LONGMAN LINDSEY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Project Engineer
- Position - Associate
Alexander Reardon is a project engineer at Longman Lindsey. From his time working at Disney, he gained an understanding in providing services that aren't always apparent or visible to customers. He has also worked in vibration isolation and seismic restraint of mechanical equipment. For two years he conducted architectural acoustics research into classroom speech intelligibility; and served another year investigating outdoor concert noise abatement, in which he assisted a community by providing noise recommendations for future concerts.
As a musician and mechanical engineer, his passion for acoustics drives him to find a sound solution for his clients. He secured funding and drove his cross-disciplinary Senior Design team to redesign a computer interface, and won two awards for greatest impact upon the project's disabled client. As co-founder of the ASA chapter at Virginia Tech, Alexander has lead the way for young professionals developing expertise in the field of acoustics.
Job Titles:
- Associate Partner / Admin. Services
- Position - Associate Partner / Admin. Services
With 16 years of coordinating and administrative experience, Bill brings a wide variety of managerial skills cultivated from his experience working as a Senior Marketing Coordinator at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, and Senior Projects Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Young & Rubicam Advertising.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Admin. Services
- Position - Associate, Admin. Services
Jake employs his passions for business and technology to integrate efficient solutions into day to day operations. With a demonstrated history of technical proficiency, Jake's primary objective is to serve as a valuable resource, and provide a transparent experience for clients.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- President
- Position - President & Founder
John Longman has more than 30 years consulting experience in the design and construction industry and is considered a leader in the field of acoustical engineering. Specializing in the design of large scale and complex developments throughout the US and abroad, he is knowledgeable in architectural acoustics and building equipment and systems. All of the preeminent law firms consider John their preferred acoustician. Before founding Longman Lindsey, John was the president of another New York based consultancy.
Given the importance of acoustics to any design for a project's performance and impact, John provides fully integrated solutions that satisfy functional, practical, and aesthetic concerns. John's understanding of architectural design and his technical knowledge of acoustical engineering combine to produce appropriate, attractive design solutions that consider energy efficiency, economy of construction, and ease of maintenance.
Ken Shook is a partner at Longman Lindsey and an acoustical engineer with over a decade of consulting experience. Ken's expertise includes managing projects both large and small across all types, including commercial, mixed-use, residential, and corporate interiors. As a partner at Longman Lindsey, he is committed to the company's philosophy of providing excellent acoustical solutions to fit each client's needs.
Ken has used his experience as both a project manager and principal engineer to aid private companies and public organizations in the design process and management of development projects. He is particularly adept at translating municipal requirements for building glazing and facade design, streamlining the approval process for developers. Ken's focus and collaborative skills yield successful projects.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- Junior Associate
- Position - Junior Associate
Kristen Stoecker graduated from Manhattan College, where she obtained a
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She graduated with honors and
received minors in both Physics and Mathematics. Her interest in the acoustics
field was fueled by her passions for engineering, physics, and music. Kristen
enjoys using her mind to solve problems, and readily accepts any challenge.
In addition to her engineering skills, Kristen is an avid alto saxophone player who performed with the Manhattan College Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Engineer
- Partner
- Position - Associate Partner
Matthew Rosenthal is an associate partner and leads Longman Lindsey's Los Angeles office. Matthew is an acoustical engineer with over a decade of experience. He has worked on a range of facilities including entertainment and performing arts venues, restaurants, academic learning environments, libraries, houses of worship, mixed-use facilities, resorts, residential, commercial offices, and museums. By concentrating on understanding the client's needs, he is able to develop solutions that are constructible, practical, cost appropriate, and respect the architecture of each of his projects.
After earning a dual Bachelor's degree from New York University, Matthew received a Master's degree in Music Performance at Yale University. He was also awarded the prestigious Stephen and Denise Adams Family Foundation Scholarship from the Yale School of Music. His love for music and passion for science are evident in his project work.
Michael is a project engineer at Longman Lindsey with nearly a decade of experience in the field of acoustics. He has worked on a wide range of project types including libraries, residential towers, commercial offices and mixed use facilities. He also has extensive experience in medical and research facilities, including design of spaces suited to sensitive equipment associated with such facilities. Michael excels at communicating with and understanding a clients' needs, applying practical solutions to satisfy all facets of design as they apply to both engineering and architecture.
