CERAMI & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
Adam is an Associate Principal with nearly 20 years of experience in Building/ Architectural Acoustics and Electro-Acoustic design, and audio system commissioning and Project Management. His experience encompasses a wide range of market sectors including Commercial (legal office and corporate), Media, Government (legal facilities, aviation, law enforcement), Residential, Public Spaces, Transportation and Mission Critical. Adam also has global experience in large-scale mixed-use facilities and high-profile projects including audio design and commissioning for stadiums and performance spaces.
Prior to Cerami, Adam was a Senior Acoustic Engineer and Manager of NDY Acoustics in Australia. His previous senior and current role have allowed Adam to work closely with clients on a professional level to develop relationships that have led to repeat work through understanding client needs and project specific constraints (design and financial) and providing quality, practical and buildable design solutions.
Adam's background in audio engineering and design has enabled him to be able to collaborate with Clients and design teams on sound masking systems for commercial spaces to allow flexible use of open work environments. Adam's experience also enables him to develop acoustical modeling of spaces to simulate effectiveness of acoustical materials, room shapes for example as a tool to facilitate design direction for critical project decisions relating to acoustics.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal, Director of Acoustics Operations
Albert's stellar reputation throughout the building industry runs deep; fostering relationships with prominent architects and developers that go back decades. The key to his success both internally and externally is the way he is able to anticipate problems before they occur, and clearly communicate the way forward. To that end, Albert oversees Cerami's Acoustic Reality Studio - which has helped hundreds of clients hear their spaces before they are built by creating a common thread of communication that goes beyond traditional 3D models and numbers.
Albert's 6' 3" presence is always reassuring, and his impact on projects from strategy to site visits can be felt most recently in the magnificent new Moynihan Train Hall, One Vanderbilt with it's astounding observation deck, and dozens of high-profile corporate interiors, including those of Google and Facebook.
Albert has appeared as an expert witness at community board hearings offering testimony on noise transmission, with regard to noise codes, residential/community impact issues, and other acoustical and vibration issues. His knowledge of architectural acoustics, mechanical systems, noise and vibration control and environmental impact assessment, makes him a master at his craft.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
Alexis, with 20+ years of experience in the field of architectural acoustics, vibration control, and sustainable design, is known as a specialist in the acoustic design of educational facilities. Her reputation for managing multi-disciplinary teams, supervising projects from visioning through to opening is well documented. We had our eyes on her well before she joined our firm in 2019.
As lead acoustician for Deerfield Academy's Math Science and Technology Center, The New Classroom Building at Virginia Tech, the Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center at the Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland, Peterson Hall at George Mason University and the Jamail Lecture Hall at the Columbia School of Journalism, she has developed a pedagogy of her own. In fact, when she isn't designing acoustics for educational facilities or healthcare buildings, museums, or transportation structures, where she also brings years of expertise, she can be found mentoring young women advance their engineering careers.
Alexis is an INCE Board Certified Acoustician, having earned the recognition of the highest professional capability in the practice of Noise Control Engineering. She is one of those engineers who Cerami is proud to say never stops learning, as can be seen by her myriad of accreditations and various expert panels on which she serves.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
Ben is a relentless multidiscipline problem-solver whose greatest joy comes from seeing a project through, from conception to completion. He is that rare engineer who is as adept at analytics and project management, as he is in conceiving creative "out-there" ideas that push the limits of design and innovation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Associate
Britt leads our IT infrastructure strategy, design and implementation on projects in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. She thrives on seeing projects through, often becoming the standard bearer, as well as the Project Manager, as noted by her two-year tenure with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Law firms, notably Baker Botts, government agencies, such as EPA, DEA, DOJ and other GSA departments, Universities, including Penn State and University of Delaware, and tech companies, including Comcast, where she was responsible for calibrating all the technology and designed "invisible" infrastructure, trust her to mitigate risk.
Britt's current engagements include program management, leading stakeholder visioning and coordination, high-performance building integration management and deployment for high-visibility projects with fortune 500 companies.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
- Specialist
Caitlin is a senior acoustic specialist, with particular expertise in building isolation and vibration. Many of the biggest media companies in the world count on Caitlin's creative problem-solving approach and request her team on their projects, as do healthcare facilities, where vibration analysis of sensitive equipment is paramount.
She recently earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation so that she could gain greater purview and efficiently manage projects for Discovery, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Caitlin has built a strong practice in environmental noise, working closely with the Department of City Planning and the Office of Environmental Remediation to prepare and evaluate environmental reviews (EIS, EAS), focusing in CEQR Noise and Construction Analysis, and Noise Restrictive and Environmental Designations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
Job Titles:
- Managing Principal
- Member of the Leadership Team
Christopher is Cerami's Partner in charge of acoustics, mentoring our growing team of acoustic engineers and pioneering innovative technologies to help clients understand acoustic options before multi-million dollar decisions are made. Whether on land or in the air, he can point to almost any building that makes up the San Francisco and New York City skyline and talk enthusiastically about his contribution.
CAP, as everyone at Cerami calls him, is a specialist in all things relating to vibration, acoustical code and 3D modeling. His depth of experience has made him a much sought-out partner in the built environment - once he is on a team, the team's success brings them back together.
Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and is a licensed Mechanical Engineer (in the state of California). He has a background in IT and tele/data infrastructure and multimedia system design, which we at Cerami often tap into. He is a man of many talents and interests, ice-hockey, scuba diving and audio forensics (where he is an expert). Lately he has been tapping into his prodigious math skills in order to help his daughters (age 5 and 8) do their homework.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- VP, Business Development - Client Relationships
Doug is Cerami's liaison, ensuring all clients are engaged with our products and services, and consulting with them to support their individual needs across a variety of unified communications applications and technologies, AV/integration, and of course, acoustic design. We don't want them to miss out on all that we offer!
Doug's resume displays extensive experience in sales, operations, and business development, with a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership. He talks the talk and walks the walk, having spent 20+ years in technology sales and building lasting relationships with C-Suite executives, business clients, staff and vendors.
Doug lives with his wife on a "hobby farm" in Connecticut, where among other animals, they have two miniature Sicilian Donkeys, Lucia and Sofia.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
Greg has twenty-five years of experience as an acoustician and has worked on major projects around the world. His work is particularly notable in Chicago where he designed the acoustics for the Northwestern University School of Communication, 191 North Wacker Drive, Hyde Park Day School, Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, and corporate headquarters for BP Americas, Exelon, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Additionally, Greg has guided the acoustic and technology systems designs for some of the world's leading cultural organizations, including The Kennedy Center, Guthrie Theater, Lookingglass Theatre, Writers Theater, Children's Theatre Company (Minneapolis), and the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington DC. This is apropos, as Greg is a classically trained musician in his own right.
His pioneering work on the development of realism within acoustic simulations (auralizations) has earned him a reputation for innovation and his greg-arious personality makes him a regular on the lecture circuit.
Besides being a soundsmith, he is also a sabersmith, building lightsabers with his two sons, also avid Star Wars fans.
Job Titles:
- MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Member of the Leadership Team
Jim thrives on projects that require intricacy and complexity; seeing and more often hearing problems before they arise. Not surprisingly, he is most celebrated for his design expertise in hospitals and laboratory spaces, where unforeseen mechanical or environmental noise and vibration, can compromise the integrity of sensitive testing and research.
With so much Cerami history behind him and so much potential in front of him, Jim offers up subtle teaching moments at every opportunity, and is always looking to learn from other managers through the 30 or so books he devours each month.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
Jeffrey's 25+ years of experience in audiovisual technologies and acoustics makes him a rare multi-discipline expert. His diverse set of talents include instructional technology, audiovisual design and engineering, control systems design, commercial systems integration, operations and project management. His background has provided him with skills in the design, deployment, and management of complex and high-profile projects in higher education, theaters, casinos, performance venues, museums, retail, and with large scale video wall technology.
Jeffrey has always seamlessly blended talents; a conservatory trained musician with an education in acoustics, an AV design pundit with converging media authority, and overall technology strategy with hands-on implementation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
John is an acoustical engineer who has made architectural acoustics and troubleshooting the focus of his work for more than 30 years. His pragmatic and innovative approach, dedication to client relationships, and talent for mentorship make him an invaluable leader of our firm.
