Progressive Design, Inc.
Janet Ferrara is a seasoned professional in the field of building information modeling (BIM) and electrical design with extensive experience across several companies. Currently serving as BIM Manager at Progressive Design, Inc. since September 2022, Janet previously held positions as Project Designer II and Project Designer at Wiley|Wilson from October 2018 to September 2022. Earlier in Janet's career, roles included Electrical Designer at AKF Group and Mason & Hanger, as well as CAD Technician and BIM Coordinator at Integral Group, Inc. Janet's educational background includes an Electrical Engineering degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College and an Associate's degree in Information Technology from ITT Technical Institute.
Progressive Design, Inc.
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business. Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.