James Barbush has over 38 years of experience in engineering and management, including 10 years in facilities management for Pennsylvania universities and 15 years in engineering and administration for the Pennsylvania government. He has since launched his own business, Barbush Enterprises, focused on leadership development, business development, and utilizing social media. Barbush is now seeking new business opportunities and invites contact to discuss potential collaborations.
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
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Project Proposal
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Project Proposal
We at ABC Global will be proposing a facility relocation to enhance the capability and to be centrally located to the clients. It is our belief that by doing this we will maximize the profits of our products for they will be more readily available to the clients.
Stakeholders and Benefits of Facility Relocation
Stakeholders are those with interest in the project’s outcome. (What Is a Stakeholder in Project Management? 2017). They can be a project manager, employees, or clients. This project stakeholder includes the current and future clients, the employees, and the project management team overseeing the move. Our business must expand due to the organization's growth, product change, and economic fluctuation. Some of the benefits for the project are workforce, facilities, customers, and tax considerations.
Our business needs a new location to attract employees that are more qualified. We understand that most candidates look for prospective employment close to their homes or near the expressway. The company will look for a bigger facility with the ability to continue to expand, as their business increases by time. The current facility is not sufficient for the services and products that are currently needed. Customers shop based on their income, and as neighborhoods change, and the social economics of the area changes, we are seeing that our client's support is beginning to dwindle. Relocating can attract a new, larger group of customers (Brown, 2017). Also, tax considerations of certain cities near us offers tax breaks to bring new companies into their communities.
Project Resources
There are several resources needed to complete this project. These resources include finances, labor, the assembly of a project management team and contractors. We will also need to source material vendors and real state personnel to ensure we can facilitate the practices we conduct to make our products. Other areas to consider are the lateral effect on employees not immediately involved in the move. Depending on the stage of the project, the company may need to do some public relations work, like getting the community on their side to get approval even to begin building or relocate to an existing structure. There may be other internal resources needed as well, like individualized training to for project team members.
Steps to Assemble, Develop, and Manage the Project Team
When it comes to putting a project team together, there are six primary factors to consider. These include group size, composition, governance, identity, interactions, and mindset (Cobb, 2012). The first three elements are focused on team construction while the other three focus on how the team sees and deals with itself (Cobb, 2012). Team size should be approached with the thinking, smaller is better, but an efficient team needs diversity. The structure of the team needs to include everyone who knows the needs of the project from beginning to end. ...
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Our goal since our establishment is t o exceed t he expectation ions of every client by offering outstanding service, increased flexibility, and greater value, thus optimizing system functionality and improving operation efficiency that are at par with the best of the developed world. At Highcity, we believe in quality, timely execution and cost effective solutions in the construction field backed by a dedicated and qualified team of engineers, technical staff and trained manpower, delivering desired result s to our clients has been our forte.
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
The Book Of Philippians: Living, Belonging, and Knowing Christ
RESUME - James Eugene Barbush - December 2012 - Cover, Resume, Attachments
1. Introduction & Resume
James E. Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises For Leadership and Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
December 17, 2012
MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF TO YOU? I am James E. Barbush, a seasoned professional who has
launched from an engineering career into new business ventures in enthusiastic and innovative ways.
FROM ENGINEERING TO NEW BUSINESS VENTURES. New ventures have included
leadership development, business development, marketing, and sales for firms with a strong
emphasis on effectively using Social Media applications. With a style of life-long learning and having
transitioned my career from engineering to business related ventures, I have been using all my experience
and abilities to execute new ventures that are related to my broad engineering career, as well as, related to
new business ventures. I have focused on using today’s technology, even cutting-edge technology, to
perform on-line publishing with Social Media applications.
SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUSINESS. I am strong user of Social Media applications, notably Social Hub
Site, a one-of-a-kind platform designed by Phase 2 Solutions, Harrisburg. I use the applications in
leadership development, business development, marketing, and sales. With this unique, versatile,
powerful, interactive platform, I have created Social Hub Sites for several communities, two are:
1. Harrisburg Biz Leaders
Bringing Solutions to Businesses in the Harrisburg Area and "Beyond"
http://BizLeaders.SocialHubSite.com/blog/category/leadership-topics/
2. Linglestown Roundabouts: A Vision Became Realty
Your Hubs to Our Linglestown Community – Shops, Businesses, Organizations, & Events
http://LinglestownRoundAbouts.SocialHubSite.com/blog/category/linglestown-bizzes/
BEYOND THE NORM. My use of Social Media and on-line publishing has set me above my peers in
understanding and using Social Media for business and community applications. I have come to
understand the value of blending face-to-face networking with on-line networking through Social Media.
