Scott Barry Assumes Leadership Role

SSR Ellers, an engineering, design and facility consulting firm, recently elected Scott Barry to succeed Ralph Richardson as board of director president for its 2009-2010 term.

Barry succeeds Richardson in the role of board president, where he will manage the firm’s day-to-day operations. With 35 years of project management experience, Barry has been an SSR Ellers employee for more than 33 years. His expertise includes local code requirements and health department regulations for plumbing and fire protection systems.

“As a long-time employee of SSR Ellers, Barry is well-equipped to lead the firm toward continued success as we remain committed to the Memphis community and surrounding area,” said Richardson.

President of SSR Ellers for the past seven years, Richardson will become chairman of the board where he will assist with the leadership transition and continue to serve as a senior project/client manager. Richardson has more than 45 years of experience in structural engineering.

Additional appointments include the election of David Bradford as secretary, Tom Needham as senior vice president and Walter Blalack, Brad Davis, Patrick Smith and David Bradford as vice presidents.