Pennoni Expands Energy Initiative with New Hires

• Edward Patton, PE, LEED AP, has joined the firm as energy division manager and will work out of the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
• Michael Cromer, PG, has joined the firm as a senior geologist and will work out of the firm’s West Chester office. 

Pennoni has expertise in renewable energy as well as energy efficiency analysis and design, and can evaluate the economic and operational impacts of these technologies on a client’s facility. 

“We are excited to expand our energy team with these new additions,” said Pennoni Senior Vice President for Strategic Growth Joe Viscuso, PE. “The energy sector is wide-ranging and changing rapidly. The addition of both Ed and Mike will allow Pennoni to keep our clients informed of the emerging technologies that will benefit their operations. Ed’s knowledge and expertise in the industry will allow him to immediately step in and expand our initiatives while Mike’s attention to client service and detail make him an excellent choice to join our firm.” 

Before joining Pennoni, Mr. Patton worked as the director of capital projects for Riverlife in Pittsburgh. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional. Mr. Patton is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where he received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He is a member of ASCE, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and his specialties include civil, structural, transportation, and ecological engineering.  

Mr. Cromer previously served as senior vice president of Dynamic Energy in Wayne, PA. He is a Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware and his specialties include site remediation, solid waste, land development, and distributed generation (solar and CHP). Mr. Cromer is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers, the Association of Facility Engineers, and the Professional Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG). He received a geo-environmental bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and a master's degree in earth science/hydrology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.