Our staff represents a broad spectrum of technical talent from entertainment, business, education, government and non-profit organizations. Our experience includes both operation and design of performance spaces, television and motion picture production, information technology and asset protection.  Each person is a specialist in one or more areas of technology, and has direct, relevant experience in operation and implementation of highly complex systems. This combination has resulted in a team that can balance theoretical designs with practical realities, providing the best possible facilities under the constraints imposed.
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About Us
The BFA Staff represents a broad spectrum of technical talent from entertainment, business, education, government and non-profit organizations. Our experience includes both operation and design of performance spaces, television and motion picture production, information technology and asset protection.  Each person is a specialist in one or more areas of technology, and has direct, relevant experience in operation and implementation of highly complex systems. This combination has resulted in a team that can balance theoretical designs with practical realities, providing the best possible facilities under the constraints imposed. In this age of multi-vendor solutions and cross-ownership, there is a need for guidance from professionals without conflicts of interest.  We are neither an equipment vendor nor an installation contractor.  Our only responsibility is to our client.
Our staff includes a number of industry professionals, with a broad range of hands-on experience from concept development through production and operations. Each draws from direct real world experience, not theoretical knowledge or empirical training. Each has been certified by peers and professional organizations.


John Brooks, Senior Partner                        Design, program development, commissioning

Frank L. Flemming, Senior Partner             Design, program development

James A. Smith, Senior Associate              Design, systems engineering, commissioning

Jerry L. Isenhower,                                        Systems engineering, commissioning,

Director Project Engineering                          technical personnel training

Jennifer Henry, Director Projects                 Project management, scheduling, operator training

Ed Liiv, Project Manager                              On site project management, trade coordination

Kristi McHugh, Executive Assistant            Office administration, scheduling, documentation

 

Michael Lyons-Johnston, CID                      Collaborating Professional, Architecture

Milton R. Shefter                                           Collaborating Professional, Asset Preservation and Management

Algie Abrams                                                Collaborating Professional, LEED Compliance

 

John Ryan                                                     Collaborating Professional, AV Systems

Robert Catalano                                           Collaborating Professional, AV Systems
Collaboration

For those projects which require services beyond our normal expertise, we have acted as either the coordinator or a member of a design team, at the wishes of the client. We have established working relationships with other consulting and architectural firms for such instances and welcome the opportunity to be of service in an appropriate capacity.