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Thomas M. Ancillotti Project Representative
Thomas M. Ancillotti
Project RepresentativeWhile earning a master of architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor of architecture degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Tom pursued diverse internship experiences, where he honed his skills at architectural drafting, wind load calculations, condition surveys, site visits, urban planning, and facade and roof replacement design. He supports building enclosure evaluation, rehabilitation, and design in the firm’s New York office.
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Kristen T. Anderson Project Representative
Kristen T. Anderson
Project RepresentativeAn honors scholar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Kristen studied architecture in Rome and interned at New York design firms, where she participated in historic preservation, educational, institutional, and civic architectural projects. With a commitment to outreach and service, she dedicates her design and community action experience to numerous volunteer activities. Kristen applies her broad skill set to providing architectural support for the firm’s New York area projects.
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Eric Au, LEED Green Assoc. Project Coordinator
Eric Au, LEED Green Assoc.
Project CoordinatorWhile studying civil engineering at Syracuse University, Eric led the structural rehabilitation of a historic armory, a project that demanded consideration of historical significance and constructability. As an intern at the New York City Department of Design and Construction, he participated in management of large projects at diverse facilities, which afforded him insight into detail-oriented construction practices. A certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Eric applies his technical background to supporting the New York engineering team.
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Daniel L. Bishop, AIA Project Architect
Daniel L. Bishop, AIA
Project ArchitectWith a graduate architecture education that includes a stint at the Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark, as well as a master of architecture degree from the University of Buffalo, Dan provides design development and project administration support to Hoffmann Architects’ Virginia office. He produces drawings, reports, specifications, and field notes that bring projects to successful completion.
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J. Christopher Clements, AIA Staff Architect
J. Christopher Clements, AIA
Staff ArchitectEarning a Master of Architecture degree from the Catholic University of America represented the start of a new career trajectory for Chris, who worked for several years in the drinking water treatment industry. His undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary concentrated on chemistry and fine arts, and he is well versed in chemical sampling and laboratory analysis. His years in water management also provided him with experience in the design and construction industry, overseeing refurbishment of water and sewer systems.
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Deborah J. Costantini, AIA Senior Architect
Deborah J. Costantini, AIA
Senior ArchitectAn experienced architect who first joined the firm in 1997, Debbie meets the challenges and opportunities of building envelope rehabilitation with skill, expertise, and attention to detail. As Senior Architect, she works to advance the firm’s technical knowledge and leads project teams in meeting design objectives. She holds an architecture degree from Roger Williams University.
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Deena Darby, Assoc. AIA Senior Project Representative
Deena Darby, Assoc. AIA
Senior Project RepresentativeFrom her early years at Savannah Arts Academy, through her Bachelor of Architecture degree program at Syracuse University School of Architecture, Deena has been an engaged and dynamic leader. Whether developing a student architecture publication, landing prestigious research and design internships, or studying abroad in Italy and the U.K., Deena takes the initiative in creating meaningful conversations about architecture. In the firm’s New York City office, she supports project teams in delivering innovative solutions to building envelope challenges.
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Robert G. Delagrange Business Development Manager
Robert G. Delagrange
Business Development ManagerWith an MBA from the University of New Haven and more than 15 years of sales experience, Bob has the know-how to meet clients’ building envelope needs. A board member and committee chair for two architectural landmarks—and former Hoffmann Architects projects—in his home town, Bob appreciates the challenges of preserving historic structures. His focus is to expand and sustain client relationships in the New England region.
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Cathy A. DellaValle Marketing Coordinator
Cathy A. DellaValle
Marketing CoordinatorCathy brings a wealth of administrative, communications, marketing, and community outreach experience to her role supporting business development and marketing activity in all three offices. A graduate of Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Cathy applies her diverse background in improving efficiency, streamlining organization, and providing polished deliverables to her position on the marketing team.
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Maureen J. Dobbins Vice PresidentDirector, Business Development
Maureen J. Dobbins
Vice PresidentDirector, Business DevelopmentDeveloping and maintaining client relationships is Maureen’s central responsibility. She oversees sales, business development, public relations, and marketing initiatives company-wide. Under her leadership, the business development and marketing team establishes connections, develops project strategies, explores new markets, and maintains active participation in industry organizations. Maureen holds an MBA in Marketing Management and Information Systems from Pace University.