RESUME. For more on my experience and abilities, the attached resume presents the following:
A. Career – Professional Engineer June 1972 to August 2010
B. Career Transition Phase 2004 to 2010
C. New Ventures in Business Sept. 2010 to Present
Attachment 1 Credentials & Publications Available On Request
Attachment 2 References Available On Request
Attachment 3 Employment History Available On Request
INVITATION. I invite you to meet with me to discuss the possibilities of our joining together to
collaborate on meeting your goals, whatever they may be. You can contact me either by e-mail at
JamesEBarbush@GMail.com or cell at 717-514-5549.
Sincerely
James E Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises for Leadership & Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
OUR MOTTO is “Building Leaders for Today's Success"
OUR OBJECTIVE is “Building People Into Leaders They Are Destined To Be”
2. James E Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises
For Leadership & Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
December 17, 2012
I am a self-employed professional, retired from a successful 38 year Civil Engineering career
with broad experience that I am using to develop new ventures.
GOAL to use all my experience to develop new ventures in business development, marketing,
and sales for firms with strong emphasis on effectively using Social Media applications.
A. CAREER – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER June 1972 to August 2010
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:
1. Facilities Management, Contracting, & Leadership.......... Higher Education ................. 10 Yrs.
PA State System of Higher Education
2. Engineering, Administration, & Management ................... Government Sector .............. 15 Yrs.
PA Office of the Budget and PA Department of Transportation
3. Executive Level Positions for Consultants .......................... Private Sector ....................... 10 Yrs.
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
4. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing ... Private Sector ...................... 3 Yrs.
Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing) ----------
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
My broad experience in those categories includes the following:
Significant experience as a Senior Level Executive engaged with all levels of performance.
In-depth experience as a team leader with the ability to build team consensus.
Significant involvement with program development, administration and conduct for government
enabled projects through legislative enactments, involving interpretation of legislation and
significant interface with legal counsels in support of successful outcomes.
PENNVEST – PA’s State-Wide Loan Program for Water & Wastewater Projects
RACP – PA’s State-Wide Grant Program for Development Projects
Extensive performance throughout my career in the numerous aspects of civil engineering,
leadership, management, administration, facilities design and construction support, construction
auditing, engineering design, construction management and inspection, contract development and
interpretation, contract administration, and contract dispute resolution, all involving a broad range
of project types and sizes.
Resume of James E. Barbush Page 1 of 4
December 15, 2012
3. B. CAREER TRANSITION PHASE 2004 to 2010
From 2004 through 2010, I orchestrated a personal and professional transitional reinvention,
geared to speaking and leadership development (1) through a philosophy of life-long learning,
(2) by speaking on leadership topics with over 25 presentations at facilities related conferences and
other venues, and (3) by being an involved member of two clubs of Toastmasters International. Thus,
I honed my leadership and speaking skills, gained confidence and expertise in speaking and writing to
pursue my passions to speak and teach on leadership. This reinvention was instrumental in being able
to immediately launch into new ventures upon retirement.
In August 2010, I retired from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education accepting
their invitation to accept an early retirement package created by a changing economic environment. I
then launched into new ventures.
C. NEW VENTURES IN BUSINESS Sept. 2010 to Present
In September 2010, I launched Barbush Enterprises involved in Professional Speaking and
Writing in Leadership Development. Barbush Enterprises has evolved to include various ventures
with accomplishments in various areas as follows:
1. Professional Speaking on Leadership Topics .............................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Thirteen presentations for associations, conferences, firms, and seminars.
2. Professional Writing on Leadership Topics ...............................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Professional Blog on Central PA Experts (rebranded to Experts Ezine) Jan. 2011 thru Oct. 2011
Professional Blog in Harrisburg Biz Leaders Sept. 2011 to Present
3. Business Development for Architectural and Engineering Firms ............Sept. 2011 to Present
Independent Consultant for Foreman Architects Engineers Sept. 2011 to Mar. 2012
4. Founder of Harrisburg Biz Leaders (http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/).Sept.2011 to Present
Brand Development. Starting with a concept to provide Leadership Development, Harrisburg
Biz Leaders has become a brand that continues to evolve as an inspiring voice in the Harrisburg
area for individuals and businesses.
Social Media Utilization. Harrisburg Biz Leaders collaborates with Phase2Solutions (developer
of cutting-edge Social Media Platforms) in using Social Hub Site, a state-of-the-art Social Media
Platform geared to uniting a community, of any type, for a common purpose and a common good.
Leadership Development, Networking, Promotions, & Solutions for Individuals & Businesses
Leadership Development Created & Facilitated by Roundtable Sessions
Networking Opportunities Facilitated
Promotion of and Advertising via Social Media Broadcasting
Solutions via Roundtable Discussions and Presentations
5. Social Media Expertise .................................................................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Excelling in Social Media applications through research of Social Media theory and concepts,
coupled with the use of Social Media Platforms, most notably Social Hub Site, a versatile and
powerful platform that creates an interactive, central location (a hub) for all Social Media
Connections (Linkedin, Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, Google+, You Tube, and other.)
