unique and quite profound. In our search to discover something spoken by the Class of 1967, we found 18 statements distributed throughout the book.
In a review of those statements, we discover that the 18 statements seem to converge around one main theme of Pridwen 1967 – PEACE – PEACE on Earth and Peace in Individual Hearts. Here is how we can arrive at that conclusion.
The Book Of 1 Thessalonians
THE THESSALONIANS
DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Paul Remembers Them
Paul Expresses Their Goal And Hope
Paul Advises Them On The Lord’s Return
Paul’s Letter To The Thessalonians is one of tender care, love, concern, and hope.
Paul expresses his remembrance of the events and purposes of his past visits.
Paul encourages them to remember those visits.
Paul remembers the help he sent to them.
Paul expresses his tender care for them.
Paul, as usual, advises them on how to live and to focus on the goal and hope.
The Book Of Colossians
GOD’s MYSTERIOUS PLAN of CHRIST’S SUPREMACY
---Freedom Through Christ
---New Life With Christ
---Your Confident Hope
GOD’s MYSTERIOUS PLAN IS REVEALED
This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now this message has been revealed to God’s people. For God wanted His people to know that
the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too.
And this is the secret:
Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory. God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ Himself. In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Do you remember the 1991 movie, “City Slickers”? Billy Crystal played a character named “Mitch”, and Jack Palance played an old guy named “Curly”. In a scene where both were on horseback, moving along, slowly herding cattle, the 2 had this conversation:
Here is a version of the scene on you tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poXBQhD4KtE&feature=related
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1. James E Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises, Founder
Harrisburg Biz Leaders, Founder
For Leadership & Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
RESUME
February 21, 2013
I am a self-employed, seasoned professional, retired from a successful 38 year Civil Engineering
career with broad experience that has brought success to myself and those around me. Being a life-long
learner, I continue to add to my skills in the areas of business development, social media and online
publishing, leadership development, professional writing, and professional speaking. Using skills gained
in my career and since my retirement, I am seeking to obtain a significant and responsible position with a
firm where I can advance the mission of the firm, lead those around me to help their success, and provide
an interface to other firms that presents the firm with integrity and excellence in mission and expertise
In my career, from June 1972 to August 2010, I performed in both the Government Sector (25 yrs.)
and Private Sector (13 yrs.) in positions categorized as follows:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, CONTRACTING, & LEADERSHIP Higher Education .. 10 Yrs.
My last employ, 10 years as Facilities Contracts Manager with the PA State System of Higher
Education was a unique and excellent opportunity where I was able to excel in all that I do best -
writing, speaking, creating, developing, leading, managing, training, and communicating. Of all
positions in my career, this one was the best because I was permitted to use my skills and expertise
with freedom, and was able to perform in the unique atmosphere of higher education. Though an
excellent job, I accepted a voluntary retirement package that was timely and right for me.
Employer: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Position: Facilities Contracts Manager, Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)
Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA
Function: Supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for 14 State-Owned Universities,
requiring significant interaction with facilities & contracting staff at Universities.
As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for PASSHE’s
14 State-Owned Universities, I identified and performed according to 9 specific functions of the
Construction Support Office, then monitored and tracked all of CSO’s work under these functions.
Function No. 1 Develop Policy & Program Standards
Function No. 2 Delegate University Contracting Authority
Function No. 3 Procure Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services
Function No. 4 Administer Centrally Held A/E/C Contracts
Function No. 5 Resolve Bid Protests, Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, & Disputes
Function No. 6 Administer Centrally Conducted Projects
Function No. 7 Provide Technical/Advisory Training and Support to 14 Universities
Function No. 8 Manage Construction Support Office
Function No. 9 Liaise with State Agencies, Firms, and Professional Organizations
Products produced by the Facilities Contracts Manager:
Contracts and Manuals Training Seminars
RFPs for standard and new services Reports and Decisions for Dispute Resolutions
Program Development for A/E/C Procurements
Tracking Documents for multi-million dollar contracting programs
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2. ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION, & MANAGEMENT ...... Government Sector ...... 15 Yrs.
I performed in 2 government sector positions in PA State Government
10 years with Office of the Budget working in an audit office with significant administration and
performance in construction auditing and contract related services for major government
funded programs.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years
Position: Senior Civil Engineer Comptroller’s Office Harrisburg, PA
Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects
Grants Administration Contract Administration Auditing
Engineering Contract Procurement Consultant Liaison
Manual Development Legislative Interpretation
5 years with Department of Transportation working in district Bridge Department performing
Design, Project Management, Construction & Bridge Inspection.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years
Position: Bridge Engineer Bridge Unit, District 8-0 Harrisburg, PA
Function: Designer, Project Management, Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector
EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSITIONS FOR CONSULTANTS ......... Private Sector ............. 10 Yrs.