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Ann-Marie Doyle Senior Administrative Assistant
Ann-Marie Doyle
Senior Administrative AssistantWith Hoffmann Architects since the 1980s, Ann-Marie is one of the longest-serving employees. The friendly face of the firm, she answers calls, greets visitors and clients, manages correspondence and filing, provides administrative training for new staff, and keeps the office in good working order.
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D. Teresa Epstein Senior Administrative Assistant
D. Teresa Epstein
Senior Administrative AssistantAlthough her official role is to provide administrative support to the New York office, Teresa does much more; serving as the glue that holds everything together, she keeps the office working efficiently, supports marketing efforts, and manages the day-to-day affairs of senior staff. She has been with the firm since 2000.
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Robert M. Fraguada Project Representative
Robert M. Fraguada
Project RepresentativeRob holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in construction management from Pratt Institute, which affords him a pragmatic approach to the logistical and technical considerations of building envelope projects. Drawing from his internship, educational, and freelance experience, as well as his extensive design software skills, Rob provides drafting, field work, and document development support to the New York office.
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Kelsey R. Greenleaf, Assoc. AIA Senior Project Representative
Kelsey R. Greenleaf, Assoc. AIA
Senior Project RepresentativeWith a background in classical architecture and field study in Florence, Italy, Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Keene State College, and she has completed more than two years toward a Master of Architecture degree at the Boston Architectural College. Kelsey brings experience in drafting to her role as part of the Connecticut technical team, where she develops plans and detail drawings, reviews submittals, performs field work, and prepares documentation for building envelope rehabilitation projects.
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Craig A. Hargrove, AIA, LEED AP Senior Vice PresidentDirector, Architecture
Craig A. Hargrove, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Vice PresidentDirector, ArchitectureCraig manages the resources of the New York City office. Under his direction, project teams consistently deliver technically demanding rehabilitation solutions on time and within budget. Craig has over 25 years’ experience in building design, construction, and rehabilitation. He puts his architecture degree from the New York Institute of Technology to work as he and his staff address the complex building envelope challenges of America’s largest metropolitan area.
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Alison B. Hoffmann Communications Manager
Alison B. Hoffmann
Communications ManagerWith a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, Alison is the single point of contact for all official corporate communication. She edits and produces the award-winning Hoffmann Architects JOURNAL, as well as technical articles in trade publications, and she oversees the image and reputation of the firm in print, online, and in the industry.
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John J. Hoffmann, FAIA Executive Chairman
John J. Hoffmann, FAIA
Executive ChairmanA commitment to the nearly lost art of innovative, precise architectural detailing guides John’s direction of the remedial and restoration projects undertaken by the firm. He received his architecture degree from the City College of New York and was elevated into the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows in 1992 for significant contribution to the field of architecture.
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Avi A. Kamrat Executive Vice PresidentChief Financial Officer
Avi A. Kamrat
Executive Vice PresidentChief Financial OfficerAvi provides financial accountability for all of the firm’s projects. He oversees resource allocation and contract administration to maintain budget and scheduling objectives. Liaising between clients and the firm’s technical professionals, Avi applies his degree from Brandeis University to multidimensional business management practice.
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Lawrence Keenan, AIA, PE Senior Vice PresidentDirector, Architecture and Engineering
Lawrence Keenan, AIA, PE
Senior Vice PresidentDirector, Architecture and EngineeringLarry is the manager of technical staff for the firm’s Connecticut office. Both a licensed structural engineer and a registered architect, he brings experience and technical wherewithal to complex structural challenges. A civil engineering graduate of the University of Connecticut, Larry has been solving design problems in garages, facades, and plazas with Hoffmann Architects for more than 20 years, garnering two patents in the process.
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Erin L. Kesegi, AIA Senior Architect
Erin L. Kesegi, AIA
Senior ArchitectErin applies her architecture degree from Roger Williams University to the investigation and remediation of building envelope problems. Her leadership in mentoring emerging design professionals and overseeing company drafting and technical standards promotes achievement and consistency firm-wide.
