Founders / Principals
Andrew Amorosi, P.E., R.S., MASCE
Andrew Amorosi (“Andy”) is the Founder/ Principal for engineering design and production for the firm’s civil engineering design projects. He has been the engineer of record on over 200 successful roadway improvement projects. Included in his responsibilities are residential subdivision lot layout, street and roadway design, including horizontal and vertical geometry, stormwater management, drainage, grading and wastewater sewer design. He is also responsible for the preparation of plans and specifications for the implementation of roadway construction, sanitary sewer and drainage improvements. Related areas of work include preparation of applications to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Stream Encroachment Permits, Wetland Permits, and Sanitary Disposal Permits, Municipal and County Planning Boards, and Soils Conservation Service Offices. He has extensive experience in 3rd party plans and specifications review. Mr. Amorosi is also very knowledgeable in site feasibility analyses for land development as well as below-grade water infiltration detection, waterproofing designs and foundation reconstruction. Andy maintains the chief responsibility for the inspection and observation of all site-related construction for multi-family developments, including the preparation of estimates for bonding, final inspection and release of sureties posted by the developer.
Andy is also the managing principal for the preparation of capital reserve and transition studies or engineering reports for community associations and has achieved the CAI National Professional Designation as a Reserve Specialist (R.S.). He is a licensed Professional Engineer is New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C., Florida, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, and Connecticut.
Andrew Amorosi, P.E., R.S., MASCE
Founder / Principal
William Pyznar, P.E.
Mr. William Pyznar (“Bill”) is the Founder/ Principal for engineering design and project management for the firm’s building-related work, in addition to overseeing the daily operations of the firm. Included in his responsibilities are inspections and analysis of building components and structures, preparation of testing requirements and procedures and the preparation of condition reports. Bill’s experience is in both multifamily residential and commercial construction, including low-, mid- and high-rise structures. Mr. Pyznar has been the engineer of record on hundreds of projects. Specifically, he has extensive experience in building water infiltration detection and waterproofing designs, building ventilation issues, low-slope and steep-slope roofing designs, façade repair and replacement designs, fire separation requirements, sound attenuation and insulation requirements. He is also responsible for the analysis and remedial design of structural failures and deficiencies in frame construction, parking garages and masonry construction buildings.
Bill is an expert in the building envelope, including aspects of roofing, building façade issues and coverings including veneer walls and attachments, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), and traditional siding and stucco systems. Bill is responsible for assisting clients with damage claims on properties that have suffered catastrophic losses from flood, fire or other disasters. Heading the team, he works with the owners to provide time efficient remedies to each situation. He works closely with integrating the firm’s energy-related projects concerning building design, and implements an overall holistic approach to building upgrades, improvements, and energy efficiency projects. Bill has extensive involvement in investigation and the preparation of documentation in support of claims and litigation related to construction defects and damages including providing professional testimony; he has also assisted numerous clients on the successful pursuit of material failure claims.
Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Vermont, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.
William Pyznar, P.E.
Founder / Principal
Principals
Anthony Volpe, P.E.
Anthony Volpe is the Managing Principal for capital improvement projects for community associations, professional property managers and owners, including water infiltration diagnostics, analysis of structural components and preparation of design documents. His duties include comprehensive involvement in various reconstruction projects commencing with initial site and building inspections followed by preparation of construction specifications and construction oversight. He works with clients throughout the course of the project to achieve the best possible results. Anthony’s experience in building construction and structural design enables him to recognize existing and potential deficiencies with an array of residential and commercial structures. He has vast experience in identifying deficiencies with the building envelope, specifically those allowing the infiltration of water leading to potential structural failures.
Anthony has successfully managed significant roofing, concrete restoration and exterior cladding remediation and replacement projects, ensuring the proper use of materials and methods of installation to protect the structural components of the building. Anthony plays a key role with reserve studies and with the transition engineering for new community associations. His design experience enables him to identify code violations and/or deficient construction, which may lead to future liability of the client. He is also involved with many building and construction-related aspects pertaining to single and multi-family buildings. His strong knowledge of engineering disciplines enables him to be a leader in the firm in developing project manuals and specifications for various remediation and design projects.
Anthony is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Michigan.
Anthony Volpe, P.E.
Principal
Sinisa Kolar, P.E., FBRSE
Sinisa Kolar is the Principal & Department Head of Engineering and Restoration, based out of The Falcon Group’s Miami office. With more than a decade of both international and domestic experience in all aspects of construction and engineering, Sinisa brings extensive talent to the Falcon team. A small fraction of his specialties involve: Design, construction, quality control, litigation support, retrofit and repairs of various residential and commercial structures. He works very closely with developers, contractors, attorneys, management companies, condominium and homeowner associations, private clients as well as architects and engineers. His experience encompasses an extensive variety of engineering and construction issues. Areas such as water infiltration, waterproofing issues, window and sliding glass door problems, painting and concrete restoration. He is also involved with plan reviews for high-rise structures and structural assessment of existing structures. His design background is in mid-rise residential, commercial and industrial structures, whether they are made from concrete, metal, wood or masonry.
Sinisa is very involved with litigation support part of the business. His duties include performing forensic inspections, and providing expert reports, along with expert depositions and testimonies. He was involved with multiple mediations and lawsuits as an expert for either condominium associations or developer/contractor as a result of 558 Claims (“Turnovers”). This involvement has allowed him to have a clear overview and understanding of all aspects of this intricate process. In addition to his responsibilities listed above, as Vice President & Department Head of Engineering and Restoration, he also manages client accounts and assists in the growth and development of staff as well as the overall firm. From expanding and securing new business, managing project portfolio that meet and exceeds projections and participating in the internal management of the company. Sinisa guides The Falcon Group on Miami’s staff development through identifying skills needs, delegating tasks appropriately and motivating the staff to provide outstanding client service.
Sinisa Kolar, P.E., FBRSE
Principal
Steven J. Lang, R.A., AIA, NCARB
Steven Lang (“Steve”) is a Principal Architect involved with the firm’s architecture and engineering projects. He is responsible for overseeing Falcon’s building envelope division in the New Jersey, New York State and Connecticut regions including all low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise building envelope and roof related projects within these regions. His department also assists clients in identifying deficient conditions, executing detailed investigations of specific concerns or complaints, developing repair details and specifications, and overseeing a team of Project Associates, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Architects. He is a Registered Architect in the state of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Florida and has earned a National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) certificate.
Steve is proficient with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC), the New York State Building Code, the Connecticut State Building Code, the Pennsylvania Uninform Construction Code, the Florida Building Code as well as the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). He has received training from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) in the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode (N.J.A.C 5:23-6) and from ASTM International related to ASTM E2018 Standard for Property Condition Assessments. Steve is also a trained SAP (Safety Assessment Program) evaluator is the CAL OES (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services). Steve possesses over 20 years of experience providing architectural design and forensic services as well as construction observation and management services. His background includes working on multi-family residential, commercial, municipal, industrial and mixed-use projects in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and California. He has investigated and corrected deficiencies in various cladding and roofing systems and as a registered architect, possesses vast experience working with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil engineers.
Steven J. Lang, R.A., AIA, NCARB
Principal
Executive Vice Presidents / Directors
Andrew Dionne, R.S.
Andrew D. Dionne is the Director of Professional Services for the Central Pennsylvania Region at The Falcon Group and has been a Reserve Specialist since 2007. He has over 20 years of expertise in performing and managing real estate engineering projects. Some of his responsibilities include management of project team members, monitoring of project budgets and schedules and performing quality control reviews of project deliverables.
Andrew has coordinated and completed hundreds of Reserve Fund Studies, Transition Studies and Physical Needs Assessments for community associations and senior living facilities throughout Pennsylvania and nationwide. He has solid understanding of building technology through the completion of over 2,000 residential and commercial building inspections ranging from residential structures to commercial office, industrial and retail buildings. Andrew also has experience in coordinating forensic engineering investigations to evaluate construction quality defects and/or building component failure.
Andrew Dionne, R.S.
Director of Professional Services
Conrado Ray Gracia, P.E.
Conrado Ray Gracia, P.E., is the Building Envelope Director of our Jersey City office within The Falcon Group. As a Licensed Professional Structural Engineer, he brings to the team over eleven years of experience within the engineering field. Conrado holds experience in Building Envelope projects, historic preservation projects, investigations and assessments of building system deficiencies, site conditions assessment and construction documents.
As the Building Envelope Director of Jersey City, Conrado ensures adherence to project, project plans, and timelines to be met by internal and external resources, and reviews of all reports, letters, bids, specifications, construction drawings, exhibits, etc. written by staff. He reviews drawings plans and specifications, verifies schedules, ensures adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources, conducts on-site inspections, documents existing conditions, and performs field testing, photographing, the creation of hand sketches and observe work in progress. Conrado attends marketing functions, business dinners and events, while maintaining and developing client relations.
Conrado Ray Gracia, P.E.
Building Envelope Director of Jersey City
Clifton McElyea
Clifton ("Clif) McElyea is the Chief Financial Officer within The Falcon Group. He brings 20+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles, including serving as CFO of a major provider of advanced technology solutions across the federal, state, municipal, commercial, and petrochemical refinery markets. Clif has a wide technical accounting foundation with experience in public accounting, US GAAP, controls, reporting, systems, FP&A, corporate development, and treasury and strong penchant for building consensus, creating effective relationships, and negotiation skills.
Clif's previous experience as a Chief Financial Officer included being responsible for all aspects of finance including the financial planning, operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis, audit, risk management, contracting, cash flow management, treasury, audit, and taxes. Developed and executed corporate finance strategy including working towards future fundraising and liquidity events. Optimized the handling of banking, insurance, and legal relationships and initiate appropriate strategies towards optimization and efficiency. Managed 50+ employees across accounting, human resources, IT, investor relations, legal, tax, program management, and treasury departments. Delegated tasks related to GAAP and regulatory. requirements.
Clifton McElyea
Chief Financial Officer
David Chesky, P.R.A., R.S.
David Chesky is an Executive Vice President at The Falcon Group responsible for the engineering design and project management for the firm’s Civil Engineering operations in the New Jersey, New York State/Hudson Valley and Connecticut regions. In addition, David is also responsible for the Capital Reserve and Transition Evaluations performed in these regions. His primary functions include scheduling, organization, documentation, inspection and procurement of the firm’s civil engineering, capital reserve and transition projects. He is responsible for assuring all projects are scheduled in a timely manner and executed effectively. David has extensive experience in the preparation of capital reserve studies and has achieved the CAI National professional designation as a Reserve Specialist (R.S.) as well as the Association of Professional Reserve Analyst’s designation as a Professional Reserve Analyst (P.R.A.).
David’s business management and financial education coupled with his knowledge and experience within all facets of the construction industry provides for a unique approach and valuable insight in the preparation of Capital Reserve Studies. He performs site and building inspections for capital reserve fund studies as well as performing preliminary and documentary inspections for community transition evaluations and aides in the preparation and finalization of all reports. His additional responsibilities include project inspections and the assistance in the design of civil engineering projects. His involvement includes drainage improvement projects, retaining wall repairs, pavement projects, sidewalk inspection and repair, pool deck placement and repair. David performs the initial consultation with the board members and managers, the inspection, reports, design plans and specifications, bidding assistance, project oversight and close out procedures.
David Chesky, P.R.A., R.S.
Executive Vice President, Civil Engineering Division
David Riddle, P.E., MBA, Esq.
David Riddle, P.E., MBA, Esq., is the Director of the West Palm Beach office within The Falcon Group. David brings over 20 years of experience to Falcon as a Litigation, Testifying Expert, and General Counsel. As a Testifying Expert/General Counsel, he evaluated facilities to identify potential construction defect, prepared expert disclosure reports to opine on construction defect cause and liability, assisted counsel with development of deposition questions for opposing expert, prepared documents for collection of overdue accounts, provided litigation support to counsel, and advised senior leadership on contract and collection issues. David, in the position as an Attorney, has assisted clients with real estate disputes including landlord/tenant deposits and purchase contract disputes, prepared estate planning documents including Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney, counseled and assisted clients with family law matter including preparation of appropriate filings for divorce/dissolution proceedings, and prepared and filed construction mechanics’ liens.
David’s prior experience includes but not limited to; Chief Engineer, Project Manager, Engineer, Senior Account Executive/Performance Contracting Engineer, and Division Manager. His duties throughout these positions included providing technical support to field personnel in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana including equipment application and instruction, code compliance, system troubleshooting, and startup. He managed office staff of 7 and field staff of 25 to 45 technicians to install more than $5 million of HVAC and plumbing construction and service work annually, directed sales and estimating team to secure future construction and service projects for the division, developed and maintained subcontractor and vendor relations, managed financial performance of the division through monthly reviews of individual projects with division project managers.
David Riddle, P.E.
Director of West Palm Beach
Esther Calle, P.E., MSCE, CGC
Esther Calle is the Director of Miami Office with The Falcon Group. She is responsible for assisting the Executive Vice President with the Operations of the department. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, and within budget and the final work product conforms to contract and applicable code, as well as meeting the work product standards set within the company and directing and informing staff within the department.
As a previous Senior Structural Engineer with Falcon, Esther would review and design of structural related projects. She handled quality control and development of Structural Drawings and Specification packages for construction projects and would assure the projects overall compliance with local, state and national codes and standards. She performed forensic investigations, cost estimating and building code research, analyzed and compared construction project bids. Esther reviewed construction contracts to ensure compliance with the project specifications and Industry Standards, supervised and managed concrete restoration, waterproofing, and forensic projects, and plan review of structural drawings, and provided arbitration, litigation, mitigation and trial support to attorneys and their clients.
Esther Calle, P.E., MSCE, CGC
Director of Miami Office
Heather Duffy
Heather Duffy is the Chief Operations Officer with The Falcon Group and is responsible for the comprehensive operations for all staff and offices on the East Coast. She is heavily involved in all aspects of managing the Human Resources Department, I.T. Department, as well as Accounts Receivable and all aspects of billing and Accounts Payable. Heather manages the in-house legal department which handles the numerous incoming subpoenas received for request of Falcon’s witness testimony and files support. She helps to track cases and works directly with various attorneys and insurance companies.
Heather also manages the technical team to keep Falcon current with the latest technologies. It is imperative to Falcon’s success to interface with clients using the most recent technologies available. She oversees the administrative department for The Falcon Group, all of whom offer prompt and efficient support for Falcon’s clients as well as the staff. She also oversees the facilities department and assures all Falcon offices are functioning efficiently and successfully daily. Heather excels in assuring excellent customer service for Falcon’s clients while assuring the client’s needs and project timeframe are satisfied.
Heather Duffy
Chief Operations Officer
James Trynosky, P.E., LEED AP
James Trynosky (Jim) is an Executive Vice President of the firm’s MEP division. He develops working drawings and construction documents for the firm’s residential, commercial, retail and energy projects. Jim has vast experience in residential, government, industrial, commercial and institutional HVAC system design, both new construction and projects within existing buildings. He has worked on a number of landmark and historic building projects where the sensitive nature of the architectural design requires careful coordination and innovative thinking for the building systems designs. Jim also has experience working on energy performance projects through initial site observations, developing feasibility studies, economic analysis evaluating potential energy conservation measures, and design and implementation.
He has provided oversight and management during construction. He received his professional accreditation in the United States Green Building Council’s LEED program; he enhanced this credential with a specialty in building design and construction. This is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. He is well versed in requirements for building LEED certification, and current sustainable building design practices. Jim has worked successfully with a number of LEED project teams, resulting in projects that have been certified, or are on their way to achieving certification. As part of the LEED process, he has assisted in the commissioning authority role on several projects. In addition, he is familiar with a number of energy modeling software packages and has utilized them to prepare energy models for LEED ready projects he has worked on. Jim has led a multi-discipline MEP team in the design of new school building, school renovations, major transportation infrastructure projects and energy projects throughout New York, New Jersey and Colorado. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working directly with a partner of the firm in production of complete construction documents, from start to finish. He is experienced in AutoCAD and Microstation.
James A. Trynosky, P.E., LEED AP
Executive Vice President, MEP Division
Juan Rivera, P.E., MSCE
Juan Rivera is the Director of the Tampa Bay office within The Falcon Group. He brings to the team 26 years of experience providing inspections, design, construction administration, and forensic services to public and private-sector clients on a wide range of projects. Job design portfolio includes project development, from conceptual design and plan preparation through construction and final inspection. As a forensic engineer, he investigated failures, site or building construction defects, and code compliance on behalf of attorneys, owners, developers, and insurance companies. Areas of expertise include building envelope systems, structural systems, and. evaluation of civil infrastructure for engineering standard of care.
As the Director of the Tampa Bay office, Juan ensures adherence to project, project plans, and timelines to be met by internal and external resources, final review of all reports, letters, bids, specifications, construction drawings, exhibits, etc. written by staff, and prioritizes and manages multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions. He also provides leadership direction through the sharing of techniques and problem-solving approaches, coordinates and manages internal kick-off, milestone and closeout meetings for projects, and verifies schedules, ensures adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
Juan Rivera, P.E., MSCE
Director of Tampa Bay
Karen Kovi-Federico
Karen Kovi-Federico is the Director of Finance for The Falcon Group. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing routine department activities such as, maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable from petty cash to expense reports to account reconciliation, accounts receivable from weekly deposits to monitoring all collection activities and develops processes to improve cash flow. Her attention to detail with maintaining accurate and complete financial client records, assures timely and accurate invoicing and addresses all client concerns to always resolve billing issues and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and lenders. She also handles all company credit card accounts, certificates of insurance and W-9 processes. She is knowledgeable in Sage, Quickbooks and Deltek Ajera accounting software programs. She effectively manages all A/R and A/P department matters seamlessly while developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing Falcon’s policies.
Karen Kovi-Federico
Director of Finance
Kate Johnson, PMP
Kate Johnson is the Energy/EVC Program Executive within The Falcon Group. She brings to the team over 15 years of experience within the program management/construction management field. Kate holds a bachelors degree in Urban Planning and Political Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
As the Energy/EVC Program Executive, Kate coordinates with Falcon’s team of engineering, architecture and project management professionals to assist Falcon’s clients in research and education for applying local, state and federal grants as available for implementation of energy efficiency upgrades and equipment replacement/retrofit projects from conception through planning, design, construction, and verification phases. Kate is skilled in conducting energy audits, evaluating new and existing building performance, developing customized programs, studies and reports recommending available grants and return on investment for implementation of energy remediation strategies for board members and property managers, enabling installation of energy efficient equipment and cost-effective property enhancements, retrofits, and upgrades.
Kate Johnson, PMP
Energy/EVC Program Executive
Ken Mahadeo
Ken Mahadeo is the Executive Vice President of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Energy Management Division in our New York City office within The Falcon Group. He brings to the team over twenty five plus years of successful experience within Industrial, Institutional and Commercial facilities construction, engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations, managing capital improvement projects, architectural and engineering services, Green Infrastructure Projects, building systems commissioning – mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building envelopes, vertical transportation systems, managing building related emergencies, maintenance contracts, regulatory compliance, standards and specifications review, managing workforce development and training for project managers, skilled trades and operations staff. Provided strategic leadership, guidance and training to optimize maintenance, repair, construction, operations and energy management initiatives.
As an Executive Vice President, Ken accomplishes regional objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and apprising job contributions; evaluating performance and recommending compensation. He maintains and develops client relations for new and larger established existing customers, assuring all existing customers are contacted regularly to ensure customer satisfaction and develop need-based marketing relations. Ken improves construction and job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional network, and participating in professional societies, and verifies schedules, ensures adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
Ken Mahadeo, CFM, FMA, RPA, CEM, CBCP, CEA
Executive Vice President - MEP and Energy Management (Division of NYC)
Kendall Eberhardt, P.E.
Kendall J. Eberhardt, P.E., is the Executive Vice President of Pennsylvania Structural/Commercial Division at The Falcon Group. Kendall has over 10 years of diverse experience within the structural engineering and design fields across a variety of diverse projects including but not limited to; condominiums, parking garages, facade rehabilitation, and bridge designs and repairs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering - The Pennsylvania State University.
