Precis Announces New Process Engineering Leadership

Firm hires Jonathan Busam as Director of Process Engineering, promotes Van Zhao to Director of Process Technology

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Precis Engineering + Architecture, an award-winning design firm, has announced two key leadership changes in its Ambler, Pennsylvania headquarters. The firm has hired Jonathan Busam as Director of Process Engineering and promoted Van Zhao from Process Engineering Manager to Director of Process Technology.

Why it matters

These new leadership roles strengthen Precis' ability to deliver integrated engineering and architecture solutions that support the complex needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, and mission-critical clients. Busam and Zhao bring extensive client-side experience and technical expertise that will enhance Precis' process engineering capabilities.

The details

Busam, formerly a senior director of manufacturing, facilities maintenance, and engineering for DSM-Firmenich Biomedical, brings two decades of client-side engineering and process optimization skills to his new role. Zhao has nearly 20 years of consulting engineering experience and has provided technical leadership over the full spectrum of life sciences process engineering at Precis since joining the firm in 2023.

  • Busam was hired as Director of Process Engineering in February 2026.
  • Zhao was promoted from Process Engineering Manager to Director of Process Technology in February 2026.

The players

Jonathan Busam

Newly hired Director of Process Engineering at Precis Engineering + Architecture. Formerly a senior director of manufacturing, facilities maintenance, and engineering for DSM-Firmenich Biomedical.

Van Zhao

Promoted from Process Engineering Manager to Director of Process Technology at Precis Engineering + Architecture. Has nearly 20 years of consulting engineering experience.

Josh Capparella

Principal of PA Operations at Precis Engineering + Architecture.

Precis Engineering + Architecture

An award-winning design firm with offices in Ambler, Pennsylvania and Cary, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“Jonathan's ability to look holistically at processes and facilities will better inform the Precis design approach. We are excited to have his leadership and valued client perspective.”

— Josh Capparella, Principal - PA Operations (buildingenclosureonline.com)

“I am excited to collaborate with the current team, elevate process engineering, and drive innovative market solutions. I look forward to leveraging our collective strengths both to enhance our existing client relationships and to unlock new opportunities to offer a competitive edge.”

— Jonathan Busam, Director - Process Engineering (buildingenclosureonline.com)

“Engineering projects are long journeys, and lasting results come from strong partnerships. I believe in leading with integrity, building trust from day one, and working side-by-side with clients and teammates to reach the finish line together.”

— Van Zhao, Director - Process Technology (buildingenclosureonline.com)

The takeaway

Precis' new process engineering leadership will enhance the firm's ability to deliver integrated solutions that address the complex needs of clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, leveraging Busam's client-side expertise and Zhao's technical leadership.