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Juan Kuriyama, AIA Vice PresidentDirector, Architecture
Juan Kuriyama, AIA
Vice PresidentDirector, ArchitectureJuan is responsible for the diagnosis and resolution of building system distress. In his 15-plus years with the firm, he has been recognized for his expertise by both Spanish and English publications. Juan earned architecture degrees from Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and from Pratt Institute in New York.
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Cindy Lattanzio Human Resources Manager
Cindy Lattanzio
Human Resources ManagerGuiding employees in navigating benefits election, training, and personnel relations, Cindy is responsible for overseeing recruiting, hiring, and retention, as well as for administering benefits and compensation, providing management coaching, and improving job satisfaction and employee engagement for the entire staff. With a degree in sociology from Susquehanna University and experience at global Fortune 500 companies, Cindy brings sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills to the support and management of the firm’s most valuable resource: its people.
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Ari D. Levine, AIA Staff Architect
Ari D. Levine, AIA
Staff ArchitectA graduate of the Master of Architecture degree program at Tulane University, Ari concentrated on urban studies and participated in the Tulane URBANbuild studio, as well as internship opportunities at the Tulane Office of the University Architect. With educational experience that ranges from campus planning and feasibility studies to existing building field verification, Ari applies his well-rounded studies and field work to developing building enclosure solutions for projects in the New York City area.
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Tai Mahmuti, PE, LEED Green Assoc. Senior Engineer
Tai Mahmuti, PE, LEED Green Assoc.
Senior EngineerA civil engineering graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Tai leads project teams in research, design development, detail drawing, report preparation, and construction administration. His experience in building science and performance offers valuable perspective for the evaluation and rehabilitation of exterior envelope conditions.
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Steffany Malarik, AIA Senior Staff Architect
Steffany Malarik, AIA
Senior Staff ArchitectSteffany graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and she is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate. In addition to studying at the Pantheon Institute in Rome, Steffany interned at the NASA Glenn Research Center. She develops design solutions for roof and facade rehabilitation with the firm’s New York office.
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Robert A. Marsoli, Jr., PE Senior Engineer
Robert A. Marsoli, Jr., PE
Senior EngineerAs a key part of the firm’s engineering team, Rob lends proficiency in structural design and modification to building envelope and garage projects. With a degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University, he brings insight into technical matters that has proven vital to the investigation and rehabilitation of building distress.
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Rachel A. Mesite Corporate SecretarySenior Finance Coordinator
Rachel A. Mesite
Corporate SecretarySenior Finance CoordinatorIn collaboration with the Controller and CFO, Rachel maintains Hoffmann Architects’ financial records, processing invoices, reviewing expenses, and providing accounting support. An honors graduate of Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, Rachel contributes her experience in finance and administration to meeting the financial record-keeping and reporting needs of the firm.
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Amanda L. Miller, AIA Project Architect
Amanda L. Miller, AIA
Project ArchitectA collaborative leader with a Master in Design Studies from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Amanda received accolades for her work in urbanism and social justice and is now co-organizer of the Harvard Black in Design Conference. At the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Amanda was recognized for exceptional leadership, service, and academic merit with multiple awards. She brings a background of professional experience in commercial and institutional renovation and adaptive reuse to her role at Hoffmann Architects, where she develops building envelope design solutions for projects in the greater New York City area.
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Nicholas J. Moroniti Information Technology Manager
Nicholas J. Moroniti
Information Technology ManagerGiven the technologically-driven nature of the profession, Nick plays a critical role at Hoffmann Architects: he directs, plans, implements, troubleshoots and maintains all computing systems for the firm. From drafting software to smartphones, Nick applies his computer science degree from Quinnipiac University to the long-term planning and day-to-day management of the firm’s technology resources.
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David S. Obrizzo CAD/IT Coordinator
David S. Obrizzo
CAD/IT CoordinatorWith extensive experience in drafting, 3D modeling, and conceptual rendering, David is responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of computer-aided drafting standards for the firm. He develops training programs to support the technical staff in achieving consistent, precise drawings that provide clear information to the project team. Proficient in various architectural and graphic software programs, David works closely with the information technology manager to provide technical support and identify new ways to use technology to meet the needs of the firm.
