Kohler Ronan is pleased to congratulate Jerry Manavalan on being named among this year’s Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 40 Under 40. This list recognizes forty engineers under the age of forty who demonstrate incomparable determination, creativity, and commitment to improve their industry and their communities. Congratulations to all this year’s award winners!
You can read more about Jerry in CSE magazine here.
As Kohler Ronan embarks on a new year, we are pleased to share the news that Robert V. Hedman, PE, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Amb., CPHD, LFA, has been promoted to Partner. Having joined the firm in 2007, he has been an integral member of both the mechanical department and our Danbury office. During his tenure, Bob has co-led the mechanical department and has overseen staff and the management of numerous of our larger projects. Since 2015, Bob has also been Principal of the firm.
Bob has not only served his clients and the firm well over the years but has also managed to dedicate time to his on-going professional development. Along with being an Accredited LEED AP BD+C from the US Green Building Council, Bob has earned his Well AP from the International Well Building Institute, is a certified Fitwel Ambassador from the Center for Active Design, and a Certified Passive House Designer from the Passive House Institute. Additionally, he has received his Living Future accreditation from the Living Future Institute as well as certification in Level 1 Thermography from the Infrared Training Center. Bob’s professionalism and commitment to engineering excellence make him a role model to younger engineers and serve to encourage the entire staff. He has earned the admiration and respect of his fellow colleagues at this firm and the consultants with whom we work.
Distinguished collaborations and notable projects mark Bob’s project portfolio. Further, his passion for historic buildings has culminated in systems design for landmark and historically significant buildings across the country, including the Facilities Expansion and Enhancement of The Frick Collection and the Restoration of the Jefferson Rotunda at the University of Virginia. Bob has also completed several unique projects in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS). Specifically, his NPS portfolio includes the Pullman National Monument in Chicago, IL, the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce, OH, and the Thomas Cole House in Catskill, NY.
Bob holds an MS and BS from Pennsylvania State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in both Connecticut and New York. He is an active member of industry organizations such as The Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI), The Association for Preservation Technology NE Chapter (APTNE), Preservation Connecticut, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP).
We wish Bob continued success in his career at Kohler Ronan and, as he assumes his new role as Partner, we invite you to congratulate Bob on his latest professional achievement.
Please join Kohler Ronan in congratulating our newest Senior Associates and Associates. Since joining the firm, each of these exemplary professionals has approached his work with boundless enthusiasm and creativity, demonstrating not only expertise in his chosen field but offering unique perspectives to building systems design for an increasingly sustainable built environment. We are delighted that they have chosen to share their knowledge and talent with Kohler Ronan, and we look forward to their many future accomplishments!
High-Profile has just published Pearl Odu’s recent article, “Resiliency in Electrical Systems.”
Kohler Ronan is pleased to be a Contributor Level Sponsor of the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums’ Building Museums Symposium.
We are also pleased to participate in Thursday’s breakout session discussing one of Kohler Ronan’s recently completed museum projects:
“Metropolitan Museum of Art – European Paintings Skylight and Infrastructure Upgrade”
SPEAKERS
Michael Wetstone, AIA, LEED AP
Principal,
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners
Erik Bodelsen, PE, LEED AP BD+C
Partner,
Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers
Markus R. Schulte, PE
Principal and NY Facade Group Leader,
Arup
Michael Dominick
Senior Associate Buildings Manager for Infrastructure, Buildings Department,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WHEN
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 3:30-4:45 PM
WHERE
Federal A Room
Capital Hilton
Please be sure to visit our team in the Exhibitors’ Hall during the conference. You can still register for the conference here.
Please join us in congratulating Kohler Ronan’s newest Associates, Matthew W. Feichtner, Jerry Manavalan, and Benjamin Mezic, PE. Each of these professionals has exhibited excellence in the field of engineering as well as unwavering commitment to the firm. We are delighted that they have chosen to share their talent, knowledge, and expertise with Kohler Ronan over the last several years, and we look forward to their continued success in the future.
Kohler Ronan is pleased to announce that Pearl Odu has been named among this year’s Consulting-Specifying Engineers’ 40 Under 40. This list recognizes forty engineers under the age of forty who demonstrate incomparable dedication, leadership, and desire to improve their industry and their communities.
Serving as Senior Electrical Engineer and a Senior Associate of the firm, Pearl designs systems and provides services for some of the firm’s larger NYC projects and clients such as the New York Public Library, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, and the Hispanic Society of America Museum and Library. She is a highly-focused and enthusiastic engineer who approaches her work with great care, consideration, and creativity.
You can read Pearl’s complete profile and the full list of 40 Under 40 winners here.
Kohler Ronan participated in AIA Connecticut’s NetZero School Webinar on April 22nd. Our very own, Craig Razza, PE*, will be presenting alongside Ryszard Szczypek, AIA, and Randall Luther, AIA, both of TSKP Studio. The complete panel is noted below. Speakers will discuss the first two NetZero schools being built in Mansfield and Manchester, CT. Among the learning objectives is how moving to NetZero allows schools to save money, while promoting health and comfort for students and educators. Additionally. Viewers will learn to access better funding and grant/incentive programs.
Craig F. Razza, PE, Kohler Ronan
*Practicing since 1988, Mr. Razza is a partner at Kohler Ronan where he oversees mechanical engineering design, building commissioning, and project management for a portfolio of diverse building types including academic, cultural, and corporate. His practical knowledge of all engineering disciplines enables him to successfully lead his team from the conceptual phase of a project through to design and, ultimately, construction.
At the secondary school level, Mr. Razza has completed over 50 public and independent schools across the state. Besides one of the first Net Zero public Schools to be constructed in Connecticut for the Town of Mansfield, he led the design on the first Net Zero School in Connecticut, The Kohler Environmental Center at Choate Rosemary Hall. He also led his team on the State of Connecticut’s first Net Zero building, the new Business School Instructional Facility at Southern Connecticut State University, scheduled to begin construction this summer. In his spare time, he is an adjunct professor at Yale University during the Spring semester.
Mr. Razza holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Building Commissioning Association (BCA).
You can read more about the presentation and register here.
Dave is an experienced energy management professional with expertise in energy auditing, building commissioning, building energy modeling, LEED consulting, energy procurement consulting, and energy reduction plan development. He has contributed to countless firm projects by delivering cost-effective, high-performance building solutions that exceed client expectations. Further, he is credited with building and managing our in-house energy modeling department over the last several years. For all his contributions, Kohler Ronan is pleased to elevate Dave to Principal of the firm.
Ron is an extremely dedicated technology consulting professional with nearly 20 years of experience in his field. Having extensive knowledge of technology standards and best practices, Ron creates detailed system designs based on the established needs of each project. His primary functions include the design and coordination of technology and security infrastructure and systems, as well as project management. Large-scale corporate headquarter relocations and New York-area cultural renovations are among his portfolio of projects. All at Kohler Ronan wish Ron continued success and look forward to working with him in his new role as Sr. Associate.
KR is spending the next few days in Boston for EC&M’s 2026 NEC Code Change Conference! This two‑day event offers training on the latest National Electrical Code changes that impact engineers, designers, contractors, and other building professionals.
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