Leadership

  • Philip Renouf President
    Philip Renouf
    Philip Renouf
    President

    Phil has more than 30 years of experience in the structural and architectural evaluation, design, repair and restoration of building facades. Prior to 1980, he performed structural design and construction services for a wide range of building and tank types in the civil/environmental group. He has served as Project Manager on wall restoration projects involving brick, stone, concrete, terra cotta and windows. His responsibilities include development of program requirements, quality control, budgets, scheduling, staffing and overall project coordination. He is the author of articles focusing on the repair of terra cotta and the cleaning of masonry facades.  Phil is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture  (Structures Option).

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    Project Involvement
    The Rookery – Restoration of Terra Cotta Façade (Historic Landmark)
    The Restaurant Gage – Storefront Rehabilitation (Historic Landmark)
    St. Paul’s Church Condition Study and Rehabilitation
    John G. Shedd Aquarium - Facility Master Plan and Infrastructure Improvements
    Chicago Board of Trade Façade Rehabilitation
    201 North Wells Façade Rehabilitation (Landmark)

    Associations

    Chicago Committee on High-Rise Buildings
    Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois
    The Masonry Society

  • Jon Boyd Chief Executive Officer
    Jon Boyd
    Jon Boyd
    RA, SE, PE
    Chief Executive Officer

    Jon has over 30 years of diversified experience in structural and architectural engineering for a myriad of building types. Over the past 25 years he has focused primarily on building exterior wall systems including design consulting, peer reviews, project troubleshooting, investigations and condition assessments, repair, retrofit and rehabilitation design, structural and architectural engineering analysis and design. As Chairman of the Board and CEO, Mr. Boyd is responsible for general oversight of corporate operations for Klein and Hoffman, Inc.  Jon earned a Masters of Architecture (Building Structures) and a BS in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois.

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    Project Involvement
    Park National Bank Building Façade Recladding

    Associations

    American Architectural Manufacturers Association
    American Concrete Institute – Chicago Chapter Past President
    ACI 1985 Fall Convention - General Chairman
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    American Society of Testing and Materials
    E6.55 – Building Exterior Walls
    C18 – Dimensional Stone
    Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings – Past Chairman
    International Concrete Repair Institute
    Structural Engineering Certification Board, Directors
    Structural Engineers Association of Illinois – Past President

  • Peter Power Vice President
    Peter Power
    Peter Power
    RA
    Vice President

    Pete oversees a wide variety of rehabilitation and renovation projects for all aspects of the building envelope. He is a leader in the specialized field of window rehabilitation and replacements in the Chicagoland market, maintaining an expanding portfolio of many prominent midrise and highrise buildings. His dual background in Architecture and Engineering related fields combined with an attention to detail and coordination provides a comprehensive solution to the most complex projects.  Pete attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Masters in Architecture (structures option) and a BS in Architectural Studies.

     

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    Project Involvement
    Watermark at Logan Square - Window Replacement, Roof Replacement and Structural Repair of Facade
    Museum of Science and Industry South Portico Renovation
    Kennedy House Window and Exterior Façade Investigation and Assessment
    Imperial Towers
    Hopkinson House Condominiums (Local Historic District)
    Grand Ohio Condominium Building Façade Rehabilitation and Window Replacement
    720 Gordon Terrace Condominiums

    Associations

    American Architectural Manufacturers Association

  • David Fanella Vice President
    David Fanella
    David Fanella
    PhD, SE, PE, FASCE
    Vice President

    David is the Director of our New Structures Group with more than 20 years of design experience in a variety of buildings and special structures. He is actively involved in a number of national technical committees. Following 9/11, David participated in the investigation of World Trade Center Towers 1, 2, and 7, and was the primary author on major reports detailing the methods and codes used during the design and construction of these famous structures. David is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a Doctorate and BS in Structural Engineering and a Masters in Civil Engineering (Structural).

