Allen R. Kopelson, AIA, PP  Allen is the CEO and founding principal of NK Architects.  He has 40 years of experience with the management and design of a wide range of projects and currently manages NK's housing and urban redevelopment market sector.  Allen has served as a trustee for numerous not-for-profit institutions and is often a guest speaker at local and regional conferences.  He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from New York University.

Stephen P. Aluotto, AIA, CID  Steve is President of the firm and manages NK's Educational Design Group.  As Principal-in-Charge for all educational projects, Steve monitors and maintains the team's efforts to ensure that all project milestones are met.  He has served as President of  the Newark/Suburban chapter of the AIA and on the Dean's Executive Council for NJIT.  He is a member of NAIS, NJAIS, SCUP, ERAPPA, and EACUBO and has conducted several workshops on educational planning and design on both the state and national levels.  Steve is a graduate of NJIT and has 27 years of experience. 

Ben P. Lee, AIA, ACHA, PP, LEED AP  Ben is a Principal in the firm and oversees all financial matters.  Ben is a Board-certified Healthcare Architect and manages NK's Healthcare Design Sector.  His professional affiliations include the American Society of Hospital Engineers, American Hospital Association, Healthcare Facilities Management Society of New Jersey, Architects League, New Jersey Society of Architects, and the American Planning Association.  Ben is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has a Master's Degree in Management from NJIT. 

Mark von Bradsky, PE  In addition to managing Structure Studio, Mark administers NK's HR policies.  He received his Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and is a member of  the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Institute of Steel Construction, and the American Concrete Institute.

Russell Sage, PE  Along with Mark von Bradsky, Russ manages Structure Studio.  He has been Partner-in-Charge of structural engineering projects ranging in size from $1 million to $50 million.  His expereince includes a wide range of projects including healthcare, educational, industrial, and commerial structures. 

Paul J. Drago, AIA, LEED AP  Paul is the Managing Principal of NK's New York City office and has 26 years of experience.  His responsibilities range from office operations and oversight of individual projects to his role as project manager for specific assignments.  Over the past ten years, Paul has developed experience in higher education with a specfic emphasis on high technology research laboratories.  He is a graduate of the City College of New York.