Meet the Board


	Jeff Fischer (2024 Chair) Jeff Fischer has served as Quality Director for PARIC Corporation throughout the last 12 years. With more than 27 years of experience in the construction industry, Jeff has held several roles including Preconstruction Project Estimator, Project Engineer, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. In Jeff’s current role, he works very closely with all project teams to ensure that all quality process and procedures are being implemented. He also assists PARIC’s Preconstruction department, assisting in thorough plan reviews while focusing on constructability and the prevention of water infiltration/latent defects. He has worked on numerous project types including Healthcare, Industrial, Food and Beverage, Senior Living/Multi-family and Institutional projects. Jeff is a 1996 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at his alma mater. Jeff is currently the Chair of the Building Enclosure Council of St. Louis where he has been a Board member since 2015. His interests include spending time with family, hunting, beekeeping, woodworking and sharing bourbon with friends.
	Katie Stein, RA, CxA+BE, BECxP, LEED AP BD+C (Treasurer) Katie is a licensed Architect with over 18 years of experience in architectural project management. In her role as Project Architect at Woolpert, she has worked closely with public sector clients including the Illinois Capital Development Board. As a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) and Building Enclosure Process Provider (BECxP) with a Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE) certification, Katie brings extensive expertise and thought leadership to every project. Whether individually, in a team setting, or in a management role, she strives to exceed clients’ expectations. She listens to clients’ needs and develops strategies to meet those needs as they relate to their facilities.Previously she has worked as a Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider at Sitton Energy Solutions, a Project Manager at Paric Construction and Total Enclosure Solutions, and as an Architect for multiple firms. Katie earned her degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2003 and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, recently earned its fifth-straight Great Place to Work certification and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. The firm has over 1,100 employees and 42 offices in three countries.”
	Corina Moore (2019 Past Chair) Corina Moore began her career in the commercial roofing business in 1981 with Lucas Sales Co., a rep/distribution company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Initially, she served as the company’s receptionist, but quickly rose through the ranks. Throughout the span of her 32 years in the industry, Moore has garnered invaluable experience in several facets of the business. Her financial savvy and genuine care for the customer have propelled her through positions in bookkeeping, customer service, and sales. Moore now applies her vast industrial knowledge to her position as a Carlisle Representative for Roofing and Carlisle Air & Vapor Barriers, wall insulations, and below-grade waterproofing. Her expertise in the field further facilitates the success of Luna & Associates.
	Brandon G. Fisher, RA, AIA, LEED AP (Secretary) Brandon is a Senior Manager for the Building Science Solutions division of Intertek. He manages and oversees the central midwestern US operations for their St. Louis and Kansas City offices. He is a licensed architect in multiple states and has been in the architectural and construction management industry since 2003. He has worked as a design architect, construction manager, BIM coordinator, and building enclosure consultant over the last 17 plus years.As part of his current responsibilities at Intertek, he performs and oversees: Third party pier reviews of contract documents and submittals for architects, contractors, and owners. Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Building envelope ASTM and AAMA testing methods in the field. Forensic building enclosure failure investigations. Roofing inspection, including nuclear density and infrared scanning. Third party building envelope enclosure quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) inspections. Infrared thermography and whole building air tests (WBAT). Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Construction progress AIA pay draw inspections.
	George Crow, AIA, CSI, CCS, LEED AP (Director at large) Registered Architect: Illinois, Maryland, Missouri and TexasSenior Associate for Heitmann & Associates, Inc., Building Enclosure Consultants, St. Louis, Mo.George Crow has 50 years’ experience in planning, designing, detailing, construction management, and implementation and validation of quality construction practices. In his role at Heitmann & Associates, he is often involved in pre-construction reviews of the construction documents for detail interfaces, successful water infiltration management, constructability and maintenance issues. These reviews often include participating in pre-construction coordination meetings and laboratory and field mock up performance testing. Due to the nature of the consulting business, George’s projects vary in size and complexity. In addition, George is past president of the Peoria, Il. and St. Louis, Mo. CSI Chapters, was founding Chair of the Building Enclosure Council-St. Louis, and was on the Masonry Standards Joint Committee for the development of the ACI 530 Building Code Requirements For Masonry Structures for the 2005, 2008, and 2011 code cycles. He currently serves on the AIA St. Louis Chapter Continuing Education Committee and as Past Chair for the Building Enclosure Council of St. Louis.
	Kevin Geil (Director) Kevin Geil joined Roofing Sales Associates, Inc. in November of 2007 as a Sales Consultant. Kevin has been working in the exterior building materials industry since1975 where his experience includes Regional Sales Manager for a major manufacturer, Distribution Sales and Manufacturers Representative. For the majority of his career he has been working with Architects, Building Owners, Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors.Kevin is presently Secretary for the St. Louis Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Chapter, board member for the Roofing And Siding Contractors Alliance, Inc. (RSCA) and board member of the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) St. Louis.
	Mohammad Aleqabi (Director) Mohammad is a certified Project Manager Professional who earned a master degree in Project Management from Washington University in 2011. He is a seasoned manager for IT programs, construction, logistics and operations, pharmaceuticals, and investment advisories, coupled with diverse academic training in computer technologies, engineering, business management, and applied sciences. He has over 11 years of industry experience in building enclosure projects scattered across the US in either leading or supporting over $100M or 1M SQFT of glass. Mohammad currently delivers complex glass integration projects as part of NGG’s new construction portfolio. He worked as NGG’s Quality Assurance Manager overseeing all project execution is to industry standards, and management policies.
	Austin Davis (Director) Project Manager at Alberici Constructors Started with Alberici in 2010 right out of college B.S. in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University Projects managed: St. Louis Science Center East Addition Abilene, KS Memorial Hospital Addition SSM Health Wentzville Healthplex USPS St. Charles Post Office SSM Health St. Charles Outpatient Center SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital – Enclosure Currently working on the Missouri Botanical Garden New Visitor Center project Began involvement with the BEC in 2017 when I was given the role of enclosure project manager for the SSM/SLU project. I have enjoyed the technical and social components of the BEC events, which helped me understand key enclosure issues and ideas on what can be done to mitigate the issues. I’ve further appreciated the importance of building enclosures and look forward to helping the BEC grow within the St. Louis community.

	Bill Decker (Director) Director of Architecture – Quality / Project Manager Employment Arcturis 2004 – present Gray Design Group – 1999 to 2004 Intern at Boland & Associates; ARCO Construction Education B.A.S. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln M-Arch – Clemson University Significant Projects Edward Jones – South Campus Addition and Garage Edward Jones – North Campus Garage Washington University Cupples II Renovation St. Louis Science Center – GROW Pavilion Currently working on a new branch Library in Eureka for St. Louis County Library System As an Architect I have always gravitated to the more technical aspects of design, specifically the building envelope, and continually look for new and better ways to enclose a building. I look forward to joining the BEC and the chance to help learn and grow with the building enclosure community.