Michael earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in Acoustics from the University of Hartford, graduating with honors. He has previous experience in applying acoustics to the design of nuclear submarines at General Dynamics Electric Boat, where he designed critical operating systems to conform to strict acoustic requirements set forth by the United States Navy.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- Junior Associate
- Position - Junior Associate
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Partner
- Position - Associate Partner
Nate Perna's professional experience in acoustical engineering encompasses work in the fields of healthcare and laboratory spaces, corporate fit-outs, and residential spaces. He has provided acoustical consulting services for significant hospital and laboratory projects both nationally and internationally. Nate also has experience with educational institutions, performance spaces, and vibration feasibility studies for highly sensitive imaging equipment.
Nate enjoys working on a full spectrum of projects with scopes ranging from single residential units to core and shell design of million plus square foot projects. He is dedicated to deliver a high quality and punctual service to ensure all clients' and end users expectations are exceeded.
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- Partner
Patricia Scanlon is a founding partner at Longman Lindsey and an accomplished acoustical engineer with more than 25 years of experience. Prior to Longman Lindsey, Patricia was principal-in-charge of a 20 person acoustical department at another New York based consultancy.
Patricia has a passion for proper acoustics in schools, which has led her to be a lecturer interpreting LEED for Schools and ANSI standards on acoustics to educators, designers, and the construction industry. She is an advisor to the New York City School Construction Authority on acoustic standards and has lectured at a joint conference of the Acoustical Society of America and the European Acoustics Association on classroom acoustics, as well as at Greenbuild, the world's largest conference committed to green building.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Partner
- Project Manager
- Position - Associate Partner
Paul Montgomery is a project manager at Longman Lindsey. He has a decade of educational and professional acoustical engineering expertise involving the architectural characteristics and mechanical attributes of a project and its geographical significance. Paul has served as an acoustic consultant for projects involving Fortune 500 companies, Manhattan's most prestigious residential buildings, and major hospitals throughout the nation.
Paul's specialization is in mitigating noise and vibration from equipment and analyzing structural vibrations due to human, vehicle, and train activity for sensitive laboratory and healthcare equipment. He enjoys high-end residential development projects, as he determined to provide an optimal acoustic environment through thoughtful planning and cooperation with design teams.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Project Engineer
- Position - Associate
Peter Zarzecki is a project engineer at Longman Lindsey. Peter's background in
Job Titles:
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- Junior Associate
- Position - Junior Associate
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Partner
- Project Manager
- Position - Associate Partner
Rich Ranft is a project manager at Longman Lindsey. He has a decade of experience in acoustical consulting for a wide range of project sectors, specializing in corporate fit-outs, fitness centers, environmental noise and vibration control. Rich also has extensive consulting experience in the residential, healthcare, and mission critical industries, K-12 schools, as well as vibration feasibility studies for highly sensitive equipment such as MRIs.
In addition to new construction projects, Rich enjoys troubleshooting preexisting noise and vibration transmission issues and developing practical solutions for offices and residential dwellings throughout New York City. Of particular interest is the opportunity to work on historically notworthy buildings. His strong work ethic is demonstrated by working tirelessly on behalf of clients to deliver projects on time and exceed end users expectations.
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- Member of the Longman Lindsey Team
- Consulting Partner
Stephen Lindsey is a founding partner at Longman Lindsey and is a leading practitioner in the field of acoustical engineering. With over 30 years of experience as a consultant to the construction industry, Stephen's extensive practical knowledge has brought practical solutions to a vast array of projects. He has used his specialized skills developing and implementing standards and design solutions for prominent developers, commercial and residential buildings, hospitality, network broadcast studios, and museums.
With absolute integrity, Stephen is an innovator, problem solver, and consensus builder. He is a demonstrated technical leader who has marked accomplishment in the professional and technical research, practice, and administration in the field of acoustical engineering. He manages a wide variety of acoustical architectural and mechanical projects across the country and abroad.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Senior Associate
- Position - Senior Associate
Tom Ouellette is a project engineer at Longman Lindsey. He has extensive experience in acoustical engineering specializing in HVAC and industrial noise control. Tom brings his in-depth knowledge in HVAC sound attenuators, louvers, barrier walls, and enclosures after having worked at IAC Acoustics. He is skilled in troubleshooting and providing solutions for client noise and vibration issues, as well as meeting client deliverables while working with mechanical and general contractors. Tom works with clients to successfully integrate technology resources in the management of acoustics to reach project goals.
Tom has served as an engineer and consultant for many high profile clients, including Turner Construction, Cosentini Associates, and Johnson Controls, working to design custom generator enclosures and mechanical equipment noise control solutions.
Job Titles:
- Construction Specifications Institute / Project Management Institute