Last Updated:  Monday, April 26, 2010

 

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Staff

Roger C. Newberry, P.E.

Mr. Newberry is a professional engineer licensed in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. His knowledge in computer methodology helps in site design projects as well as the preparation of construction documents and engineering reports. He has been the engineer for numerous health care and commercial/retail developments.

Mr. Newberry effectively utilizes his experience gained in over 30 years of civil engineering practice. This experience ranges from Stormwater and transportation projects to every aspect of site design. He puts this experience to use by serving on various boards and commissions for the local community.

Mr. Newberry has completed numerous site development projects in conjunction with various architectural firms. This experience has allowed him to form many lasting relationships with individuals in the architectural community. His project management style works well with the collaborative nature of this type of project.

Mary Ann Driscoll, P.E.

Ms. Driscoll is responsible for many of the sanitary and site design projects completed by Michael Benza & Associates, Inc.

Sewer - Ms. Driscoll has been responsible for several sanitary sewer installation, replacement, and rehabilitation projects. She has also been responsible for the rehabilitation of several wastewater pumping stations. The scope of each project included the preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates, preparation of assessments, and construction administration.

Wastewater Treatment - Ms. Driscoll recently completed the Orwell WWTP Expansion and improvements at the Vermilion WWTP. She successfully completed the design of the improvements to the Wintergreen WWTP in Geauga County, and the Damascus WWTP in Mahoning County.

Grant Funding - Ms. Driscoll is skilled in the USDA review and approval process. The process was successfully completed for the Village of Orwell. The Village received $2.8 million in USDA Rural Development Loan/Grant funding as well as additional OPWC grant funding. The projects construction cost was $3.4 million and completed in December 2004.

Water Treatment - Ms. Driscoll was responsible for developing the plans and specifications for the Phase I improvements to the Vermilion Water Treatment Plant.

Site Development - Ms. Driscoll is presently the Project Engineer for the Marymount Health Systems Expansion. She has been responsible for the design of site improvements on several private projects. These site improvements include site grading, utility extensions and installations, storm water detention systems and parking lots.

Donald R. Phifer, P.E.

Roads - In the past, he has been responsible for roadway projects ranging from resurfacing of local streets to the design of the third lane installation for the Ohio Turnpike Commission. Representative clients include the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Cities of Bay Village, Cleveland, Euclid, Olmsted Falls, and Vermilion.

Traffic - Mr. Phifer has been responsible for the design of traffic signal installations for several communities. These range from single installations at isolated intersections to interconnected systems. He has also prepared traffic reports and analyses for local communities. He has attended traffic training seminars and is familiar with the design of roundabouts and other types of intersection design.

Intersections - Mr. Phifer is presently the Project Engineer for S.R. 82 Intersection Improvements in the City of North Royalton. This project includes detail plans and specifications for upgrading and widening at four major intersections. The project included intersection design, turning lane analysis, storm sewer, etc according to ODOT criteria. The project was funded by ODOT through the LPA process.

He was the project/design engineer for the improvement of SR 45/SR 307 intersection in Ashtabula County for ODOT. This project included signal warrants, intersection design and right of way acquisition. He assisted with the pre-construction meeting and all other construction services.

Water - Mr. Phifer has been responsible for several water line designs undertaken by the firm. He has performed the hydraulic analysis of five water distribution systems for various clients utilizing current water modeling software. These included rate setting and capital improvement programs.

Sewers - Mr. Phifer was responsible for the Storm Water Utility project for the City of Wadsworth and many Stormwater projects in the City of Cleveland Heights. Mr. Phifer was also responsible for several storm and sanitary sewer replacement, installation and rehabilitation projects. He has also performed hydraulic analysis for various clients.

Site Development - Mr. Phifer has been responsible for several private and public site development projects. These include the development of sites for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, assisted living facilities, county governmental buildings, and residential subdivisions. Design of these projects includes site grading, utility extensions, storm water detention, and parking lot layouts, as well as assistance for the client during construction.