GOOD LUCK JACK!
John “Jack” Robson is retiring his career as Foit-Albert’s Executive Vice-President, having served his partners, peers and clients with exceptional expertise and a knack for building and sustaining camaraderie. Of his 48 years as a professional engineer, project manager, branch manager, and executive, he has been with Foit-Albert for 28 years, growing the Albany office from a singular staff member to its current staff of 26 and growing. He has since engineering work coming out of the Albany office and ensured Albany employees have the resources needed to complete successful projects and exceed the expectations of each client.
Jack’s love of engineering comes as inheritance of a technically-oriented brain and the nurturing of this skill from his parents—his father a fellow engineer and a founding partner of GPI, and his mother an early advocate for his chosen path since high school. Jack received his BSCE from Clarkson College of Technology in the field of Civil Engineering in 1978 and is licensed in New York and Maryland. He has since overseen more than 150 LDSA projects including bridge and highway design, as well as construction inspection projects. He is a member of the NYS Professional Engineering Society, American Council of Engineering Companies, Association of Transportation Engineers, and many other organizations. His professional success is a testament to following instincts and leaning to inherent strengths.
One of Jack’s greatest professional achievements includes the forged partnerships which led to Foit-Albert’s teaming for the new World Trade Center, Tower 4 build-out and interior design development for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Beyond the obvious reasons of such an accomplishment, this project hit home for Jack, literally, as a Long Island boy remembering the view from his high school watching the Twin Towers being built.
Aside from being an outstanding technical professional, Jack shines in this industry as an ally and the biggest supporter of his colleagues, clients, friends, and family. He is a champion of seeking opportunities which provide mutual benefit to everyone involved in a project, and he never misses the chance to make his fellows feel important. No one walks away from Jack without the invitation to have a drink, a game, a smoke, a laugh, and/or some Krause’s chocolate and the opportunity for sincere friendship.
Beyond industry and profession, he brings the same energy and loyalty to his family. Jack balances his busy career with his wife Pam of 42 years, his kids John, Bill, and Liz, and his grandkids. Through the years they have managed to make time for cross-country RV trips, fishing/boating, and enjoying the outdoors. In retirement, Jack plans to dedicate more time to making memories with his family.
Jack’s spirit will live as he leaves a legacy of knowledge and friendship which will reverberate through Foit-Albert and beyond for years to come.
Andrew Braun, RA, LEED joins the Architecture team as a Project Architect. Andy has over 10 years of architectural design and construction administration experience on projects including aerospace, defense, large-scale residential and commercial facilities. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology from SUNY Alfred State College and is also an Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit. Andy will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Tatiyana Lima joins Foit-Albert Associates as an Administrative Assistant. Tatiyana recently graduated from SUNY College at Buffalo having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising. While attending Buff State, she worked at their Academic Center for Excellence as a front desk receptionist and social media manager, drawing attention to the center and engaging students to access its services and mentors. Tatiyana will provide administrative support for the Buffalo office.
Benjamin Kelly, Jr. Environmental Scientist. Ben is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Southern New Hampshire University. He has previous experience as an environmental technician and joins our environmental group for field investigations and reporting. Mr. Kelly is based in the Buffalo office.
Christopher Cody, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Manager. Chris joins the Building Systems Engineering group and is a mechanical engineer. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology and has over 15 years of experience with our colleagues at Erdman Anthony and as a Sales Engineer with an energy systems firm. Mr. Cody is based in the Buffalo office. 
Kevin Au has joined the Building Systems Group at Foit-Albert Associates as a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer. Kevin has seven years of experience in design, specs, construction documents and calculations in the mechanical and plumbing fields. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY College at Buffalo State and will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Jason Mock, PE, has joined Foit-Albert Associates as a Senior Project Manager. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Jason has 18 years of experience in the design of mechanical systems and upgrades, including HVAC systems, industrial ventilation, medical gas systems and laboratory systems. Jason will be working out of the Buffalo office
Robert Seekins has joined Foit-Albert Associates as a Senior Electrical Designer. Bob has over 37 years of electrical design and construction experience. His experience includes high voltage equipment electric service sizing, power distribution, branch wiring, generator sizing, lighting, site and sports light, fire alarm systems, data networks, access control and security, stage lighting and sound. Bob will be working out of the Buffalo office.
LaLuce Mitchell, RA has joined Foit-Albert Associates as a Project Architect. LaLuce has over 14 years of architecture experience with a focus on preservation architecture. He has worked on a variety of historically significant buildings and complexes throughout the Buffalo area including the Roycroft Campus and the Richardson Olmsted Complex, and is knowledgeable in State Historic Preservation (SHPO) guidelines. LaLuce earned his Professional Bachelor of Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Paul Adel Owusu has joined Foit-Albert Associates as an Architectural Technician. Paul earned his B.S. in Architecture from SUNY at Buffalo and is working toward his master’s in architecture at UB. He has architectural internship / 3D modeling experience and will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Thomas DeGraff has joined Foit-Albert Associates as an Architectural Technician. Thomas has over six years of architecture design experience and comes to Foit-Albert from Boston Valley Terra Cotta, where he completed over 60 historic façade restoration projects across North America. He earned his bachelor of science degree in Architecture with minors in Fine Arts and Environmental Design and his masters certificate in Historic Preservation from University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Thomas will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Tareq Nusair has joined Foit-Albert Associates as an Architectural Technician. Tareq joins the architecture group for the summer. He is working on his master in architecture & planning at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. He has five years of experience in architecture and design coordination with an international design and consultant company, working on mixed use, private and multi-family projects in locations throughout the world. Tareq will be working out of the Buffalo office.
Sirvan Lahour Pour has joined Foit-Albert Associates as a Senior Design Professional. Sirvan has over 10 years of architectural design and project management experience with commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects. He earned his master’s in architecture from IKIU, Quzvin, Iran and also studied in Texas. Sirvan will be working out of the Buffalo office
Sarah Manolopoulos joins the Business Development Group as a Jr. Marketing Proposal Coordinator, as part of the proposal development team. She brings with her 3 years’ experience in construction, administrative, and marketing support in Buffalo, working for a real estate corporation. Ms. Manolopoulos holds a BBA and Marketing from Villa Maria College.
Andrew Yip, P.E. has joined the Building Systems Team at Foit-Albert Associates as an Electrical Engineer. Andrew has 8 years of electrical engineering experience in a construction support role and will serve as a project engineer and support construction projects. He earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from SUNY Buffalo, and his M.S. in electrical engineering at New York University Tandon School. 
Ali Molaei has joined the Architecture Team at Foit-Albert Associates as an Architectural Designer. Ali has four years of architectural design and management experience in high-end residential, commercial and hospitality projects. He earned a Master of Architecture from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York; and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran. 
Mitchel Mesi has joined the Architecture Team at Foit-Albert Associates as an Architectural Technician. Mr. Mesi earned his Master of Architecture from State University of New York at Buffalo. Recently, he has completed an internship with Joy Keubler Landscape Architect, drafted residential landscape plans with Seasonal Nursery, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.
Foit-Albert Associates, Architecture, Engineering and Surveying P.C. is pleased to announce that that Stephanie Koch has passed her exams to become a licensed architect in New York State.