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2025 President's Message

ICRI Metro New York 2025 President’s Message

Dear Members and Sponsors,


As I embark on my second year as President of the ICRI Metro New York (MNY) Chapter, I
want to extend my heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year to all. Your unwavering support as
members and sponsors has been the cornerstone of our success, and I deeply appreciate your
contributions.

Reflecting on 2024, our chapter achieved significant milestones, hosting numerous technical and
networking events. Our technical program offered 8 PDHs through initiatives such as the Parking
Garage Inspection Panel (PIPS) – LL126 with the Department of Buildings, the Sustainability
Symposium, and the Joint Demo Day with NWIR. Networking highlights included our Chapter
Fishing Trip, Joint Summer Social with IIBEC and NWIR, Golf Outing, and the Holiday Party,
where we proudly contributed to Toys for Tots.

Another notable accomplishment was our successful Awards & Lifetime Achievement Award
program. From seven project submissions, we recognized four winners:

  • Project of the Year: Stony Brook HSC (Structural)
  • Awards of Excellence: Constantino Nivola Play Horses (Jablonski Building Conservation) and 650 6th Avenue “The Cammeyer” (KamenTall Architects)
  • Award of Merit: The Brooklyn Bridge Restoration (Pullman)

We also celebrated our inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, Si Solomon and Pat
Morrissey, for their decades of dedication to the chapter. Additionally, in 2024, we awarded
three $2,500 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in engineering, restoration, and
management.


Our chapter's achievements are made possible by the outstanding individuals who serve on our
Board of Directors. I’d like to thank:

  • Past President: Derek Robertson
  • President Elect: Max McCarthy
  • Vice President: Gloriana Arrieta Martinez
  • Secretary: Sara Holcomb
  • Treasurer: Catherine Miguelez
  • Directors: Alex Somohano, Brandon Samardich, Connie Mugno, Marjorie Lynch, Jasen Geraghty, Bob Antes, Matt Mowrer, Dennis Brown
  • Administrator: Alessandra Schiano

We also warmly welcome three new Directors to our Board: Jamie Ram from Structural, John
Grande from Superstructures, and Mitalee March from KamenTall Architects.

Looking ahead, 2025 promises another exciting year filled with enriching opportunities. Our
calendar of events includes:

  • January 29th at Club 101: “Ask the DOB: FISP & Beyond” with Deputy Commissioner Yegal Shamash, PE
  • Upcoming programs (tentative): AI in the AEC Industry, Spring Social, Difficulties in Access, Awards Program, Fishing Trip, Emerging Professional technical/social event, Golf Outing, Symposium on Masonry Cleaning, Joint Demo Day, Ask the DOB Part II – PIPS, Holiday Party, and more

Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that I will be joining the ICRI National Executive
Committee as Secretary. This position will allow me to represent the ICRI Metro New York
Chapter at the highest of levels within this great organization.

Thank you once again for your continued participation and generous support. It’s an honor to
serve as your President and to collaborate with our remarkable Board of Directors. Here’s to a
healthy, happy, and successful 2025. I look forward to connecting with you at one of our
upcoming events.


Warm regards,

Kenny Hopfensperger
President, ICRI Metro New York
[email protected] | 646-276-6635