As Principal of Cerami's Site Assessments group, John oversees a wide range of residential, commercial, corporate, religious, and educational projects. He is skilled at helping clients achieve a better quality of life in their space through an engaging design process. John also draws upon his wealth of experience encountering real world noise and vibration issues, to deliver practical and thoughtful solutions to any project type.
John is the longest Cerami "boomerang", having launched his career in 1987 under the direction of our founder Vito V. Cerami. Prior to returning to Cerami, John led his own successful acoustical consulting firm in New York City for 23 years. He is a recognized industry subject matter expert on acoustical and vibration control design.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Associate
Josh's project experience also includes Core & Shell Commercial, Mass Timber Construction, Financial Interiors, and Residential Towers - the more complex, the better. He is a sought-out collaborator and communicator who really does seems to be two places at once. How else to explain how he pops up at job sites to work alongside contractors while building acoustic models on CAD.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
- Instructor for the Pratt Institute and Guest Forum Speaker for the Audio Engineering Society
Justin is Cerami's Transportation sector lead, appropriate because he is always in motion - currently managing the acoustic build out of the $8 billion LaGuardia Airport and $2.7 billion Newark Airport Terminal One renovations, and directing a team of experts in acoustic and audio-visual design at world famous transportation hubs.
With over 15 years' experience in the industry, Justin has heard it all and is able to bring his wide range of experience and gravitas to solve the most critical acoustic issues in the built environment.
Justin has been a featured instructor for the Pratt Institute and guest forum speaker for the Audio Engineering Society (AES). He almost attended aeronautical school before enrolling at University of Hartford for Acoustic Engineering, a choice we at Cerami are forever grateful. Many of his fellow colleagues live vicariously through Justin's exploits as amateur race car driver, snowboarder, surfer, golfer, and world traveler.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
- Studio Head
Matt seamlessly bridges mechanical and architecture design - that rare problem solver who operates at the intersection of art and science. Improving communication in workplaces is one of his missions, so it was only natural that he was unanimously chosen from among his Cerami peers to lead our own build out on 1001 Avenue of the Americas.
As Studio Head, Matt leads an ambitious team of acoustic engineers who are as passionate as he about designing core and shell and corporate interiors for the most prestigious financial institutions and biggest technology companies in the world.
Matt is an accomplished pianist who is rumored to have perfect pitch, something that he laughs off every time we bring it up to impress clients on business pitches. He is a confirmed foodie, who can tell you the greatest places in NYC to eat, as well as those restaurants where it's best to hold a meaningful conversation - you'll be impressed how well he listens. He has built up Cerami's competitive intern program and continues to co-run it each summer.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal, Director of Technology Operations
As a Principal with over 25 years of experience, Michael (Mike) manages technology designers, engineers, and project teams; overseeing over $1B in technology projects in his career. He has been directly involved in hundreds of multi-discipline technology projects with a focus on solving client's audiovisual needs. His depth of experience encompasses a wide range of work, including corporate offices, educational campuses, courtrooms, hotels, hospitals, NOC's, government facilities, and more.
Mike is a steadfast leader who delivers transformative and lasting change by creating a culture of accountability and process. He continually influences corporate direction and innovation by inspiring us all to tackle new challenges - sometimes pushing us out of our comfort zones to do so. But we all know we are better off for it.
In addition to his credentials in the audiovisual industry, Mike's background also encompasses physical security system design and consulting, IT infrastructure, acoustics, as well as general technology consulting and planning. He is an excellent coach and mentor because he will always make time to listen and teach, which is why so many of us at Cerami seek him out for industry expertise and strategy advice.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal, Client Development and Technology Design
Peter heads the accelerating technology consulting side of Cerami, leading a team of 30+ experts in AV, IT and Security with innovative technology strategy, thought leadership, design solutions and true client-first partnership. He is the go-to guy at Cerami for everything from technology installation best practices to future strategy development in every type of construction project from mission critical data centers and trading floors to million-square-foot future workplaces at top companies' headquarters.
His passion for technology and acoustics integration runs deep - he started the technology and security practice for Cerami ten years ago and has built up our reputation with design strategy for some of the world's most iconic buildings. His "top hits" list reads like a must-see travel guide including the World Financial Center, Madison Square Garden, Moynihan Train Hall, Ford Foundation for Social Justice, Smithsonian Institution, and most Comcast Technology Center and The Walt Disney Company's HQ.
