Alberto is the Global MC leader in the Advanced Interlayer Solutions Division of Kuraray; he is located in New York City and is responsible of the Global Marketing Communications and Americas Downstream Marketing . Alberto, through the Trosifol® and Sentryglas® interlayers for laminated glass, helps Architects, Designers, Facade Consultants, and Engineers to improve the glass performances for facade’s, structures and other applications in terms of acoustics, aesthetics, structural, and safety requirements. He has over 15 years of experience in the industry including commercial and consulting positions. He is a Graduate of the ULSA in Chemical Engineering. He has been a critical resource for the advanced design of building facade elements and is highly skilled in structural glass and interlayers. 

Benson has been involved with, and overseen, the design and construction of innovative enclosure systems throughout the United States and South America since the founding of the firm in 2013. His work includes both the assessment and renovation of historically sensitive facades and the development of new enclosure systems, with a focus on the use of parametric software to evaluate complex façade geometry, structural glass and an extensive range of cladding materials.

He has experience in all phases of project delivery, from evaluating sketches during schematic design to assisting in the bid process and ultimately monitoring shop fabrication and on‐site installation. Having worked as both a technical façade designer and subsequently a façade consultant over the past decade, Benson has a unique perspective that benefits the relationship between the Designer, Architect and Client.

Casey Pritchard is a Sales Manager at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, where she plays a key role in bringing visionary architectural designs to life through the beauty and versatility of terra cotta. With a deep understanding of facade materials and a passion for craftsmanship, she works closely with architects, designers, and developers to create high-performance building envelopes that balance aesthetics, sustainability, and durability.

Dean has a 30-year history in the building materials and construction industry ranging from quality management to senior sales management focused on the building envelope. His approach is solution based and consultative. Dean provides practical knowledge to help with design assist and material selections for projects. He has a keen interest in innovative materials and application methods for use on commercial façade projects.

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium. Eric has 40 years of experience in façade technologies and consulting and was involved in hundreds of prestigious projects by the most famous architects in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since the very beginning, value engineering has been his driving force, along with the belief that “ It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Out-of-the-box thinking is not just in his DNA; it is his DNA.

Eric is the inventor of “hybrid” curtain wall systems, an innovative combination of stick and unitized CW systems. The technologies are covered by an extensive patent portfolio in more than 70 countries worldwide.

“Innovating is critical, but it is not enough. The Fassada steel curtain wall technologies are carefully engineered to revolutionize the market, setting a new standard to eliminate problems and enable the impossible.”

Eric is co-founder of Fassada Steel SA, which is a Switzerland-based joint venture between the Swiss Montanstahl AG and the Belgian Fassada Group, the parent company of Fassada Technologies.

With over 30 years of experience in the glass and glazing industry, Gary Tongco is a seasoned veteran who excels at driving sales growth and expanding market share. Throughout his career, Gary has built a reputation for his ability to collaborate with key stakeholders across the manufacturing, design, engineering, and operations sectors to achieve exceptional results.

Gary’s career began on the manufacturing side, where he developed in-depth knowledge of product design and production. He then founded and managed his own independent representative firm, building strong client relationships and honing his business development expertise. Later, as a Senior Preconstruction Manager for a nationally known contract glazier, Gary played a pivotal role in developing proposals, presenting design intent and selling complex multi-million dollar projects.

With a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and a passion for building lasting relationships, Gary continues to make contributions to the construction community.

Gordon Gill, FAIA, is one of the world’s foremost practitioners of performance-based architecture driven by his philosophy that there is a purposeful relationship between formal design and performance: Form Follows Performance. A founding partner of award-winning Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), Gordon’s work includes the world’s first life-cycle, net zero-embodied carbon tower, Forbes International Tower; the Guinness World Record Al Wasl Plaza at Dubai Expo 2020; Astana Expo 2017 and its sustainable legacy community in Kazakhstan; Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia; and the Guiness World Record Central Park Tower, the world’s tallest residential building in New York City.

John Cetra co-founded CetraRuddy on the principle that architecture must engage the urban fabric while enriching the human spirit. His designs incorporate an aesthetic of dynamic geometric compositions and sensitively chosen materials to invoke the rhythms and textures of the urban past. John’s understanding of project goals, command of construction technology, and mastery of regulations have allowed him to create memorable buildings within the space constraints, zoning restrictions, and economic requirements of complex urban environments. His commitment to elevating the typology of urban residential architecture to a level of profound cultural impact and distinction has garnered him recognition as an industry leader in tall building technology, historic building restoration, and analytic site development. John holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Spitzer School of Architecture of the City College of New York and has taught architecture at both institutions. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the Urban Land Institute, Municipal Arts Society, The Skyscraper Museum, Society of American Registered Architects, New York Landmarks Conservancy, Friend of Fallingwater, and Harvard Club.

Jordi Marasse is Project Consultant Manager North America at Reynaers Aluminum. For the last 4 years Jordi has been coordinating the North American projects. Jordi consistently goes above and beyond to foster enduring partnerships with our esteemed architects, real estate developers, general contractors and engineers. By nurturing these relationships, we ensure mutual growth and success in the future.

‘Together for Better’ is our company’s motto. And this we want to achieve on the level of sustainability as well. We want to be a trusted partner in achieving our partners’ sustainability ambitions and grow together. Together with our partners we want to focus on energy-efficient, circular and low-carbon products that make a difference to homes, buildings and the people.

Joseph has a background in Architecture specializing in building envelope design and consultation for both new and existing buildings. He has worked in multiple market sectors including small and large scale residential, cultural and institutional, commercial, and industrial projects. Jospeh holds a Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona and complimentary Building Envelope Commissioning certification (BECx) from the University of Wisconsin.

Jun Schick Lee has in-depth experience across the AEC industry as an architect, facade consultant, and curtain wall contractor. He has been a facade-scope project leader from each industry stakeholder point-of-view. His expertise in designing and engineering new envelope systems is coupled with his deep understanding of local construction markets and buildability. Jun's experience includes serving as Senior Design Lead at Island Exterior Fabricators, Senior Facade Designer at Buro Happold Engineering, and Senior Associate at SHoP. Jun has designed and thermal engineered several new curtain wall systems, including 60-min fire-rated curtain walls, complex corner curtain wall systems, and aluminum frame mega-panel systems.

Justin D’Alessandro is a National Architectural Manager at Vitro Architectural Glass, driving façade specifications across the Mid-South region and partnering with New York City–based stakeholders for international project work.

A graduate of The Catholic University of America’s School of Architecture, Justin works alongside Architects, Developers, and Façade Consultants, leveraging his technical expertise to deliver advanced glazing strategies that optimize energy performance, design vision, and sustainability outcomes. Prior to his career in the façade industry, Justin played five seasons of professional baseball, signing with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He recently consulted on the reglaze and expansion of the Pittsburgh Glass Center, a project featuring vacuum insulated glazing technology to drive design innovation in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Maic Pannwitz serves as Senior Executive Vice President of sedak inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the German-based glass manufacturer renowned for producing oversized and high-performance architectural glass. With a background in engineering and project management, Pannwitz has been instrumental in expanding sedak’s presence in North America. He has led the company's efforts to deliver custom glass solutions for complex architectural projects, including high-profile developments like Apple Park in Cupertino and large-scale façades in the US.

Under his leadership, sedak has intensified its focus on the American market, adapting its offerings to meet the region's demand for large-format, optically precise glass. Pannwitz's role encompasses overseeing sales strategies, client relations, and the execution of technically demanding projects that require meticulous coordination and innovation. His expertise in managing the delivery of oversized glass units—some exceeding 30 feet in height—has positioned sedak as a key player in the U.S. architectural glass industry.

Based in the New York City metropolitan area, Pannwitz continues to drive sedak’s mission to provide cutting-edge glass solutions that align with the evolving needs of architects and builders across North America.

Manan Raval, PE is widely recognized as an industry expert in facade design and specialty glass systems. He has led facade engineering for complex buildings worldwide, among them high-profile arts institutions, residential developments, and mixed-use hubs. His areas of specialization include developing facade systems for a diverse range of climatic conditions, enhancing thermal and acoustic performance, and optimizing facades for manufacturing and installation. Manan is widely recognized as a dynamic leader who offers progressive insight towards achieving sustainable and high-performance building envelope solutions that achieve the design intent.

Manan Raval has over 19 years of experience and leads the Hatfield Group Building Envelope and Special Structures engineering team. He is recognized as an industry expert in façade design, speciality glass systems and complex structures. He has led numerous projects in New York City and worldwide with complex scopes of work. He has successfully completed projects across a diverse range of climatic conditions in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Bahamas, Asia and the Middle East. He is recognized by his clients as a dynamic leader who provides sound, progressive insight to help develop and achieve cost-effective, sustainable, building envelope solutions. Manan has previously worked at ARUP, CH2MHill and BuroHappold.

Melissa Wong joined the firm in 2005 and co-leads the New York Façade Practice. With a background in architecture, she leads the design and construction of façade and enclosure systems for a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential, cultural, academic, government, and industrial buildings. She brings extensive experience providing design consultation, detail development, specifications, shop drawing review, lab and field testing, fabrication review, and on-site façade inspections. She also leads the Building Enclosure Commissioning services within Thornton Tomasetti’s Façade Practice.

Zach Craun is an Associate Partner at COOKFOX Architects. His past projects include 150 Charles Street, the De La Salle Academy, 100 Vandam Street, several private residences in the Hamptons, a boutique commercial office building in the Miami Design District and the Cora in Water Street, Tampa.

He is lead designer for the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, a performance events venue, gallery, and archival building at Monmouth University, New Jersey. He is also leading the design team for 80 Wharf Way, a high-rise residential building consisting of two towers on a shared podium along the Williamsburg Waterfront.

He led the WELL and LEED Platinum Certifications of the firm’s office at 250 West 57th Street and directs the firm’s AIA 2030 Committee and Green Team. He was recognized by Crain’s New York as a Notable Leader in Sustainability in 2024. Outside of the studio, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the De La Salle Academy and the Fontainebleau Association.