Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. proudly welcomes Andrew Lawler as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Isett services clients across eastern and central Pennsylvania in 14 engineering and consulting disciplines. Founded in 1977 by Barry Isett, today the firm is owned by more than 70 associate shareholders and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Headquartered in the Lehigh Valley, the company has expanded to include eight regional offices in Phoenixville, Furlong, Wyomissing, Mechanicsburg, Stroudsburg, WilkesBarre, Hazleton, and Olyphant.

In his role as COO, Mr. Lawler will provide executive-level management and oversight of Isett's Design, Field, and Public Divisions. He will also be working alongside President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Campbell, PE, LEED AP, to assist in overall company operations, strategic planning, and client relations.

Mr. Lawler graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1999 with a B.S. in Systems Engineering. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and served over eight years active duty as a KC-130 pilot including multiple combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and 2006.

Upon conclusion of his military service, Mr. Lawler joined Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA, holding numerous leadership roles across a variety of business units including service, operations, and sales. Later, he transitioned to VEC Inc, a multi-discipline construction firm headquartered in Youngstown, OH serving the civil, mechanical, and electrical construction markets. Here, he started a separate business unit in Northeast PA focused on electrical construction for the Oil & Gas Industry.

In his most recent role as president of West Side Hammer in Bethlehem, PA, Mr. Lawler successfully guided decades-old client relationships while also expanding their market presence, implementing processes and standards to enable growth, and cultivating a culture that encouraged decision making at all levels of the organization. His leadership resulted in historic growth for the company in nearly all aspects of the business.

"I am tremendously excited to join the Isett team and contribute to our history of enriching the communities where we live, work, and play. The people, culture, values, and energy at Isett are truly special," says Lawler. "I look forward to meeting and serving our clients across all markets in the years to come, and to continued growth and success for our team."

An active member of the community, Mr. Lawler serves on numerous boards and volunteers with many organizations across the Lehigh Valley. At the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, He is a member of the Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and the Veterans and Military Council where he recently completed a two-year term as chairman. In addition to his work with the Chamber, Mr. Lawler volunteers and coaches for a variety of organizations including St. Thomas More parish in Allentown, Lower Macungie Youth Association, and the Travis Manion Foundation.

Mr. Lawler and his wife Erin reside in Macungie, PA along with their four children.

For more information on Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. and a full overview of the engineering firm, its projects, and its services, visit www.barryisett.com.

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