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September 2, 2004/Phoenix, Ariz.: Anthony J. DeFrancesco, Q.E.I., was recently named area manager of the Southwest Region of Vertical Transportation Excellence (VTX), an elevator and escalator consulting firm, which also specializes in moving walks and material handling design. The firm serves the aviation, educational, healthcare, commercial, and public transit markets across the United States. VTX operates as a division of Gannett Fleming, an international planning, design, and construction management firm.

Based in VTX’s new Phoenix office, DeFrancesco will be responsible for providing direct project support on key existing contracts with the city of Phoenix and the development of new business opportunities both locally and in the southwestern United States. His responsibilities include project management, design solution development, contract document development, detailed installation and equipment inspections, review of contractual submittals, and evaluation of design change orders.

“We have seen tremendous growth and development in Tony that has been reflected by the numerous positive comments received from our clients he has been supporting,” said Kenneth G. Hamby, Q.E.I., vice president of VTX. “The experience he has gained and his ability to quickly adapt to new circumstances will serve him and VTX well as we continue to develop our efforts in the Southwest.”

DeFrancesco has more than 10 years of experience in design, modernization, maintenance, and project management for new and existing elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems, as well as dumbwaiters, material lifts, and related equipment. He conducts in-depth safety inspections to assure that code and special requirements are fulfilled, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also performs construction, investigative, and acceptance inspections.

Recently, DeFrancesco acted on behalf of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in the position of resident engineer responsible for overall contract oversight and administration for the MTA’s Escalator and Elevator Rehabilitation Programs.

DeFrancesco holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Temple University. He is a registered qualified elevator inspector (Q.E.I.) and member of the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities.