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Diana Darling

CEO & Creative Director

The Architect’s Newspaper

Darling is CEO, creative director, and co-founder of The Architect’s Newspaper, celebrating its 20th year. The A|N media company consists of print and digital publications covering architecture and design news, as well as the Facades+ and TECH+ conferences. As A|N’s publisher, Darling won the AIA National Collaboration Award, Grassroots Preservation Award, and ASLA NY’s President’s Award. She began her publishing career as director of print production for The Gap’s European markets. She holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.

Jim Darcangelo

Architectural Sales Representative

YKK AP

Jim Darcangelo is an Architectural Sales Representative for YKK AP America in the Philadelphia, Southern NJ, Delaware and the Eastern Maryland market. Jim has a drgee in Architecture from Temple University. He has over 25 years experience in the glass and glazing industry, all with YKK AP. Jim resides in Philadelphia and has covered this region for his entire YKK AP career.

Scott Erdy

Principal

Erdy McHenry Architecture

Scott’s work pursues a methodology where form embodies purpose, and sense of place is revealed through the careful intersection of program, site and culture. Since establishing Erdy McHenry Architecture with David McHenry, Scott’s design work has received many accolades from the local and national press as well as his peers and has received more than 30 state, local and national awards. In 2016 his firm was named Firm of the Year by AIA Pennsylvania.

His design for St. Aloysius Church was recognized by ArchDaily as one of the Top 100 Architectural Projects in the US and as one the Five Best Churches of the World by WorldBuild365. Beginning with the September 2001 cover story of Architecture Magazine featuring Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama and most recently the 2013 July Cover of Architectural Record highlighting the Cornell Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca New York. Scott’s work has been recognized for the embodiment of both its cultural significance and utilitarian beauty.

Scott received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and his master’s degree from Syracuse, where he studied under the stalwart modernist Werner Seligmann. He currently teaches a Graduate Housing Studio at the University of Pennsylvania lectures widely on his work.

Jill Burgess

Technical Director | Associate Principal

RWDI

As the Practice Area Leader for the Enclosure Group, Jill has contributed to the design and delivery of high-performance building enclosures for buildings around the world. Our clients benefit from the depth of her technical knowledge – especially in building performance modeling – as well as the breadth of her project experience in envelope thermal performance. Jill’s work has focused in particular on balancing daylight and heat gain in glass facades, and on maintaining air and vapor control across various building- enclosure assembly types. A BEC Chapter Chair and NFRC voting member, Jill believes in the power of rigorous scientific analysis to drive outstanding building performance.

Andrew Kudless

Founder

Matsys

Andrew Kudless is a designer based in Houston, Texas where he is the Bill Kendall Memorial Endowed Professor at the University of Houston’s Hines College of Architecture Design as well as the Director of the Advanced Media Technology Lab. In 2004, he founded Matsys, a design studio exploring the emergent relationships between architecture, engineering, biology, and computation. The work of Matsys has been exhibited internationally and is in the permanent collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the FRAC Centre in Orleans, France. His work on Confluence Park has won a number of awards including a 2019 AIA National Honor Award. In 2019, he became the first American designer to contribute to Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades collection. He holds a Master of Arts in Emergent Technologies and Design from the Architectural Association and a Master of Architecture from Tulane University.

Becker Raab

Associate

KSS Architects

Becker, RA is an associate at KSS Architects and a registered architect in Pennsylvania. His experience extends across markets including higher education, behavioral health, preK-12, and industrial. He views the field of design with curiosity and desire to explore the day-to-day spaces we inhabit and enjoys the rigor of a collaborative design process to arrive at unique, thoughtful responses to project conditions. Currently, Becker is serving as Project Architect for Amy Gutmann Hall, the first six-story mass timber building in Philadelphia. As co-chair of KSS’ Community Design Group and local volunteer in his neighborhood, Becker believes in the agency of design to make meaningful impact on our world.

Allison Peitz

Project Director

Lake|Flato Architects

Allison Peitz, AIA, LEED AP, is drawn to public-facing projects that address public interest through architecture and solve present and future problems of human interaction within the built environment. Allison is passionate about designing learning environments that can have an immense, positive impact on a broad cross-section of the population. She enjoys leveraging technology and research to envision future solutions to today’s problems and has experience in materials and fabrication research. Allison received her Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College, where she majored in Art with a focus on large-scale sculpture and minored in Environmental Studies, and later received her Master in Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design. Allison is active in Lake|Flato’s R&D Investigations program, through which she has submitted grants and presented research at conferences such as the Environmental Design Research Association on mass timber end-of-life scenarios.

Jarrett Pelletier

Principal

Ennead Architects

Jarrett Pelletier, AIA, is a Principal at Ennead Architects, where for the past 20 years he has developed bespoke, high-performance designs for preeminent academic and cultural institutions. Jarrett’s design process is one of inclusion and on-the-ground engagement, believing that architecture must reach beyond aesthetics to create spaces that enhance human interaction and wellness, build communities, and embody sustainable thinking. Some of his notable projects include: the Biological Science Building and Natural History Museum at the University of Michigan; the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon, and the Alta Community Center in Alta, Utah.

Kate Kulpa

Associate Principal

Ennead Architects

Kathleen Kulpa AIA is an Associate Principal at Ennead Architects and a specialist in exterior façade design and curtainwall consulting. Her technical expertise has been integral to the development of many of Ennead’s large-scale projects from concept through construction, working across all typologies.

Matthew Naugle

Designer

New Hudson Facades

Matthew Naugle is a Senior Conceptual Designer at New Hudson Facades. Joining not long after the founding of the company 10 years ago, he is part of the technical leadership group and has since helped to develop and implement digital processes guiding design, engineering, and data driven solutions through projects and daily business operations.  His current role focuses on the design of bespoke façade systems and leading the technical development during pre-construction activities.

Charles Norman

Senior Development Manager

National Real Estate Development

Mr. Norman supports the day-to-day development activities of the East Market project in Center City Philadelphia, PA, working closely with senior development professionals to expedite and assure project completion according to specifications.

Mr. Norman participates in the selection of financial sources, structuring deals, negotiating legal documents, and architectural and construction planning activities. He was the development manager responsible for the development of the million square foot initial phases of East Market, including 1100 Market Street, 1100 Ludlow, and 1199 Ludlow and is now focused on the final phase of East Market and the delivery of 1101 Chestnut Street.

Mr. Norman brings over 20 years development experience delivering large mixed-use projects in major urban markets. Prior to joining National in 2015, he worked in the Capital Projects and Infrastructure Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, advising major private and public sector clients on real estate investment decisions, transactions and projects. Previously, he worked for AtSite, Inc. as the Senior Director, Integrated Buildings Practice Lead where he advised clients on real estate projects including the redevelopment process for a $127 million Washington, D.C. office building. He also worked for Deloitte Consulting, LLP in the Capital Real Estate Transformation Practice, and was a project manager for Millennium Partners working on projects in Boston, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and the District of Columbia. His early career also includes a position with Handel Architects, LLP, managing a purchasing program and a design and construction program for a developer client. He was awarded the Aphrodisias Archaeological Fellowship by the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University.

Mr. Norman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urban Studies from Lehigh University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.

Nathan Hamilton

Associate Principal

Allied Works

Nathan Hamilton has been with Allied Works for more than 15 years, serving as the project architect for major works in North America and overseas. He has a depth of experience with diverse building types, material systems, and sustainable design strategies and is a leader and mentor for the firm. His detailing acumen, technical knowledge, and expert on-site construction supervision have been instrumental to the execution of numerous distinctive arts, civic, and workspace projects.

Tim Nass

VP of National Sales

SAFTI FIRST

Tim Nass has nearly 30 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Vice President of Sales at SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing systems, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise when working closely with architects, consultants, general contractors and glaziers to deliver a code-compliant glazing solution that meets all the aesthetic, performance and budget requirements of the project. Tim also oversees SAFTI FIRST’s global network of architectural sales representatives.

Tim Nass is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering educational presentations to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, at the CSI National Convention and other architectural and glazing industry events.

Micheal Carey

National Sales Manager

Longboard Arch Prod

Michael and his family live just outside of Denver, CO. He has been involved in the construction industry for the last 25+ years. Currently, Michael manages the Longboard US sales team. Michael is focused on helping people reach their sales goals while enjoying this journey called life. Outside of work, he enjoys numerous outdoor activities and spending time with his wife and kids.

Jon McCandlish

Principal

KieranTimberlake

In each of his projects, Jon balances ambitious design aspirations with sustainable systems, site opportunities, and program needs to create environments that responsibly serve and enhance the lives of their inhabitants. Currently, Jon is leading several architectural and masterplanning projects, including 2300 Market, a LEED Gold life-sciences adaptive reuse project in Philadelphia and a mass timber net-zero energy Pavilion at the center of the new Penn’s Landing Park on the Delaware River Waterfront. Previously, Jon was the Principal-in-Charge of the recently completed John A. Paulson Center, a 735,000-square-foot multi-use building for New York University in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. At KieranTimberlake, Jon has worked on a wide range of project types and scales, including Henley Hall at the University of California Santa Barbara, Pound Ridge House in Upstate New York, the US Embassy in London, the Edgar N. Putman Pavilion at the James A. Michener Art Museum, and the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Virginia.

Ryan Wall

Associate

KieranTimberlake

In over ten years at KieranTimberlake, Ryan has contributed to numerous institutional and university projects spanning many scales, locations, and program types – bringing a rigorous and collaborative approach to each to deliver aspirational, context-driven design solutions.
Ryan is currently the project architect on 2300 Market, a LEED Gold-targeting life-sciences adaptive reuse project in Philadelphia, where she balances a tight schedule with existing conditions and a complex site. Previously, she was a project architect on Pennsylvania State University’s Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. Other projects include the US Embassy in London, New York University’s John A. Paulson Center, and the East End Transformation at Washington University in St. Louis.

Katy Brown

Senior Associate

Erdy McHenry Architecture

Over her 14-year architectural career, Katy has specialized in complex projects, requiring skilled coordination with various disciplines and balancing clients’ exacting needs. Her work results in highly technical spaces that meet design standards while providing innovative environments that enhance the user and client experience.

Katy is proficient in construction technology and excels in core and shell documentation with a focus on sustainability. Her experience in coordinating large, technically demanding projects from conceptual design to occupancy makes her a valuable and adaptable team member for a wide range of project types.

As Project Architect for Rowan’s new School of Veterinary Medicine, Katy brings the technical expertise essential to achieving the project’s goals. With a wealth of experience in institutional and healthcare buildings, she excels in all phases of design and construction, ensuring that designed spaces address complex programmatic issues and meet clients’ intricate needs.

Eliah Cappi

Project Architect

Erdy McHenry Architecture

As a registered architect with 7 years of professional experience, Eliah has a strong track record of delivering programmatically and technically complex projects on an international level across various building typologies.

Eliah served as the project manager for the 60,000 sqft expansion and renovation of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Along with his experience and passion for project management and delivery, he has a proven record in business development and delivering award-winning competition proposals. Notable projects include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 16Tech Pedestrian Bridge, the FAA National Air Traffic Control Tower Prototype, and the Beijing Sub-Center Library. His diverse experience encompasses commercial, residential, and hospitality work, with a particular focus on cultural, institutional, and infrastructure projects.

Eliah’s diverse portfolio is marked by a commitment to design excellence throughout all project phases and excels in planning, documentation, and execution, meeting client expectations. His focus on sustainable design and advanced construction technology adds long-term value to his projects.

Andrew Boesch

Project Executive

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems

Andrew has over nine years of commercial construction experience as a construction professional beginning in 2015 after graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Mr. Boesch began his professional career as a project engineer supporting Eastern Exterior Wall Systems’ prefabricated panel design, fabrication and installation. He then moved on to Project Manager and now holds the title of Project Executive for EEWS. As Project Executive, he is responsible for the oversight and management of the daily operations of current projects and is responsible for developing project estimates, preparing proposals, obtaining sales, contract and change order negotiation. Once a project is awarded to EEWS, he is responsible for the complete and detailed planning and execution of all phases of the project from design through manufacturing, panel erecting and final delivery to the customer.

Andrew Oakley

AVP Capital Facilities Construction

Rowan University

Upon arriving at Rowan University in May 2022, I assumed the role of AVP of Capital Construction with a portfolio of approximately $350 Million in various stages of construction. Some of these projects include the addition to the Chamberlin Student Center, Renovation of the iconic Bunce Hall, supporting the IT upgrades of all Residence Hall, and the construction of the Schriber School of Veterinary Medicine.
Prior to arriving at Rowan University, I spent 15 years working for the New Jersey School Development Authority servicing the K-12 school construction needs of the 31 Abbott Districts. My portfolio of work included projects as small as window replacements on 90-year-old school buildings in Camden and as complex as demolishing and rebuilding 100-year-old 240,000 sf high schools in Camden. In my 15 years with the NJ SDA myself and my project team were responsible for over $1 Billion in new or renovate school construction facilities that improved the quality of education provided to the children of the State.

Scott Erdy

Principal

Erdy McHenry Architecture

Scott’s work pursues a methodology where form embodies purpose, and sense of place is revealed through the careful intersection of program, site and culture. Since establishing Erdy McHenry Architecture with David McHenry, Scott’s design work has received many accolades from the local and national press as well as his peers and has received more than 30 state, local and national awards. In 2016 his firm was named Firm of the Year by AIA Pennsylvania.

His design for St. Aloysius Church was recognized by ArchDaily as one of the Top 100 Architectural Projects in the US and as one the Five Best Churches of the World by WorldBuild365. Beginning with the September 2001 cover story of Architecture Magazine featuring Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama and most recently the 2013 July Cover of Architectural Record highlighting the Cornell Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca New York. Scott’s work has been recognized for the embodiment of both its cultural significance and utilitarian beauty.

Scott received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and his master’s degree from Syracuse, where he studied under the stalwart modernist Werner Seligmann. He currently teaches a Graduate Housing Studio at the University of Pennsylvania lectures widely on his work.

Diana Darling

CEO & Creative Director

The Architect’s Newspaper

Darling is CEO, creative director, and co-founder of The Architect’s Newspaper, celebrating its 20th year. The A|N media company consists of print and digital publications covering architecture and design news, as well as the Facades+ and TECH+ conferences. As A|N’s publisher, Darling won the AIA National Collaboration Award, Grassroots Preservation Award, and ASLA NY’s President’s Award. She began her publishing career as director of print production for The Gap’s European markets. She holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.