1.27.10 | Chicago, IL | Mark Etheridge has been named a Vice President in the Health & Science Group at Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD), an international leader in the design of high performance building systems and sustainable design of the built environment.

Mr. Etheridge has over 20 years of engineering experience, primarily within the healthcare field.  Prior to joining ESD, he was responsible for the development of a regional healthcare presence in the Southeastern United States for an international engineering firm as well as project management of design services for over $2 billion of healthcare construction.  He has worked closely with hospital operations personnel, architects and other consultants to design facilities specifically suited for individual corporate missions and has led the sustainability initiatives on large capital projects including energy and rainwater studies intended to reduce utility consumption of those facilities. 

A licensed Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional, Mr. Etheridge received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Founded in 1967, Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (www. esdesign.com) has provided design solutions on hundreds of buildings in the United States and on major projects throughout the world.  The firm offers consulting engineering services in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, LEEDâ, sustainable design, commissioning, and technology.  ESD supports a diverse range of markets, including commercial, health and science, education, mission critical, residential, assembly, cultural, theaters, energy plants and transportation. Its clients include architects, developers and property managers with whom it works to restore the buildings of the  past and create new buildings of tomorrow.