Hoffmann Architects, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the board of directors.

Avi A. Kamrat, chief financial officer and director of administration,and Russell M. Sanders, AIA, executive vice president and senior director of technical services, join founding president John J. Hoffmann, FAIA as members of the Hoffmann Architects board of directors. As officers of the corporation owning more than ten percent of the stock, Kamrat and Sanders were appointed as members of the board by Hoffmann, the sole existing director. Kamrat, Sanders, and Hoffmann currently serve as the firm’s executive committee, which is charged with managing the day-to-day business of the company.

As members of the board of directors, Kamrat and Sanders will share with Hoffmann the responsibilityof meeting regularly to consider matters that impact the financial health, growth, and trajectory of the firm, such as financing, mergers or acquisitions, legal considerations, and other issues referred to the boardby the executive committee or other shareholders.

Sanders was one of Hoffmann Architects’ first employees, and he will celebrate his 40th anniversary with the firm this September. After earning a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University,Sanders joined Hoffmann Architects straight out of school. An esteemed expert consultant and a respected voice in industry publications, he directs the firm’s technical, architectural, and engineering personnel. Sanders is ultimately responsible for upholding the rigorous quality standards that are the hallmark of Hoffmann Architects’construction documents.

Kamrat joined Hoffmann Architects 20 years ago, in 1998, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. Responsible for providing financial accountability for the firm’s projects, he manages resource allocation and contract administration to see that budget, schedule, and project outcome objectives are achieved.As director of administration, he oversees the firm’s administrative staff, including human resources, accounting, information technology, and other administrativeprofessionals.

Having demonstrated their investment in the future of Hoffmann Architects, Kamrat and Sanders have the experience and commitment to provide leadership for the firm as it continues to evolve. After more than 40 years in business with robust practices in three states, Hoffmann Architects is well positioned to thrive under the direction of the expanded board of directors, as the specialty building enclosure rehabilitation and design firm looks ahead to new possibilities.

Founded in 1977, Hoffmann Architects specializes in the rehabilitation of the building envelope. The firm’s work focuses on the exteriors of existing structures, diagnosing and resolving deterioration within facades, roofing systems, windows, waterproofing materials, plazas/terraces, parking garages, and historic and landmark structures. We provide consulting services for new building construction, as well as litigation and claim support. Our technical professionals investigate and correct damage resulting from time and weather, substandard or improper construction, design defects, material failures, poor workmanship, structural movement, and stress.