80 Years of Innovation the Journey Continues

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From Humble Beginnings to National Acclaim

HEAPY’s journey began 80 years ago with a vision to serve our community through thoughtful engineering planning and design. From a local firm to an industry leader, we’ve grown by embracing change, building lasting relationships, and consistently delivering innovative solutions. Our legacy is built on a foundation of hard work, trust, and a passion for excellence.

While much has changed since our humble beginnings, our core values remain steadfast.

A black and white photo of two men in suits look at a poster board display together focused on energy efficiency in commercial buildings. — Tom Ferdelman, past president of HEAPY, presents a display focused on energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

Sustainability & Stewardship

Sustainable and resilient design has always been at the heart of HEAPY’s work. From pioneering energy-efficient designs to championing sustainability and carbon reduction for the built environment, we’ve continually evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients and the community.

Our team’s expertise in optimizing energy usage, improving human health, and building resilient infrastructure supports our commitment to creating a more sustainable world for the next generation. This legacy of innovation propels us forward as we continue to shape the future of the built environment.

An Audio History: HEAPY’s Legacy Through Its Leaders

Experience HEAPY’s journey of growth and innovation through the voices of past and present leaders who helped shape the firm. From its humble beginnings to becoming an industry leader, hear firsthand accounts of the milestones, challenges, and vision that have defined HEAPY’s legacy. Listen in and discover how HEAPY continues to evolve, innovate, and inspire.

HEAPY Past President Tom Ferdelman Interview

HEAPY Past President Rick Weber Interview

HEAPY Past President Rick Pavlak Interview

HEAPY Past President Mark Brumfield Interview

Join Us at HEAPY’s 80th Anniversary Events

Join us as we celebrate HEAPY’s 80th Anniversary with special events at each of our offices. Gather with us to honor our history, connect with colleagues, and help us build an exciting future in the communities we serve.

Celebration Event Schedule:

Mark Brumfield thanking everyone in Tampa, Florida.

Clients, Colleagues and Friends in the Community at the Tampa celebration.

Marv Heapy (left), the firm’s founding president, speaks with Sam Moorman (right), who took over as managing partner and president in 1967.

Tom Ferdelman, past president of HEAPY, presents a display focused on energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

The design team for Kettering City Schools poses outside the HEAPY headquarters office, circa 2002.

In 1981, HEAPY established a team focused on commissioning and energy analysis, and then in the 1990’s the firm created its first technology engineering services team. Both teams appear together in this photo, circa 2002.

A group of colleagues in office attire stand for a photo.

HEAPY’s retired Chief Innovation Officer, Michael Berning (fourth from the left, back row), stands with a group of colleagues, circa 2000.

Rick Weber, who became president of HEAPY in 1998, is pictured here at the firm’s former office located on Jefferson Street in Dayton, Ohio.

A man and woman are seated at a picnic table beneath a shelter with their three children.

Mark Brumfield (far left), HEAPY’s current president, is pictured here at a company outing with his family in 1999.

HEAPY has long been a leader in sustainable design. The firm’s LEED accredited professionals are pictured here, circa 2006.

Established in 1981, HEAPY’s commissioning and energy services group is pictured.

A man and woman stand with their son outside on a sunny summer day at a mini-golf course.

Rick Pavlak (middle), HEAPY’s fifth president, is pictured with his family at a company outing.

HEAPY’s conceptual and master planning team is pictured, circa 2003. Three past presidents are pictured: Rick Weber (Far left), Tom Ferdelman (second from the left, back row), and Rick Pavlak (fourth from the right, front row).