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    Project Involvement
    Westin North Shore Hotel and Convention Center
    Westin Lombard Hotel and Convention Center
    Skygazer Office Building
    Sky Plaza
    Naperville Towne Centre
    InterContinental Hotel and Convention Center
    9400 West Foster Hotel One-Story Conference Center Addition

    Associations

    Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (Board member and President-Elect)
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    American Concrete Institute
    American Institute of Steel Construction
    Applied Technology Council (Board member)

  • Homa Ghaemi Vice President
    Homa Ghaemi
    Homa Ghaemi
    SE, PE
    Vice President

    Homa leads the Structural Restoration/Rehabilitation group in the Chicago office.  She has over 25 years of experience in the structural design of steel and concrete, as well as project management of both public and private sector clients throughout the country. She combines this experience with an affinity for sustainable designs and an appreciation for clients’ budgetary constraints.  Homa’s work has taken her as far as Taiwan, China and Puerto Rico, on projects in the adaptive reuse and restoration arena, as well as new construction in the hospitality, education, healthcare, telecommunication and food manufacturing industries. Homa completed her B.S/M.S studies in Civil/Structural Engineering at The Ohio State University and earned her M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management, EMP77,  at Northwestern University.

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    Project Involvement
    Transportation Building Sidewalk Vault Investigation and Restoration
    South Bay Club Condominium Garage Repair
    Ridgeview Tower -1567 Ridge Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
    Park Monroe Conversion
    Maxwell Street Retail Redevelopment
    Malibu East Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation
    Loyloa University - Mundelein Center Rehabilitation Project
    Holy Trinity Polish Mission - Bell Tower Restoration
    Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
    Buckingham Fountain Restoration
    55 East Monroe – Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation
    2431 North Clark Lincoln Park Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
    1616 North Sheridan Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation
    1516 North State Parkway Parking Garage Investigation and Rehabilitation

    Associations

    American Concrete Institute
    American Institute of Steel Construction
    Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
    ICRI – local Chicago Chapter

  • Jay Paul Senior Principal
    Jay Paul
    Jay Paul
    SE, PE, FACI
    Senior Principal

    Jay has more than 40 years experience in the evaluation, design and repair of environmental structures, parking facilities and building facades as well as roofs and foundations.  He is Principal-in-Charge of the firm's restoration engineering group and is the author of several articles dealing with the evaluation, testing and repair of concrete structures.  Jay shares his expertise through membership on numerous professional committees.  Jay attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Masters and BS in Architectural Engineering.

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    Project Involvement
    Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Stations (SEPA)
    55 East Monroe – Parking Garage Assessment and Rehabilitation

    Associations

    American Concrete Institute
      Past Chair - Committee 546 - Concrete Repair
      Secretary – Committee 563 – Repair Specifications  
      Member - Committee 562 – Concrete Repair Code
      Member – Committee 364 – Rehabilitation
      Member - TRRC ACI Committee – Oversees repair of concrete for all ACI committees
    International Concrete Repair Institute
    Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress
    Structural Engineers Association of Illinois –  Past President

  • Todd Gorrell Associate Principal
    Todd Gorrell
    Todd Gorrell
    RA
    Associate Principal

    Since obtaining a Masters of Architecture from the University of Illinois in 1988, Todd has lived and worked in Chicago. Todd has practiced Architecture for over 20 years, specializing in investigation and repair of existing buildings. He has extensive experience in evaluating distress conditions in both historic and contemporary exterior cladding (masonry, concrete, EIFS, windows and curtainwalls), and in developing repair designs and construction documents. Incorporating lessons learned from numerous investigations of existing buildings, Todd also provides peer review services for new building enclosures, including computer-aided thermal/moisture analysis.

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    Associations

    American Society for Testing and Materials
    Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council

  • Rhocel Bon Associate
    Rhocel Bon
    Rhocel Bon
    Associate

    Mr. Bon is experienced in all phases of restoration projects. He has conducted investigations, worked on garage and facade restorations and performed structural analysis of roofs and floor support systems. His regular responsibilities also include structural design and analysis for alterations and additions to existing construction; field investigations; the preparation of construction documents and on-site engineering during construction.  Rhocel is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Architecture).