He demands flawless execution on complex initiatives from himself, his team, and vendors installing what he's designed. Peter is a raconteur who can regale you with 30 years of stories of business - but is too much of a gentleman to reveal confidential names.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
Ryan has a head for technology strategy and a heart for AV design and blends them seamlessly as he leads Cerami's Philadelphia office. He is humble about his role in helping to grow the Philadelphia skyline, but once you get him talking about the Drexel Academic Tower, Jefferson School of Nursing, Schuylkill Yards, Morgan Lewis, Fannie Mae, CIBC, Comcast or Northwestern Mutual, there is no stopping him. Ask him about the work he and his team are currently doing for the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Ryan's goal is to leverage technology solutions that support the way people work leading with a people-first mentality.
Ryan joined Cerami five years ago, having built a far-reaching reputation in the Audiovisual industry blending technology design with his experience in management consulting, which is one reason why we all count on him for breakthrough solutions.
On a typical day, Ryan provides road mapping on Unified Communications deployments and AV projects, as well as supports the Cerami team on multiple platforms, technologies and workplace systems designs. Ryan leads the office with the highest level of executive support, and brings the collaborative culture that Cerami is known for in NYC to the City of Brotherly Love.
He has two girls under the age of two, and they both have his baby blue eyes.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Member of the Leadership Team
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Scott is an acoustical consultant with specialty in architectural and mechanical reviews of corporate interiors, hospitals, courthouses, and core and shell buildings. Scott is Cerami's resident corporate interiors financial market leader. Within the financial arena, Scott has worked with top multinational firms including clients such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. He is an expert in helping clients define their goals and navigate the rapidly changing workplace designs to attract users back to the office.
Scott is also a classical musician with 20 years of experience in classical percussion. His passion for music and acoustics allows him to deliver unique design solutions that maximize the acoustical performance of a space and create a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Scott's goal is to continue educating the community about sounds and acoustics by sharing his knowledge with his clients and providing mentorship for students at the ACE Mentor Program in the NYC region.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
Steven Sinclair is our resident ‘diplomat', overseeing the Government market vertical for Cerami. Steven knows his way around Washington, DC, leading the design on federal and state projects, including a diverse client list such as the House of Representatives, NSA, USDEA, and the FBI. He is not just in the room where it happened, he and his team help design the spaces where it is happening! With more than 25 years of experience in the nation's capital, Steven has been fortunate to successfully federate with not just government projects but also cathedrals, performing arts centers, and sports arenas.
Steven is passionate about what he does, mentoring a dedicated team, who are also experts at cutting through obstacles to find solutions. They utilize technologies that not only meet needs but are easy to use, state of the art and serve to enhance the client's ability to communicate.
On the weekends Steven keeps busy too, hanging with his passel of kids ranging in age from two to twenty-one.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Member of the Leadership Team
- PRINCIPAL
Trey co-founded Cerami's Site Assessment department - a specialty division that provides onsite, on call pragmatic solutions to noise and vibration issues. Trey's passion for mechanics and physics, coupled with experience in MEP design and commissioning, make him well versed in virtually any type of acoustical issue - from corporate offices and residential buildings to healthcare and education facilities. A natural leader, exceptional listener and a straight-shooting troubleshooter, Trey is steadfast in his pursuit to make New York a better place to live and work.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- MANAGING DIRECTOR of HUMAN RESOURCES
Trish has built a strong and resilient HR infrastructure at Cerami, with thoughtful and strategic planning regarding Talent Acquisition and Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Relations and Compliance. She serves on Cerami's Leadership Team as our fierce people-champion and is the linchpin to employee benchmarking, HR policies and procedures within business units.
With over 20 years' experience in Human Resources, Trish has the Crises Management skills that have helped major companies weather calamities, including the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and the financial crises in 2008, where she was the VP of Human Resources at Bear Stearns.
Not one to leave anything, even a bio, on a downer, Trish is thrilled to announce that Cerami just won "Best Places To Work" in New York City. No small feat, considering that this prestigious designation is in part due to the benefits she fought so hard for and the culture she helped to create.