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December 12, 2008

New LEED Accredited Professional

(Lititz, PA) – Derck & Edson Associates, with offices in Lancaster County (Borough of Lititz) and Centre County (Bellefonte Borough), is pleased to announce that Michael R. Smith, PE, has achieved LEED accreditation from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), demonstrating proficiency in state-of-the-art environmental and sustainable design.

Mr. Smith is a professional civil engineer with Derck & Edson Associates with over 11 years experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Harrisburg Area Community College. Mr. Smith is the deputy chief of the Lititz Fire Company.

LEED Accredited ProfessionalsTM are experienced building industry practitioners who have demonstrated their knowledge of integrated design and their capacity to facilitate the LEED certification process on the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. The exam tests an individual’s understanding of green building practices and principles, and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources, and processes. The accreditation program recognizes expertise in green building and LEED to help meet the growing demand from the public and private sectors for green buildings.

Our mission at Derck & Edson Associates is to make the outdoors great. Our staff of dedicated professionals, including Landscape Architects, Land Planners, and Civil Engineers, provides a full range of design and technical capabilities to carry a project through the entire design and construction process. Derck & Edson Associates is organized as a Limited Liability Partnership in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Partners are: Robert W. Kornman, RLA; James A. Wenger, RLA; Stephen B. Sproles, RLA.

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