Principals

P. Edwin Abbott, Jr., P.E., CCP
President

Ed, a Johns Hopkins University graduate, first joined Kibart in 1990, as Chief Mechanical Engineer. In 1992, was promoted to Vice President and ultimately became President of Kibart, Inc.

Mr. Abbott's responsibilities include management of the firm, lead mechanical engineer, and personal involvement in all of Kibart's projects. His close working relationship with Kibart’s technical staff ensures that the firm’s core values and principles continue to be reflected in the daily activities and achievements of the organization. He is licensed to practice engineering in the states of Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia.

Professional affiliations:

• National Society of Professional Engineers
• National Fire Protection Association
• International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers
• Engineering Society of Baltimore
• Consulting Engineers Council of Maryland
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
• Building Commissioning Association

David J. Fuller, P.E.
Vice President

Dave, a 1987 graduate of Loyola College in Maryland, joined Kibart in 1992 as an Electrical Project Manager. He was named Chief Electrical Engineer in 1994, and Vice President in 2001. Mr. Fuller's responsibilities include project designs and planning for all projects, including security and communication systems, as well as management of the entire electrical staff.

Mr. Fuller is licensed to practice engineering in the states of Maryland, Georgia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Professional affiliations:

• Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• National Fire Protection Association
• Automatic Fire Alarm Association
• Illuminating Engineering Society
• Consulting Engineers Council of Maryland

Farshad Kassiri, P.E.
Vice President

Farshad, a 1983 graduate of the University of Colorado, joined Kibart in 1989 as a Mechanical Project Manager, and is currently a Vice President responsible for various new building construction and renovation projects. Mr. Kassiri is currently responsible for leadership and guidance in design of numerous retirement community projects such as Riderwood Village in Prince George's County, MD, Greenspring Village, Springfield, VA, and Ann's Choice in Warminster, PA. Farshad provides the supervision central to support our Project Managers and the in-house systems we implement to achieve our high standards for quality and project management.

Professional affiliations:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers
• American Institute of Architects

R. Michael Ford
Vice President

Mike joined Kibart in 1992 after twenty years of having worked in the construction field and owning his own contracting company. Mr. Ford is the Principal-in-Charge of all cost estimating and construction administration of Kibart projects. Mike stays in tune with varying construction costs and business cycles ensuring accurate cost estimating. Mr. Ford's expertise in construction administration offers a unique level of comfort to clients.

Mike is a registered Baltimore County Journeyman Plumber with professional affiliations including:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
• Engineering Society of Baltimore
• Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore