ARCOM's staff of over 45 professionals represents some of the most innovative and personable
specification professionals, writers, editors, computer scientists, and service people in the
industry. Read brief biographical sketches for just a few of the people serving you at ARCOM.
David E. Furry, PE, CDT
Director of SpecText
Dave joined ARCOM in July 2011 as Director of SpecText, and brings with him over 38
years of design and construction experience crossing a broad spectrum within the engineering
field.
Eugene (Buz) Groshong, Jr., CCS, CSI, LEED A.P.
Senior Architectural Specification Writer
Buz Groshong is the MasterSpec staff writer for specification sections
dealing with LEED requirements, masonry, stone, carpentry, woodwork, wood doors, metalwork,
louvers, elevators, and miscellaneous other subjects.
Joseph Berchenko, AIA, CSI, CCS
Assistant Director, Architectural Specifications
"I spent countless hours studying the 'green sheets' as we called the MasterSpec
Evaluations. It was like getting a second college education. I never imagined that one day I'd
be writing them myself."
Tim Werbstein, AIA, CCS
Senior Architectural Specification Writer
Tim Werbstein, AIA, CCS, a graduate of the City College of New
York ... has worked primarily in the New York, Florida, and Metropolitan DC areas for over
30 years and is a registered architect in several states.
Mike Hermes
Director of Software Development
Michael joined ARCOM in 2008 bringing with him 22 years of professional
software development experience in several industries.
Alan Burningham
Information Systems Manager
Alan joined ARCOM in March of 1995. He graduated Magna Cum Laude
from Weber State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Information Systems.
Joshua Coffey
Technical Support
Josh is the primary technical support contact for MasterSpec and
SpecWare software. He has worked with ARCOM since 2007 and has trained extensively,
learning the ins and outs of each software component and its operation.