OUR TEAM
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Dane Barnes, P.E.
Dane is a Partner leading the building envelope team with over 20 years of experience in engineering, architecture, and the construction industry. He holds graduate degrees in both engineering and architecture, and has consulted extensively with cooperative and condominium Boards to advise on capital repair projects, apartment alterations, and long-term capital repair planning. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York, a registered Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), and a registered Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) with the Department of Buildings. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Rainscreen Association of North America (RAiNA). He is periodically interviewed by Habitat Magazine.
Email: dane@bhkengineering.com
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Joseph Kelmanovich
Joe is a Partner leading the structural team with over 20 years of experience in structural engineering in both California and New York. He has worked on a wide variety of buildings including commercial, multi-family and residential. Joe has extensive knowledge in the repair and maintenance of existing buildings, structural designs for new buildings, renovations, support of construction activities, and advising clients regarding construction adjacent to their properties.
Email: joe@bhkengineering.com
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John Ryan, P.E.
John is a Partner leading the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection team with extensive experience in the holistic design and integration of building systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements. He is actively engaged at every stage of the project cycle — from initial site assessments and concept development through design oversight, shop drawing review, and construction inspections. His broad, multi-disciplinary expertise enables our team to deliver practical, efficient, and fully integrated design solutions.
Email: johnr@bhkengineering.com
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Patrick Hussey
Patrick is a Partner with over 30 years of experience in facade restoration and FISP planning for multi-family residential, commercial, and religious buildings. He has consulted extensively with cooperative and condominium Boards to advise on capital repair projects and FISP compliance, and has developed a positive reputation in our industry for his attention to detail and client service. He has been with our firm since 2008.
Email: pat@bhkengineering.com
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Agnieszka Shanks
Agnieszka recently joined our firm as the Head of Finance. She has a master's degree in economics and over 20 years of experience with accounting, invoicing, and record keeping working with engineering firms in New York City.
Email: agnieszka@bhkengineering.com
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William DeGraaff, P.E.
Bill has been with our firm since 2023 as an Associate Engineer, and has experience in structural engineering, including the repair and maintenance of existing buildings, structural designs for new buildings, and support of construction activities.
Email: bill@bhkengineering.com
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Robin Sharp, R.A.
Robin is a licensed architect who recently joined our firm as an Associate Architect, and has significant experience in project management, facade restoration, and FISP planning.
Email: robin@bhkengineering.com
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Eduardo Pereira
Eduardo has been with our firm since 2019 as an Associate Engineer, and has experience in managing multiple repair projects, facade restoration, and FISP planning.
Email: eduardo@bhkengineering.com
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Francis Castillo
Francis has been with our firm since 2022 as an Associate Engineer, and has experience in managing multiple repair projects, facade restoration, and FISP planning.
Email: francis@bhkengineering.com
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Boris Simkhayev
Boris has been with our firm since 2015 as an Associate Engineer, and has significant experience in project management, facade restoration, and FISP planning.
Email: boris@bhkengineering.com
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Harol Marte
Harol has been with our firm since 2022 as an Associate Engineer, and assists in managing repair projects, facade restoration, and FISP planning.
Email: harol@bhkengineering.com
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Juanita Pelaez
Juanita recently joined our firm as the Lead Alteration Reviewer. She has been trained as an architect, and has experience working in architectural settings. She will be the primary point of contact for residential and commercial alteration reviews for the office.
Email: juanita@bhkengineering.com
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Abe Madeb, F.E.
Abe holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) certification. His expertise includes mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. With prior experience as an MEP inspector, Abe brings a practical, field-informed perspective to system evaluation, enabling him to develop efficient and constructible design solutions.
Email: abem@bhkengineering.com
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David Amram
David holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and specializes in the design of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems. He also coordinates closely with mechanical disciplines to ensure fully integrated building system designs. His multidisciplinary approach supports cohesive, efficient, and well-coordinated engineering solutions.
Email: davida@bhkengineering.com
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Jonathan Yang
Jon has been with our firm since 2023 as a Senior Draftsmen, and has extensive experience in the production of drawings for filing with the New York City Department of Buildings.
Email: jon@bhkengineering.com
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Mohammad Hail
Mohammad has been with our firm since 2024 and has been a draftsmen for over 16 years. He has extensive experience in the production of drawings for filing with the New York City Department of Buildings.
Email: mohammad@bhkengineering.com
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David Orta
David has been with our firm since 2024 and has been a draftsmen for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in the production of drawings for filing with the New York City Department of Buildings.
Email: david@bhkengineering.com