Kristina Eldrenkamp

Project Leader

Studio Gang

Architect Kristina Eldrenkamp is a Project Leader in Studio Gang’s Chicago office. She served as the Project Leader for Populus, a new hotel in downtown Denver that opened in 2024, and is currently working on an experiential walkway in Denver.

She earned her Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she received the AIA Henry Adams Medal and the Marjorie Pierce ’22 / Dean William Emerson Fellowship Award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Studio Art from Carleton College in Minnesota.

Chris O’Hara

Founding Principal

Studio NYL

O’Hara is facade director for the Skins Group, a division of Studio NYL, established to provide full service facade design specializing in thermal modeling, moisture/condensation analysis, and in-depth detailing. Although Studio NYL is recognized for its skins work with cutting-edge glass and glazing, their team also specializes in digitally fabricated metal skins, GFRC, reinforced polymers, stone, ultra high performance concrete, terra cotta, and traditional precast. O’Hara is currently working on multiple projects in the Boston area.

Dakota Jones

Business Development Manager

Kingspan

Dakota Jones is a Business Development Manager at Kingspan Insulated Metal Panels with a Master’s degree in Architectural Building Sciences. Passionate about sustainable envelope design, he specializes in connecting clients with high-performance materials that promote energy efficiency and climate-conscious solutions. Dakota is dedicated to advancing building practices that prioritize sustainability while delivering innovative, high-performance designs.

Adam Cossick

National Brands Leader

Longboard Architectural Products

My name is Adam Cossick, and I am the National Brands Leader at Longboard. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA where I live with my wife, 3 children, and 3 dogs. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Forestry and have spent the last 11 years in the building material industry. Longboard Architectural Products is a premium cladding manufacturer based in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

Billy Strait

VP of Business Development

OldCastle

Billy Strait, CSI, VP of Business Development at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE), leads a team collaborating with architects, GCs and developers from concept to completion. With 25+ years in architectural glass and glazing, he champions performance-driven solutions meeting standards like Net Zero and LEED. His team delivers design-assist and design-bid-build projects featuring integrated glass and glazing solutions. A CompTIA Project+ certified professional, Billy ensures meticulous project management and serves on the AIA Manufacturer’s Council.

Aaron Alterman

Curtain Wall & Facade Specialist

STI Specified Technologies

Curtain Wall & Façade Specialist for the Strategic Accounts Division of STI Specified Technologies, covering the central United States and Canada.

Aaron joined STI Specified Technologies in 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in construction materials. He has conducted firestop trainings for STI, The International Firestop Council and to a variety of groups including; architects, engineers, consultants, code officials, inspectors and all types of trades. He is certified at Level 2 of Firestop Instructional Training (FIT II).

Drew Ford

Regional Sales Manager

Cupa Pizarras

Drew Ford is an experienced sales professional currently serving as the CUPACLAD USA Regional Sales Manager at CUPA PIZARRAS since October 2020. Previously, Ford worked as an Area Sales Manager at Boral North America from November 2015 to July 2020, representing Cultured Stone® and Eldorado Stone, achieving significant sales growth and exceeding sales goals multiple times. Notable accomplishments during this tenure include surpassing sales budgets for various products and creating key account plans to enhance market strategies. Ford’s earlier roles encompass positions in sales and technical support, notably with Cultured Stone®, where responsibilities included training, product knowledge presentations, and managing leads through CRM systems. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a study abroad experience in International Relations at the University of Galway.