News September 18, 2024
Klein & Hoffman Announces Allysia Youngquist as New President
CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2024 — Klein & Hoffman is pleased to announce that Allysia C. Youngquist, RA, has been appointed as the new President of the firm. She assumed the role July 2024, succeeding Peter Power, RA, who has served as President since 2019 and plans to retire at the end of the year.
“I am deeply honored to lead this incredible company,” said Allysia Youngquist. “Our vision and core values have driven Klein & Hoffman to become a leader in our industry, and I look forward to working together with our team to continue our success. We are determined to create new opportunities while maintaining a work-life balance. I am grateful for the support and mentorship I’ve received at K&H over the last 22 years and am excited to continue serving in a leadership role as President.”
Allysia joined Klein & Hoffman in 2002 and has shown exceptional leadership in various roles. In 2022, she was promoted to Principal, where she leads the firm’s building enclosure, roofing, and waterproofing department, as well as managing the A/E group. Her expertise in building envelope projects and assessments has benefited notable clients such as The Drake Hotel, Deer Path Inn, Shedd Aquarium, O’Hare Airport, Union Station, and Loyola University, among others.
She holds a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (Structures Option) and is a licensed architect in Illinois and 15 other states with NCARB accreditation. Allysia serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago chapter of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and is an active member of the National chapter of IIBEC, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), Women in Restoration & Engineering (WIRE), and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).
Peter Power stated, ” Allysia’s strategic vision and leadership skills are ideally suited to guide Klein & Hoffman into its next era, propelling the firm toward continued excellence and growth.”
Homa Ghaemi, CEO of Klein & Hoffman, “Allysia’s extensive industry experience and leadership are instrumental to our strategic goals, and I am confident in her ability to guide our firm successfully into the future.”
Under Allysia’s leadership, Klein & Hoffman is poised for ongoing growth and innovation in its service offerings and project deliveries.