Experienced in on-line publishing with written content, video e-mail, e-mail marketing,
embedded video content, e-mail list management, analytics, and event publication.
Experienced in on-line publishing geared to brand development, brand recognition, business
development, marketing, sales, and community development.
Resume of James E. Barbush Page 2 of 4
December 15, 2012
4. ATTACHMENT 1 CREDENTIALS & PUBLICATIONS
1. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977
Professional Land Surveyor: Certificate No. SU-001317-A 1982
Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008
Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010
2. 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
3. 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
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
Diplomat (A Membership Committee)
Central PA Experts Publisher 2011
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Founder, Facilitator, & Publisher 2012
Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES (Hard Copy & On-Line Magazine)
APPA’s Facilities Manager Magazine. Invited to write articles on leadership in the
Membership Matters column of APPA’s Facilities Managers Magazine in 2006/2007.
- “Effective Leadership” ....................................................... published in Jan-Feb 2006 issue
- “Here And Now. Why Me?” ............................................. published in Nov-Dec 2006 issue
- “The Vision Has Been Cast. Have You Caught It?” ......... published in May-Jun 2007 issue.
- “Crossing The Border - A Venture in Collaboration” ....... published in Jan-Feb 2010 issue.
ERAPPA Publications. As Secretary, President Elect, and President of ERAPPA for 8 years,
prepared and published numerous articles and reports for the benefit of ERAPPA Board and the
Membership.
5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences
Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at numerous facilities conferences
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.
Resume of James E. Barbush Page 3 of 4
December 15, 2012
5. ATTACHMENT 2 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/
Resume of James E. Barbush Page 4 of 4
December 15, 2012
6. James E. Barbush, P.E.
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 (preferred) Home: 717-545-2125
E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com
Professional Engineer
June 1972 to August 2010
A 38 Year Career in Engineering and Management
ATTACHMENT 3 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employment experience is provided below within 4 key categories of work, with experience listed
chronologically in each category. The categories are as follows:
5. Facilities Management in Higher Education (PASSHE) – Retired in August 2010 10 Yrs
6. Engineering & Administration/Management in the Government Sector 15 Yrs
7. Executive Level for Consultants in the Private Sector that was significant 10 Yrs
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
8. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing in the Private Sector 3 Yrs
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
1. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT April 2000 to Aug. 2010 (Retired) 10 years
Employer: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Accepted across the board Early Retirement Offer effective on Aug. 26, 2010
Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA
Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)
Position: Facilities Contracts Manager
Function: Supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for 14 State-Owned Universities,
requiring significant interaction with facilities & contracting staff at the
Universities.
GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CSO
As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for PASSHE’s
14 State-Owned Universities, I identified 9 specific functions that the Construction Support Office
performs, then monitored and tracked all of CSO’s work under these functions.
Function No. 1 Development of Policy & Program Standards
Function No. 2 Delegation of University Contracting Authority
Function No. 3 Procurement Of Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services
Function No. 4 Administration Of Centrally Held Contracts
Function No. 5 Resolution of Bid Protests, Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, & Disputes
Function No. 6 Administration of Centrally Conducted Projects
Function No. 7 Provision of Technical and Advisory Support to 14 University
Function No. 8 Management of Construction Support Office
Function No. 9 Other: liaisons with state agencies, firms, and professional organizations.
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7. 2. ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION in GOVERNMENT SECTOR 15 YRS.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years
Position: Senior Civil Engineer
Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects
* Grant Administration * Contract Administration * Auditing
* Engineering * Contract Procurement * Consultant Liaison
Location: PP&R Comptroller’s Office, Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years
Position: Bridge Engineer
Function: Designer, Project Management, Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector
Location: Bridge Unit, District 8-0, Harrisburg, PA
3. EXECUTIVE LEVEL for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR 10 YRS.
BRIDGE UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: 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
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: 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
Location: New Cumberland, PA
4. DESIGN ENGINEER for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: Gannett & Fleming June 1972 to October 1973 1.5 Yrs.
Position: Bridge Design Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Designer
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Baker Engineers July 1986 to April 1987 10 mos.
Position: Bridge Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Design, Proposal Preparation, & Project Management
Location: Harrisburg, PA
ENGINEER for INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURER in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: General Electric/Buell of Envirotech Feb. 1980 to June 1981 1.3 Yrs.
Position: Manager & Structural Engineer Industrial Manufacturer/ Air Pollution Control
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Lebanon, PA
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