Barry E. Isett, P.E., P.L.S.
CEO, Chairman of the Board

Barry E. Isett founded Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. (BIA) in 1977 in Trexlertown (suburban Allentown, PA) to provide civil and structural engineering and surveying services.

Barry's professional experience includes many different areas in the industry. Prior to founding his firm, he worked as a chief structural/civil engineer, project manager, and field engineer. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Corps of Engineers, where his responsibilities included construction assignments with the Seabees and Facilities Management in the Public Works Division.

With the formation of BIA, Barry has been involved in structural, civil, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, as well as land planning and subdivision, stormwater management, sewer and water system design, highway engineering, and land surveying. Under his direction, BIA has grown from a two-person civil and structural firm to the full-service, highly regarded enterprise it is today.

Education:

• B.S. Civil Engineering, 1958, The Pennsylvania State University
• M.S. Civil Engineering, 1972, Villanova University

Professional Registration:

• 1964, PA, Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer
• 1978, NJ, Professional Engineer
• 1987, DE, Professional Engineer
• 1992, MD, Professional Engineer
• 1994, OH, Professional Engineer
• 2000, VA, Professional Engineer
• 2001, TX, Professional Engineer
• 2002, WV, Professional Engineer
• 2002, NC, Professional Engineer
• 2003, NY, Professional Engineer
• 2003, FL, Professional Engineer

Professional Societies:

• Past President, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
• Former State Chairman, Professional Engineers in Private Practice
• Past President, L.V. Chapter of Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
• Member: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and American Consulting Engineers Council.

Awards:

• 2000 Honor Award, Environmental Division
• 2001 Honor Award, Special Projects, Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence Competition sponsored by the Consulting Engineers Council of Pennsylvania
• Engineer of the Year, 1989, PSPE - Lehigh Valley Chapter
• Community Spirit, 2001, Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal
• PSPE-PEPP Professional Development Award