Kendall Eberhardt, P.E.
Executive Vice President of Pennsylvania Structural/Commercial Division
Mark McCann, R.S.
Mark McCann serves as an Executive Vice President of the firm’s South Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware markets and coordinates all aspects of projects in these areas. He is also responsible for business development and project management. In addition, he conducts the supervision and inspection for many of the firm’s engineering projects throughout the tristate area. He possesses extensive knowledge with regard to waterproofing of building envelopes and their integration with other building elements. He has been involved as project manager of many re-construction projects that individually exceed as much as $9 million in construction costs. He also specializes in construction detailing to identify points of water infiltration. Mark has extensive experience in the application of stucco and synthetic stucco, or EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems). He also specializes in the testing and evaluation of these systems to identify deficient installations for expert reporting and testimony purposes and has participated in legal proceedings as an expert on the subject. He is recognized by the State of New Jersey as a certified EIFS special inspector. He assists the Falcon Capital Reserve Team in the preparation of reserve studies and is actively involved in the site evaluation process for determining the estimated remaining useful life and replacement costs of community elements.
Mark McCann, R.S.
Executive Vice President, South Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Matthew Grobert, R.S.
Matthew Grobert is the Director of Capital Reserves & Transitions with the firm. Included in his responsibilities are project management, inspections and analyses of building components and structures, site improvements, performing building diagnostics procedures and the preparation of reports. His experience includes residential and commercial construction in low, mid and high-rise structures. Matthew has provided forensic code and technical analysis, investigations, reports and expert testimony for a wide range of cases, including existing building and site work defects, building safety and corrective construction methods and costs. He has been in the construction industry over 40 years gaining extensive experience in building construction code analysis, water infiltration and building envelope investigations, building ventilation issues, investigations, low-slope and steep-slope roofing construction, siding replacement projects, fire separation requirements, sound attenuation and insulation requirements. Matthew has investigated and prepared documentation in support of claims and litigation related to construction defects and deficiencies, including providing professional testimony.
Matthew Grobert, R.S.
Director of Capital Reserves & Transitions
Matthew Cronin, R.A., AIA, NCARB
Matthew Cronin is an Executive Vice President of our New York office and licensed Registered Architect overseeing the firm’s projects in New York City and its surrounding areas. Matthew’s professional experience encompasses nearly twenty-five years of architectural design and development, as well as forensic investigation, field surveying, bid negotiation and construction oversight. He has worked on a wide range of projects from the restoration of historic landmarks to re-cladding modern curtain wall buildings to interior renovations & modernizations. He is an expert in the investigation and restoration of the building structure and envelope including masonry, roofing, EIFS, windows, curtainwalls, plazas, parking garage restoration, fire damage restoration, sidewalk vaults, foundations, insurance claim investigation and leak investigation/remediation. With extensive knowledge in NYC’s Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP, formally known as Local Law 11). He has produced upward of 300 reports ranging from Cycle 6 to the current Cycle 9. Matthew is also well versed in interior design & construction working on projects ranging from high-rise apartment renovations, theater & auditorium upgrades and ADA accessibility compliance modernizations to suburban residential and townhouse additions & renovations.
Matthew has significant municipal agency experience most of which is related to architectural task-order assignments under term contracts with the New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City School Construction Authority, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the State University Construction Fund and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Mr. Cronin also has experience in litigation support services including field investigation, condition assessment, development & implementation of forensic probe & testing procedures and the preparation of technical & expert reports. His experience also includes expert testimony in support of litigation matters. Currently, in his role as the Department Head for Falcon’s New York City office, he coordinates multiple project teams consisting of in-house architects, engineers, conservators and cost estimators as well as subconsultants. He has successfully guided projects through the regulatory approvals process with a command of the procedures and requirements of the New York City Building Code, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Public Design Commission, Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the New York State Historic Preservation Office.