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    Associations

    American Concrete Institute
    International Concrete Repair Institute

  • Adugna Fanuel Associate
    Adugna Fanuel
    Adugna Fanuel
    SE, PE, LEED AP
    Associate

    Adugna has more than ten years of experience in structural engineering and has designed and managed a wide variety of building and special structures. Adugna believes there are lessons to be learned from each project and that a continuous exchange of ideas between team members is a key factor in achieving a successful and practical design. As a LEED Certified Engineer, he endeavors to promote sustainable design and construction.

    Adugna attended Addis Ababa University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He works and lives in Chicago.
     

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    Project Involvement
    Westin North Shore Hotel and Convention Center
    Westin Lombard Hotel and Convention Center
    Skygazer Office Building
    Sky Plaza
    Naperville Towne Centre
    InterContinental Hotel and Convention Center
    9400 West Foster Hotel One-Story Conference Center Addition

    Associations

    Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    Structural Engineering Institute
    American Society of Steel Construction

  • Robert Hotes Associate
    Robert Hotes
    Robert Hotes
    AIA, LEED AP BD+C
    Associate
    Philadelphia Restoration Group Leader

    Bob recently joined Klein and Hoffman, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the fields of building envelope repair, façade restoration, window replacement, adaptive reuse, architectural design and condition assessments for historic landmark buildings and contemporary structures. Clients include public and private institutions, religious organizations, government agencies, condominium associations, commercial retailers and corporations. As Restoration Group Leader he supervises technical staff in the preparation of reports, architectural details, cost estimates and construction documents. He also performs on-site investigations and evaluations of existing structures and provides construction support services.  Bob is the 2011 laureate of the Richard Morris Hunt Fellowship, holds degrees in architecture, historic preservation and civil engineering from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, and teaches in the historic preservation program at Philadelphia University.

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    Project Involvement
    West Chester University Recitation Hall Exterior Conservation (National Register Historic District)
    Welsh Valley Middle School Facade Condition Assessment and Window Replacement
    Watermark at Logan Square - Window Replacement, Roof Replacement and Structural Repair of Facade
    Valley Forge Towers Balcony Rehabilitation
    Thomas Edison Memorial Tower Museum at Menlo Park Structural Condition Assessment
    The Hotel duPont 11th Street Façade Rehabilitation
    St. Mary’s Hall/Doane Academy - Emergency Structural Inspection and Stabilization
    Sacred Heart Parish - Bell Tower, School and Church Facades Assessment and Restoration
    SEPTA Wayne Station Renovation and Improvements Project
    Philadelphia Facade Ordinance Inspections
    Pennypack Environmental Education Center
    Lower Merion School District Administration Offices Window and Masonry Restoration
    Kennedy House Window and Exterior Façade Investigation and Assessment
    Hopkinson House Condominiums (Local Historic District)
    First United Methodist Church of Hightstown Structural Investigation and Restoration
    Fern Rock General Repair Shop Masonry Façade and Structural Repair
    Fairfield Presbyterian “Old Stone” Church Structural Assessment and Rehabilitation of Roof Trusses
    Daffy’s Facade Hazard Remediation
    Club Quarters Philadelphia Facade Hazard Remediation
    Church of St. Raphael - Holy Angels North Facade Emergency Stabilization and Reconstruction
    Bryn Mawr College, 1307 Locust Street Condition Assessment and Feasibility Study
    Bicentennial Hall - The “Fisk” Chapel Restoration (Historic Landmark)
    Beaver Hill Condominium Balcony Assessment and Repair
    Bala Cynwyd Middle School - Façade Investigation and Rehabilitation

    Associations

    American Institute of Architects / AIA Philadelphia
    American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
    Association for Preservation Technology International / Delaware Valley Chapter
    Community Design Collaborative
    DOCOMOMO International
    International Council on Monuments and Sites
    National Trust for Historic Preservation / Preservation Forum
    Partners for Sacred Places
    Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
    Preservation Pennsylvania
    Preservation New Jersey
    Preservation Delaware
    Society of Architectural Historians
    US Green Building Council / Delaware Valley Green Building Council