Morrison Hershfield is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2009, Jeffers Engineering Associates (JEA) joined our team.  JEA is a highly respected, nationally-recognized electrical engineering firm headquartered in Atlanta GA.  William “Bill” D. Jeffers, PE, founded the firm in 1980.

JEA specializes in data centers, with specific expertise in reliable power distribution systems.  In addition to data centers, JEA has also built a reputation for exceptional service to a broad base of prominent architects conducting work nationally and internationally.

Edward A. Gazzola, M.Eng., P.Eng., President of Morrison Hershfield Corporation, comments “Adding the depth of expertise that Jeffers Engineering brings to our existing suite of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, architectural and structural capabilities will strengthen our reputation for providing cost-effective data center designs to our clients nationally”.

Jeffers comments, “By joining forces, my clients will now enjoy the full breadth of engineering expertise that Morrison Hershfield can bring to their projects”.  Mr. Jeffers goes on to state, “I have particularly come to appreciate Morrison Hershfield’s high-end consulting expertise, including building envelope, fire protection & life safety and code consulting, all of which are now available as specialty services to my clients”.

Jeffers Engineering has relocated into the Morrison Hershfield Atlanta office and Mr. Jeffers has become a Principal of the firm.