Harberson promoted to commercial studio manager at DeStefano Architects

DeStefano Architects PLLC promoted Robert Harbeson, AIA, to commercial studio manager. Harbeson joined DeStefano A in 2003. Since joining, he has been a valuable asset in design and management of the firm's commercial projects. In downtown Portsmouth, Harbeson was involved in restaurant renovation at 96 State St., the redevelopment at 111 Maplewood Ave.and the residential construction at 10 State St. Across the Seacoast, Harbeson managed the renovation project at Abenaqui Country Clubhouse in Rye and two major projects at the Pease Tradeport: Medtronics (formerly Salient Surgical) and the main facility of Great Bay Kids Co. He is working on a campus repositioning project in Duxbury, Mass. Harbeson is a registered Architect in the State of New Hampshire and holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Art History from the University of Delaware. He is the vice chair for the board of directors for Great Bay Kids Co., the treasurer on the board of directors for Area Home Care and Family Services and an active member of the N.H. Lodging and Restaurant Association. Lisa DeStefano, principal architect said, "In Robert's 11-plus years with DeStefano Architects, he has contributed to the tremendous reputation the firm has within the community and his high standards and industry knowledge provide benefit to new staff and the firm as a whole."