Hoffmann Architects

Kristen T. Anderson, AIA

An honors scholar while earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree 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. Her love of historic buildings in addition to courses at Rensselaer instilled in her the crucial role architects hold in preserving the existing built environment. These factors influenced her choice to pursue a career focusing on the technical intricacies and creative design solutions that are indicative of sustainable design for the rehabilitation of existing building exteriors.

Kristen applies her broad skill set to her role supporting the New York technical team, where she develops schematic designs, construction drawings and details, reviews and processes submittals, and prepares specification documents for building envelope rehabilitation projects. She also performs as a filing representative for New York City Department of Buildings applications, participates in various project administration roles, and serves as co-organizer for the Hoffmann Emerging Professionals Group. Her field work responsibilities include conducting roof and facade inspections for NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)/Local Law 11 projects, contract administration progress site visits, and existing conditions surveys. She especially enjoys working on roof replacement and hardscape/plaza rehabilitation projects for various universities and historic/religious buildings.

With a commitment to outreach and service, Kristen dedicates her design and community action experience to numerous volunteer activities.

Kristen is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and the Hoffmann Emerging Professionals Group.

With Hoffmann since: 2019

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Daniel L. Bishop, AIA

Manager of the firm’s Washington DC area office, Daniel is an experienced professional architect who has been with the firm for more than 11 years. He has 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. Daniel applies his broad experience to the diagnosis and resolution of building envelope distress, as well as to the development of design details in consultation for new construction. As a manager, he seeks to create a collaborative environment that provides for professional growth and successful projects.

Daniel is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association for Preservation Technology (APT), Building Enclosure Council (BEC), and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).

In his free time, Daniel enjoys using his slowly growing home workshop to take on a variety of home improvement and woodworking projects.

With Hoffmann since: 2011

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Mike F. Criollo Lalvay

While earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University College of Engineering, Mike was a mentor, a teaching assistant, and an undergraduate researcher in the Cornell Fracture Research Group, as well as an intern with the U.S. Department of the Interior. After graduation, he worked at an engineering practice, analyzing structural building elements and developing plans and details. He knows several programming languages and is fluent in Spanish.

At Hoffmann, he supports condition assessment, design development, document preparation, and contract administration for projects in the greater New York City area.

With Hoffmann since: 2021

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Robert G. Delagrange

With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Bob has worked in various capacities, including 18 years within the AEC industry. He studied at the University of Connecticut to earn his bachelor’s degree prior to pursuing an MBA from the University of New Haven.

His role with Hoffmann Architects + Engineers is to identify, develop, and maintain client relationships across southern New England, focusing predominantly on healthcare, higher education and independent schools, and corporate facilities. His collaboration with the firm’s seasoned architects and engineers has helped Hoffmann address the building enclosure challenges faced by the facilities and real estate professionals we work with regularly.

Bob is an active member of Connecticut Building Congress (CBC), CoreNet, New England Healthcare Engineers Society (NEHES) – including the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapters – and the International Association for Museum Facilities Administrators (IAMFA). He also regularly attends events hosted by Professional Women in Construction (PWC), the Construction Institute, Greater Hartford Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and other industry organizations.

Outside the office, Bob manages a busy schedule through his involvement with the Howard Whittemore Memorial Library as Board President, and the Congregational Church of Naugatuck as Business Committee Chair and Trustee. In his free time, Bob performs regularly with a couple of horn bands, playing trumpet and flugel horn. In addition, he enjoys classic cars, motorcycles, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, and spending time with his wife, two kids and their dog.

With Hoffmann since: 2016

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Maureen J. Dobbins

Developing 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.

Active in many industry organizations, often in a leadership capacity, Maureen is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Connecticut Building Congress (CBC), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), New England Healthcare Engineers Society (NEHES), Professional Women in Construction (PWC), Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the Construction Institute, CoreNet, and the Real Estate Finance Association (REFA).

Outside the office, Maureen is a baseball mom and cooking enthusiast.

With Hoffmann since: 2008

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Ann-Marie Doyle

With Hoffmann 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. She also provides support to the finance department.

Outside the office, Ann-Marie enjoys the outdoors, hiking and exploring the many U.S. National Parks with her husband and West Coast friends. She is the proud grandmother to three beautiful granddaughters. She also enjoys spending time and holidays with her family, which is always growing – 55 and counting.

