Hess Architects, an award winning firm established in 1974, is a dynamic multidisciplinary design firm with a practice spanning a broad range of building types. Our skillfully designed structures are highly functional and complementary to their sites, while successfully meeting owners'​ and users' varied needs and requirements. Professional Experience:Seasoned hands-on architect whose career includes extensive experience in all aspects of the following:Commercial Design including: Medical and professional offices and office buildings, shopping centers, office/warehouse spaces (ranging from 3,000 square feet to 150,000 square feet), restaurants, several corporate headquarters and retail stores mini-storage facilities, car-wash and oil change buildings.Residential Design including: Single-family custom homes, multi-family residences, condominiums, townhouses, apartments, senior housing and additions and alterations to all of the above.Institutional Design including: handicap accessible senior apartments, and a multi-purpose center. Religious Design including: several church renovations, additions and new churches AIA Member (American Institute of Architects)LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional)USGBC Member (US Green Building Council)NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration BoardsWBE Certification as a Women Business EnterpriseLicensed in : New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

Member of a panel of sixteen experts, selected by Governor Cuomo and the State Thruway Authority, for the purpose of improving the aesthetics of the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The panel will provide guidance to the contractors and will receive community input with regard to its appearance, and offer the best visual options for the bridge. Attention will also be paid to the shared use path (SUP) and the creative opportunities that it will present.

Committee to address the needs of young adults, including emergency services volunteers, as well as senior citizens for housing and the ability to access affordability. Ideas for establishing new housing options, including foreclosed properties, accessory housing, two-family housing and special zones to create these.

Vice President of the Board of Directors- 2012-2014Secretary, Board of Directors- 2011- 2012 Member, Board of Directors- 2007-2014Advisory Board, 2006-2007