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
I performed in 4 consecutive private sector positions over 10 years where I led and managed in the
development of Bridge Units for Consulting Engineers involved in highway programs.
For Boswell and Macomber, I was instrumental in developing the units into successful groups,
starting with few staff and culminating with about 10 staff.
Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Macomber Associates, Inc. July 1981 to August 1985 4 Years
Position: Structural Engineer / Project Manager Consulting Engineering
Asst. Chief Structural Engineer Camp Hill, PA
Function: Executive Level Involvement
For Sheladia and Grof, I was the sole Bridge Engineer for small offices, responsible to turn out
projects in total.
Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Paul E. Grof & Associates March 1978 to January 1980 2 Years
Position: Structural Engineer In-Charge Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement Camp Hill, PA
Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing .......... Private Sector ...................... 3 Yrs.
Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing)
Early career positions not detailed.
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3. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977
Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008
Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010
EDUCATION
Penn State University Civil Engineering/Structures, 1972 B.S.
Harrisburg Area Community College Math, Science, Business 1969 Assoc. of Sci.
Bishop McDevitt High School Academic 1967 H.S. Diploma
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
APPA International – Educational Facilities Professional – ERAPPA Board Member 8 yrs.
National Involvement APPA Regional Representative to International APPA
Chapter Involvement KAPPA Member, Pennsylvania Chapter
Regional Involvement ERAPPA President 2010, President Elect 2009, Secretary 2003-2008
Incl. Northeast USA (DC to Maine) & Eastern Canada
Toastmasters International
Susquehanna Icebreakers Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Gannet Fleming Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Susquehanna Advanced Toastmasters Member 2011
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Member 2008 to 2012
Active and involved Member
Central PA Experts Publisher 2011
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Founder, Facilitator, & Publisher 2012-13
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/blog/category/leadership-topics/
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences
Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at facilities conferences & other venues
24 Presentations 2005 thru 2010:
5@NFMT, 1@Facilities Midwest, 2@APPA, 3@ERAPPA, 1@SRAPPA, 2@KAPPA,
1@NYAPPA, 1@Educause, 2@TFM Show, 1@TFM Forum, 1@NACUBO Sustainability,
2@PaFMA, 1@AGA, 1@Harrisburg Diocese/Facilities.
Multiple Presentations 2011 to Present:
ASIS (Safety & Security) Conference 2011
Keynote Presentation for Firm 2011
Lions Club International 2011
PA Boroughs Association 2011
Self-Produced Seminars 2011 & 2012
ASHE (Highway Engineers) 2011 & 2012
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Bi-Monthly Sessions 2011 thru 2012
Harrisburg Chamber Women 2012
HDISVC (Help Desk Institute) Awards Banquet 2012
National Facilities Management & Technology 2011, 2012, 2013
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4. REFERENCES
1. Robert F. Unger, P.E. ............................................................. PASSHE Supervisor 2005 to 2010
Director of Construction Management
PA State System of Higher Education
Construction Support Office
Office of the Chancellor
2986 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Office Phone: 717-720-4131
E-Mail: runger@passhe.edu
Website: www.PASSHE.edu
Facilities: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/anf/Fac/Procurement/Pages/default.aspx
2. Keith Roush ............................................................ PASSHE University Colleague 2000 to 2010
Assistant Director/Construction Project Manager
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Facilities Department
East Campus B107
Lock Haven, PA
Office: 570-484-2384
E-Mail: kroush@lhup.edu
Website: http://www.lhup.edu/facilities/
3. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., A.S. ................................... Toastmaster Colleague 2006 to 2010
Past International President, Toastmaster International
Professor of Communications
Central Penn College
P. O. Box 405
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-2203
Cell: 717-648-1080
Dr. Dilip www.drdilip.com/
College drdilip@centralpenn.edu
4. Stuart M. Rothenberger, AIA, LEED®AP ................................ Business Partner 2000 to 2010
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates Architects
Director of Higher Education
401 East Winding Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Office: 717-458-0272
Cell: 717-919-9663
E-Mail: srothenberger@cra-architects.com
Website: http://www.cra-architects.com/
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