Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD) has promoted Zackery House to chief operating officer.

House, who has also been named an executive vice president, has 24 years of technology and construction industry experience. He joined ESD in 2013 as practice leader for the Technology Consulting Engineering Practice. Previously, he worked in various leadership roles for Wal-Mart Stores in the company’s Information Systems and Realty Construction Division. During his 10 year career with Wal-Mart, he spearheaded corporate business initiatives that resulted in significant shareholder value and return on investment.

“Zac’s proven leadership, ethics, and expertise make him one of ESD’s most respected managers,” comment Raj Gupta, ESD’s CEO.  “He is the ideal candidate to take on an overall management role for the company.”

ESD is a global consulting-engineering firm focusing on the delivery of high-performance buildings. The company says it delivers value by creating healthy and productive environments and designing facilities that are more cost effective, flexible, reliable, and sustainable.