With Hoffmann since: 1989

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Jeremiah O. Ekoja, Assoc. AIA

Jeremiah brings skills in all phases of design, from concept through construction, to supporting DC-area project teams. After earning a B.S. in architecture and environmental design and an M.Arch. from Morgan State University, he applied his prodigious abilities in architectural drawing and rendering to creating public and private outdoor spaces in and around DC. As an intern, he worked with a landscape architect to design parks in various Baltimore neighborhoods, and, as a graduate assistant, he participated in innovative design programs, including the HBCU Africa Innovation City and the Bethel Burying Ground Memorial competition. At Hoffmann, he applies his studies of the relationship between communities and the built environment to the thoughtful design of building enclosure projects.

Outside the office, Jeremiah bikes and hikes local trails along the Potomac River, at the Great Falls of the Potomac and at Rock Creek National Park. He also enjoys photography, painting with acrylics, and sculpting with clay, as well as flying drones, skateboarding, and roller skating. An avid traveler, Jeremiah has visited London, as well as several countries in Western and Central Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Cameroon.

Jeremiah is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

With Hoffmann since: 2022

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Robert M. Fraguada, Assoc. AIA

Rob 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 enclosure 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.

Rob has worked on more than 40 projects with Hoffmann, including restoration and replacement of facades, roofs, and historic windows, as well as water infiltration investigation and plaza rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Hoffmann Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Outside the office, Rob is an avid photographer, and he shares his striking images of New York life and culture on his Instagram (@robfraguada). He is also fluent in Spanish and an accomplished soccer player.

With Hoffmann since: 2018

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Elizabeth A. Hnatiw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

With a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana, Beth has an educational background that combines modern material science with historic preservation. At Hoffmann’s Virginia office, she applies this scientific and practical training to the diagnosis and resolution of building distress, particularly for historic and landmark structures.

Beth is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association for Preservation Technology (APT), Building Enclosure Council (BEC), and United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Outside work, Beth enjoys gardening, reading to her children, knitting, playing the accordion, and taking adventure hikes with her family. Currently, she is President of Northern Virginia Parents of Multiples and an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

With Hoffmann since: 2012 / 2021

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Alison B. Hoffmann

With 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 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.

Alison serves as Chair of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Under her leadership, the committee’s work garnered the firm the inaugural Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Award from AIA Connecticut. She was also recently invited to join the Women United Steering Committee at the United Way of Greater New Haven.

In her roles as a communications professional and J.E.D.I. advocate, she strives for inclusive and empowering programming that elevates the discourse on the building enclosure and highlights voices of the diverse professionals contributing to the field.

Outside the office, Alison enjoys streaming audiobooks while running (favorite to date: Sherlock Holmes, narrated by Stephen Fry), reading (recent nonfiction pick: Invisible Child by Andrea Elliot; recent fiction: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr), re-watching favorite films with her daughters (such as: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), taking embarrassing home workout classes (barre, MMA, boot camp), attempting to leash-train her two cats, and cooking too-elaborate weeknight dinners (vegan).

With Hoffmann since: 2007

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Lawrence Keenan, AIA, PE

Larry 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 for more than 20 years, garnering two patents in the process.

Active in the professional community, Larry is a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), and Precast/Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI).

In his free time, Larry enjoys gardening and bicycling. He is also a private pilot.

With Hoffmann since: 1997

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Erin L. Kesegi, AIA

Erin 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.

Erin is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

With Hoffmann since: 2001

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Tai Mahmuti, PE

A civil engineering graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Tai is a Professional Engineer licensed in NY, NJ and CT and 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 and design of new facade systems. A partner at Hoffmann with direct reports, Tai is one of the firm’s young leaders in the New York City office.

Active in the professional community, Tai is a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI). He was elected Vice President of the Metro New York Chapter of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) for 2023.

Outside work, Tai’s interests span from economics and North American politics to golf and basketball.

With Hoffmann since: 2015

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Robert A. Marsoli, Jr., PE

As 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. Rob draws on his extensive experience treating a range of building systems, materials, and conditions to provide well-thought-out and detailed solutions to encountered problems.

