Jeffrey W. Pearce, P.E., Professional Engineer

Jeff started in the consulting business as a draftsman almost 20 years ago while attending the University of Akron. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree, he continued working as a designer until obtaining his State Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer.

As the founder and owner of Pearce Engineering, Jeff is involved in every aspect of the company, from the administration issues to the final engineering product.

His primary duties include direction of the work to the proper department within the company to assure the customer is getting the most from PE. But he is also very active in individual projects, performing everything from the conceptual design to the final engineering. Field coordination, system start-ups and troubleshooting are also part of his responsibilities.

Jeff has spent his career working closely with the people around him, taking a hands-on approach. This kind of work ethic has followed him into his roll as company owner.

Joel A. Rosenbaum, P.E., Professional Engineer

Joel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Joel has over 40 years experience in consulting, design and manufacturing for electrical substations, switchgear, industrial facilities, and commercial facilities. He has extensive and diversified experience in management, administration of contracts, management of design and installation of electrical facilities, systems and equipment, and in quality system set-up (including ISO 9001).

Joel has an extreme penchant for adherence to detail, making him well suited for construction design projects.

Joe Franzcak, Designer

Joe is a graduate of the University of Akron, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He also holds an associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is proficient in all aspects of computer operations, which makes him well-suited for assisting the Engineers in the design of power systems here at PE. His mechanical knowledge complements the construction engineering we perform.

Joe also performs day-to-day technical and network support for our office computer systems. His communication skills and willingness to be a part of a team effort make him a strong in-office asset to the engineers and draftsmen.

Brent Cronebach, Designer

Before joining the team here at Pearce Engineering, Brent spent 20+ years working in many different aspects of engineering, including product design and project management. He has worked with customers, contractors and fabricators on many projects, and he has spent many hours working with the final end-users of the equipment he was designing. His work responsibilities have covered the entire project from the design, sourcing of materials, and actual implementation of the equipment.

His main duties at PE are the design of commercial and industrial power systems, which includes coordinating the project with the owners, architects, mechanical engineers, utility company and construction contractors.

James Parrot, Draftsperson

James is a graduate of the Technology Education College, where he earned an Associates Degree in Drafting/AutoCAD. After graduating, he worked as a draftsman in the consulting and manufacturing industries before joining The U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force he worked as an Engineering Assistant in the Civil Engineering Squadron performing duties such as drafting, design, and surveying.

James spent approximately 8 months deployed at Ali Air Base in Iraq where he worked with the Army Corp. of Engineers assisting Engineers in the design, layout, and reconstruction process.

James’s duties at PE include drafting, controlling of equipment shop drawings and customer record drawings, and assisting with field surveying and data collection.

Oran (O.P.) Post, Design Engineer

Oran (O.P.) Post provides commercial and industrial electrical design at Pearce Engineering, utilizing his forty-plus years of experience in the electrical industry to our advantage. His electrical training began in the US Navy and continued through the IBEW Local 306 Apprentice and Journeyman programs, culminating in his certification as an inspector for the State of Ohio. OP served as the Electrical Inspector for the City of Cuyahoga Falls for 22 years, and was an IBEW apprenticeship and journeyman training instructor for 20 years.

O.P. is the chairman of the Ohio Board of Building Standards Electrical Safety Inspector Advisory Committee, and was appointed by Ohio’s governor to the construction industry’s licensing board in 2005. O.P. has been a code panel member of the NEC (NFPA 70) since 1993, representing the IAEI, where he is a former chairman. This code expertise makes him an invaluable asset for the design of the commercial and industrial systems, helping to guarantee building department approvals of our plans.

Dale Ayers, Manager, Field Engineering

Before joining the team here at Pearce Engineering, Dale spent almost thirty years working for an electric utility and then another twelve years in the consulting business.

At the utility, Dale worked his way up through the departments before retiring as head of the substation division. In the consulting business, Dale spent his time performing duties similar to those he now performs at Pearce Engineering.

These duties include the review of relaying schemes and their installation drawings, the design and review of interconnection drawings and systems, the review of equipment shop drawings, and the in-field review of equipment installations.

Dale also assists in system start-ups and system trouble shooting, as well as the development and initiation of system maintenance programs.

Dale is a real hands on person who works directly with the field personnel of our customers to assist them in any way needed.

Chriss Walker, Office Manager/Contracts Admin.

For more than 30 years, Chriss has enjoyed a career as an administrative professional in many different types of business environments, including manufacturing and engineering. Her understanding of, and proficiency with, a variety of office programs and procedures provides our staff and customers with the support and service they deserve.

Her responsibilities include daily management of our offices, formatting of all technical specs, contracts administration, coordination of contractor scheduling and payment procedures.

Chriss's dedication to professionalism and quality customer service is an invaluable asset to our company.