Who We Are: Jeff Erdly, CEO & Co-Founder

Jeff Erdly is Masonry Preservation Services' chief problem solver. Responsible for initial investigation, pilot projects, analysis, and remediation recommendations on all MPS projects, Jeff co-founded Masonry Preservation Services in 1985.

Jeff is a nationally renowned authority on masonry preservation technology. He frequently speaks to industry and professional groups on masonry and façade inspections and repair technologies and has written numerous papers and articles for the masonry restoration industry.

Jeff is co-editor of two ASTM Special Technical Publications:

ASTM STP 1314: Water Leakage Through Building Façades
ASTM STP 1444: Building Façade Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection

Professional Affiliations:

Member: Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWR Institute), 1986 to Present
Member: The Association for Preservation Technology (APT), 1989 to Present
Member: National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1989 to Present
Member: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 1990 to Present
Symposium Chair: ASTM E06 Symposium, Building Façade Maintenance, Repair and Inspection, October 2002
Task Group Co-Chair: ASTM Committee E06.55.05, Façade Inspection, 1998 to Present
President: SWR Institute, March 1995 to February 1996
Committee Co-Chair: ASTM E06 Symposium, Water Leakage Through Building Façades, March 1996

Professional Experience:

1985 to Present
Masonry Preservation Services, Inc., Berwick, Pennsylvania
CEO & Co-Founder
Responsible for initial investigation, pilot projects, marketing, business development, and remediation recommendations. Also responsible for day-to-day business operations.

1979 to 1985
Raymond E. Kelly, Inc., Bowmansville, New York
Sales/Technical Representative
Responsible for Pennsylvania office contract administration and estimating. Experience included building façade repair and preservation.

1971 to 1979
Turbotville Block Company, Prestress Division, Turbotville, Pennsylvania
Division Manager, Precast/Prestress Concrete Fabrication Facility
Responsible for estimating, fabrication, and erection of architectural and structural concrete components.

Presentations/Publications:

Fall 2005
Roof Consultants Institute 2005 Symposium on Building Envelope Technology, Marriott Chicago Oak Brook Hotel

Spring 2004
ASTM STP 1444: Building Façade Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection, Co-Editor, ASTM Special Technical Publication (Symposium in Norfolk, Virginia)

Fall 2001
APT Conference, Asilomar, California, "The Preservation of Terra-Cotta, Three Case Studies"

Spring 2001
ASTM STP 1422: Performance of Exterior Building Walls, Co-Author of Paper Entitled "A Basic Guide to Minimize Sealant Joint Failure in Exterior Building Walls" (Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona)

Fall 1999
Speaker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts,
"Preserving the 20th Century Building Envelope"

February 1998
ASTM STP 1314: Water Leakage Through Building Façades, Co-Editor, ASTM Special Technical Publication (Symposium in Orlando, Florida)

Fall 1995
"Application Procedures for Masonry Treatments," Article for APT Bulletin, Vol. XXVI, No. 4, 1995

June 1992
"Sealant Application for EIFS Clad Structures," Presentation for CSI 36th Annual Convention and Exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia

November 1990
"Masonry Repair Quality Control," Presentation for APT Bridging the Gap, Washington, D.C.

Additional presentation and publication listings available on request.

Education:

Williamsport Area Community College (Pennsylvania College of Technology), Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Certificate, Engineering Drafting, 1972

Academic Honors:

Honors Graduate, Williamsport Area Community College (Pennsylvania College of Technology), 1972

2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Click here to e-mail Jeff. For more information on Masonry Preservation Services, call 800-772-3573.