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		"The strength of our firm today rests on the distinct talents of our people. They are problem solvers. They are dedicated. They are a unique blend of technical expertise and creative expression. They are the essence of the firm."

		John C. Schrott, III, AIA, ACHA President Mr. Schrott joined IKM in 1982 and currently serves as the Managing Partner and President of the firm. He gained admission to an elite group of Certified Healthcare Architects through a board certification process into the American College of Healthcare Architects. Mr. Schrott directs the healthcare practice group at IKM. Mr. Schrott received his Bachelor of Architecture with honors from Carnegie Mellon University in 1982 and is a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter, as well as the Pennsylvania Society of Architects. In addition to his management duties, Mr. Schrott has spoken at numerous healthcare conferences and seminars regarding the current state of healthcare design. He has been published in *Hospital News, Healthcare Building Ideas, Healthcare Design, and West Virginia Executive* magazines among others.
		Jeffrey K. Brown, AIA, NCARB, SAGE Principal Mr. Brown joined the firm in 1983 and is a Principal of IKM Incorporated. He has over twenty-three years of architecture experience. During his tenure, he has served as project manager and principal for many of IKM's healthcare and education clients. Mr. Brown graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1980, is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is a registered architect in the state of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia; he also holds National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification (NCARB). His recent experience includes projects for Allegheny General Hospital, Canonsburg General Hospital and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital; as well as the Slippery Rock University Science Building.
		Joel Bernard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Principal Mr. Bernard began his professional career in 1984. He is a graduate of Williams College, and holds a professional degree from the Boston Architectural Center, College of Architecture. He is registered to practice in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Connecticut. He is active in the American Institute of Architects, serving in the past on the Advisory Committee for the Pittsburgh Chapter. Mr. Bernard has served on the board of the Pace School as Board Chair and sat on its Executive, Long Range Planning and Endowment Committees. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of The Frick Art & Historical Center. He has worked on a broad range of project types, including education, corporate, banking, commercial, healthcare and housing. His current project responsibilities include management of the Westinghouse Electric Company, Colfax School Addition, Commonwealth Technology Center, and several complex data center facilities. In addition to project management responsibilities, Mr. Bernard oversees the financial operations of the firm.
		Roger Hartung, AIA, NCARB Principal Mr. Hartung brings extensive experience in the architectural practice encompassing areas of design, management, administration and production. He has significant experience with many of the firm's large capital projects including the reuse of the Richardson Allegheny County Jail, the Hillman Cancer Center, and current modifications to the Forbes Regional campus of the West Penn Allegheny Health System. His project management knowledge contributes to the overall quality of our project document coordination with consultants and subcontractors as well as helps to guide information technology at IKM enhancing service delivery to our clients. Mr. Hartung obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is a registered architect in Pennsylvania and Illinois. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter. Mr. Hartung volunteers his time as a member of the Upper St. Clair Parks and Recreation Board.
		Michael McDonnell, AIA Principal, COO Mr. McDonnell is the design principal for IKM and has responsibility for implementing the firm’s mission to create innovative and informed architecture that positively impacts the world through leadership in understanding, exploration, and decision making. In addition to design oversight, Mr. McDonnell serves as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and is charged with executing the firm’s vision to be recognized for excellence in institutional and corporate architecture, design, and advancing the mission of their clients. He also has responsibility for human resources and staff development activities. Mr. McDonnell’s current professional focus is on growing the Higher Education portfolio for IKM. As leader of the Higher Education Studio, Mr. McDonnell is responsible for market strategy, programming approach, and client relationship initiatives. Recent Higher Education projects of note include a master planning study for the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, planning and design for a new Health Sciences building at Erie County Community College, design for a new health services building for Lock Haven University, and a new $22 million health sciences building for The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. His recent healthcare work includes a $48 million rehabilitation hospital for The Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading, PA; the $18 million University of Pittsburgh Medical Center IRR – Institute for Rehabilitation Research, and consulted with the IKM design team on the Center for Sports Medicine in Indiana, PA. Mr. McDonnell’s career has centered on technically complex projects for university & healthcare clients where the convergence of institutional vision and individual creativity yield buildings of extraordinary value. Clients currently being served by Mr. McDonnell include: The Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA; Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township, PA; Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; and Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA, in addition to those mentioned above. He is an Honors Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University SoARCH and has recently completed a year-long community leadership program organized by Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc (LP-XXVI). Mr. McDonnell has been an active member of the township of Upper St. Clair, volunteering his time and expertise to the USC Planning Commission, Development Committee for the Township's Environmental Education Center, and currently serves as Chairman for the USC Building & Fire Codes Appeals & Advisory Board. Mr. McDonnell is the design principal for IKM and has responsibility for implementing the firm’s mission to create innovative and informed architecture that positively impacts the world through leadership in understanding, exploration, and decision making. In addition to design oversight, Mr. McDonnell serves as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and is charged with executing the firm’s vision to be recognized for excellence in institutional and corporate architecture, design, and advancing the mission of their clients. He also has responsibility for human resources and staff development activities. Mr. McDonnell’s current professional focus is on growing the Higher Education portfolio for IKM. As leader of the Higher Education Studio, Mr. McDonnell is responsible for market strategy, programming approach, and client relationship initiatives. Recent Higher Education projects of note include a master planning study for the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, planning and design for a new Health Sciences building at Erie County Community College, design for a new health services building for Lock Haven University, and a new $22 million health sciences building for The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. His recent healthcare work includes a $48 million rehabilitation hospital for The Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading, PA; the $18 million University of Pittsburgh Medical Center IRR – Institute for Rehabilitation Research, and consulted with the IKM design team on the Center for Sports Medicine in Indiana, PA. Mr. McDonnell’s career has centered on technically complex projects for university & healthcare clients where the convergence of institutional vision and individual creativity yield buildings of extraordinary value. Clients currently being served by Mr. McDonnell include: The Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA; Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township, PA; Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; and Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA, in addition to those mentioned above. He is an Honors Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University SoARCH and has recently completed a year-long community leadership program organized by Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc (LP-XXVI). Mr. McDonnell has been an active member of the township of Upper St. Clair, volunteering his time and expertise to the USC Planning Commission, Development Committee for the Township's Environmental Education Center, and currently serves as Chairman for the USC Building & Fire Codes Appeals & Advisory Board.
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