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Rachel C. Palisin, PE, LEED AP BD+C Director, Engineering
Rachel C. Palisin, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Director, EngineeringDirector of the firm’s Washington DC area office, Rachel is an experienced professional engineer with a background in restoration and sustainable design. She studied Historic Preservation at the post-graduate level at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, and she holds a Master of Structural Engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Rachel applies her broad experience in engineering and preservation to the diagnosis and resolution of building envelope distress, as well as to the development of design details in consultation for new construction.
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Dipal B. Patel, LEED Green Assoc. Project Representative
Dipal B. Patel, LEED Green Assoc.
Project RepresentativeAn architecture graduate of Virginia Tech, Dipal studied abroad in several European countries, including Italy, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Croatia, and the U.K. As an architectural intern for the Smithsonian Institution, she contributed to historic preservation and renovation projects, and she also interned with a private practice design firm in Virginia, working on design details and the LEED certification process. At Hoffmann Architects, she supports design development, document preparation, and construction administration in the firm’s Virginia office.
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Guilherme C. Pinho Project Coordinator
Guilherme C. Pinho
Project CoordinatorCommitted to sustainable design and efficient construction, Guilherme doesn’t just talk the talk: he designed his home, which he is building with his own two hands, to be a Passive House with zero carbon footprint. Guilherme is a student in the Honors Program at Boston Architectural College, where he is working toward a Master of Architecture degree, and he earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Technology from the University of Hartford. Well versed in design software, he has an Architectural and Civil CADD Technology Diploma from Porter & Chester Institute in Connecticut. Guilherme applies more than 10 years’ experience in architectural drafting and construction management to supporting projects in the Connecticut office.
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Donna L. Rehm-McCabe Controller
Donna L. Rehm-McCabe
ControllerDonna is responsible for all financial and accounting activities of the firm, from client and payroll account processing to financial reporting. With a degree in accounting from American International College, Donna brings nearly 30 years of senior-level finance experience to her role in keeping the books and providing critical financial information to guide company decisions.
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Benjamin J. Robinson, AIA Senior Architect
Benjamin J. Robinson, AIA
Senior ArchitectAs chairperson of the Training and Resources Committee, Ben leads the firm’s professional development program and oversees implementation of company technical standards. A graduate of Connecticut College, Ben brings specialized experience in historic materials and construction styles to the restoration of local and national landmarks.
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Arthur L. Sanders, AIA Director, Special Projects
Arthur L. Sanders, AIA
Director, Special ProjectsA seasoned architect with nearly 30 years at the firm, Art lends his extensive experience in architectural remediation to organizing technical resources efficiently, overseeing project completion, and mentoring junior staff members. He is a strong proponent of specifications in design and has been active in the Construction Specifications Institute throughout his career. A Yale University alumnus and longtime New Haven resident, Art is committed to preserving and sustaining the architecture of his community.
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Russell M. Sanders, AIA President
Russell M. Sanders, AIA
PresidentRuss is responsible for the attention to detail that characterizes Hoffmann Architects projects. He oversees the technical staff company-wide to ensure that work is completed to rigorous standards. After receiving his architecture degree from the Ohio State University, Russ came right to work at Hoffmann Architects, where he has since honed a career’s worth of expertise in the technical demands of rehabilitation.
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Kara L. Shypula, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Assoc. Project Manager
Kara L. Shypula, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Assoc.
Project ManagerOften photographed hanging over the side of a New York skyscraper on an observation platform, Kara provides close-up inspection for even the most daunting of buildings. She also applies her architecture education at the University of Hartford to preparing drawings and specifications and providing project management services for building envelope rehabilitation.
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Steven J. Susca, PE Senior Engineer
Steven J. Susca, PE
Senior EngineerSteve’s engineering solutions do more than demonstrate the systems analysis techniques he learned while pursuing his structural engineering degree at the University of Connecticut. His technical ability goes beyond textbook calculation to draw from years of experience with diverse building materials and configurations.
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