A licensed Professional Engineer, Rob is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

In his free time, Rob enjoys taking trips up the coast with family, playing golf, and applying his engineering skills to one new project or another in his yard.

With Hoffmann since: 2007

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Nicholas J. Moroniti

Given the technologically-driven nature of the profession, Nick plays a critical role at Hoffmann: 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.

Nick oversees technology partner relationships, including software, cloud, and DataCom service providers. He also governs all facets of network and cyber security, as well as coordinates and administers staff technology training. Seamlessly and efficiently adapting operations to the varying stages of the pandemic, he designed and implemented private wide-area network and effectively migrated the firm from a 100% premise-based infrastructure to Hybrid Cloud. Under his leadership, the firm’s staff successfully transitioned from an office-based workforce to a hybrid remote workforce. Adaptability and responsiveness are the hallmarks of Nick’s infrastructure management to keep Hoffmann nimble and productive in any conditions.

In his free time, Nick is a devoted hockey coach, parent, player, and fan, as well as an avid gardener. He has been making his own homemade wine for over 20 years.

Nick is a member of the Newforma Product Advisory Board and the Comcast Business Advisors Panel.

With Hoffmann since: 2004

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David S. Obrizzo

With extensive experience in conventional drafting, AutoCAD, Sketchup 3D, Podium 3D render engine, Photoshop, MasterCAM, Dave is responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of computer-aided drafting (CAD) standards for the firm.

Dave develops training programs to support the technical staff in achieving consistent, precise drawings that provide clear information to the project team. He reviews all outgoing projects to verify that documents meet Hoffmann’s exacting graphic standards. In collaboration with the information technology manager, he provides technical support and assists in hardware and software rollouts and upgrades.

Proficient in various architectural and graphic software programs, Dave works closely with the IT manager to provide technical support, evaluate and develop new software and infrastructure, and identify innovative ways to use technology to meet the needs of the firm.

Outside work, Dave enjoys playing roller hockey, woodworking, playing the bass, working out, and walking his two goldens.

With Hoffmann since: 2015

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Donna L. Rehm-McCabe

Donna 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.

Donna is an active member of the Hoffmann Architects Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

With Hoffmann since: 2009

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Merlyn Y. Rivera

With experience in the complete design-through-construction process, Merlyn has the technical and people skills to see projects to successful outcomes. She develops on-budget, on-schedule drawings and specifications, and she evaluates contractor submittals and coordinates among diverse trades to verify code compliance and conformance with client expectations. Fluent in Spanish, she applies her architecture education at the Catholic University of America to supporting project teams in the firm’s Virginia office.

Merlyn is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Hoffmann Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Hoffmann Emerging Professionals Group.

With Hoffmann since: 2021

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Kara L. Shypula, Assoc. AIA

Kara brings determined and steadfast leadership to her projects, collaborating with a diverse range of project team members, from design professionals and general contractors to owners and property managers. As a team leader overseeing junior technical staff, she provides mentoring and guidance to emerging professionals while inspiring her team to develop innovative, high-performance solutions for building enclosure projects.

For the past several years, Kara has served as the lead project manager for two of the most complex, large-scale building enclosure consultation projects undertaken by the firm: the adaptive reuse and historic preservation of One Wall Street in Manhattan, which won the coveted Lucy G. Moses Award from the New York City Landmarks Conservancy, and the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, which garnered the Prix Versailles as the best new airport terminal in the world.

A role model for young professionals within the firm and in the industry, Kara has been recognized by commercial real estate and design publications for her pioneering work as a woman leader in the AEC professions. She earned a degree in architectural engineering from the University of Hartford, and she applies her expertise in building enclosure systems to cultivating trusted relationships with long-term clients. One of the firm’s young leaders in the New York City office, Kara is committed to pioneering new opportunities and continuing to evolve the practice.

Active in the industry, Kara is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), AIA New York Women in Architecture Committee (WIA), Association for Preservation Technology (APT), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), New York Landmarks Conservancy, Professional Women in Construction (PWC), and United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

With Hoffmann since: 2011

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Steven J. Susca, PE

Steve’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.

Steve is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

In his free time, Steve enjoys skiing, hiking, and travel.

With Hoffmann since: 2002

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