Pump Systems Matter Announces 2016 PSM Leadership Award; Ray Hardee, Co-Founder, Engineered Software, Inc. Receives Honor
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Pump Systems Matter (PSM), leading global source for pump
system training and education, bestowed its prestigious Leadership Award to Ray
Hardee, co-founder and chief engineer of Engineered Software, Inc., at
the Hydraulic Institute (HI) Annual Conference and Centennial Gala recently
held at the JW Marriott – Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. This award recognizes
outstanding HI members who made lifetime achievements to the advancement of
pumps and pumping systems, energy efficiency, reliability and performance.
With nearly 50 years of experience in pump system analysis
and software development, Ray Hardee has held many roles in engineering
consultation, product marketing as well as training. Before expanding his career in software, he
served his country, graduating with honors from the United States Merchant
Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY and spending several years as an officer in
the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power program.
After his service, he spent over 10 years in the power generation
industry. In 1982, he cofounded Engineered Software, Inc. and is a co-creator
of PIPE-FLO® Professional and PUMP-FLO® software. Ray also contributed to the development of
the Optimizing Pumping Systems Guidebook and the ISO/ASME 14414:2015 Pump
System Energy Assessment. In addition, he has authored Piping System
Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining a Clear Picture of Your Piping
System.
Mark Sullivan, PSM Director, Education & Training,
notes “Ray Hardee has contributed dozens of articles and papers to various
magazines and standard publications on behalf of our institution. He has been a
founding member of the Pump Systems Matter organization and a leader in
technical education programs across the world.
Both HI and PSM are deeply grateful for his ongoing commitment and dedication
to expanding pump education and training.”
Engineered Software, Inc. is a current sponsor of PSM and
actively works with the organization to assist pump end-users in improving pump
efficiency and address strategic energy management and pump system performance
and optimization.
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