Matthew Cronin, R.A., AIA, NCARB
Executive Vice President, New York
Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
Matthew Furlong is the Director of Construction Litigation for the MD/WDC Region and specializes in forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report writing and expert witness testimony for construction claims and litigation matters. Matthew has 19 years of experience with new construction, project coordination and design, remodeling, and field inspections of building systems for residential, and commercial low and high-rise properties. He has successfully completed more than 600 unique and custom projects. His builder background experience ranges from high-end new custom home construction, interior renovations and additions, to green building and energy efficient homes, historical renovations, timber-framing, and creating elaborate custom interiors in prestigious estate-sized homes. This experience gives Matthew the unique qualifications to testify as an expert in construction matters.
As a professional consultant, Matthew provides services in the forensic investigation field related to construction defects, building code compliance, contract review and analysis, construction delay analysis, and construction injury investigation. This includes building pathology, structural capability, home energy performance, EIF’s and stucco, insulation and attic ventilation, siding/facades and rain screens, water and air infiltration, vapor retarder/barriers, infrared thermography, moisture management, and exotic hardwoods. As an expert witness, Matthew applies his extensive knowledge and expertise of building and construction practices, as well as job-site health and safety in order to provide the consumer and the legal community with relevant opinions and professional advice. His responsibilities within The Falcon Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Matthew’s expertise in Code Analysis also contributes to our transition/warranty evaluations for our community clients.
Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
Director of Construction Litigation- MD/WDC Region
Megan Elgard, EBP
Megan Elgard is the Director of Business Development at The Falcon Group. She has over 10 years of experience in the engineering industry. Megan is responsible for overseeing and inspiring the continued growth of The Falcon Group through various marketing endeavors and industries for CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA. Her Business Development responsibilities include company branding, development and creation of marketing and educational material, content creation, social media outreach, eblasts, articles, professional networking and involvement in all industry specific organizations. She has traveled throughout the East Coast, representing Falcon at conferences, expos, education sessions, meetings etc. She is an active member and Vice Chair of Community Associations Institute (CAI) Membership Committee, PULSE Committee, CAI CT Conference Committee, and WMCCAI Chapter Event Committee.
She is a Notary Public for the State of New Jersey. Her prior experience as the Manager of Administration within Falcon included directly supervising approximately eight to ten administrative employees. Her involvement included the interviewing, hiring, terminations, and performance management of the staff. She would prioritize, assign, and direct work efforts, establishing and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, financial compliance, and office support. She would oversee the staff ’s workload and responsibilities while also training staff on systems, documents, database, and entering time.
Megan Elgard, EBP
Director of Business Development
Samantha Kish, SHRM-CP
Samantha Kish is the Vice President of Operations for The Falcon Group. She is responsible for leading, directing, developing, and coordinating policies, activities and staff of the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy for the regions that The Falcon Group operates in. Samantha collaborates with Senior Leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategies and assists with strategic planning. She also serves as a link between management and employees. Samantha fosters a teamwork/open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the company.
Samantha Kish, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Operations
Shayan Amin, P.E
Shayan Amin, P.E., M.C.E., is the Executive Vice President within our Baltimore-Washington Metro office at The Falcon Group. Shayan has over ten years of diverse experience with Structural and Building Envelope Evaluation and Design projects across a wide variety of industries with exposure to both public and private sectors, including Building/Building Enclosures, Bridge/Transportation, and Telecommunication projects. He specializes in building structure and façade assessment, forensic structural and architectural engineering evaluations. He is well-versed in major building codes and standards including IBC, IEBC, AISC, ACI 318, TMS 402, NDS, and ASCE 7.
Shayan has experience in the repair and design of major structural building materials including, steel, reinforced concrete, wood, and unreinforced and reinforced masonry. His expertise and current duties include but are not limited to: development of structural standards to include general structural notes, typical details, and quality control measures for structural projects; and evaluation, design, and construction phase services related to the building enclosure systems on existing and new facilities to include defect documentation, coordination, and observation of field testing. He has done routine preparation of engineering studies, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and drawings. He also has experience with the review of submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, change order requests, and payment requests from the Contractor, and attendance and review of mock-ups and field testing.
Shayan Amin, P.E
Executive Vice President, Baltimore-Washington Metro