RAND Partner, Luke Pantaleo, RA, NCARB
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Pantaleo, RA, NCARB, to Partner. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from the Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York (CUNY), Luke came to RAND in 2012 with an impressive background in both architecture and construction management. Through the last decade, he has risen through the ranks at RAND, from Project Associate to Project Manager to Registered Architect to Facade & Roofing Team Leader, bringing an exceptional skill capable of managing the design and administration of complex repair, restoration, and capital improvement work throughout the New York Metropolitan Area. As leader of RAND’s growing Facade & Roofing Team, Luke heads a group of over thirty architects, engineers, and technical and management support staff.
At RAND, Luke has been actively engaged with improving company standards and processes, including detailed proposal generation initiatives, evolving the non-destructive leakage investigation team, developing modules within the existing company software to increase project profitability, and working in conjunction with the company’s Human Resources Department to implement a Professional Development Program for the staff. He is a member of RAND’s Investment and Leadership Group, consisting of the top 20 shareholders in the company, who meets regularly to strategize the long-term success and growth of the firm.
Beyond his professional achievements, Luke demonstrates a profound dedication to community service. He eagerly shares his knowledge and experience by speaking at architecture and CAD classes at Saint Francis Preparatory High School and participating in speed mentoring events at the Spitzer School of Architecture, aiming to inspire and nurture the next generation of professionals. Luke is also an active participant in the company’s RAND Gives Back initiative of charitable giving and volunteer work. Through partnerships with mentoring organizations such as the New York State Mentoring Program and First Workings, Luke works in group and one-on-one mentoring sessions with students of City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology, as well as other high school students seeking a professional career in architecture and engineering.
"We are delighted to announce the promotion of Luke Pantaleo to Partner at RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC. His exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to the firm and the broader community make him an invaluable asset to our team," said Stephen Varone, AIA, RAND President and Founder. "Luke's commitment to excellence, professional development, and mentoring the next generation of architects and engineers truly sets him apart as a leader. We look forward to witnessing his continued success and positive impact on both our firm and the communities we serve."
Luke is a New York State Registered Architect and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is also an International Code Council (ICC) certified Structural Masonry Special Inspector and an Infrared Testing Center (ITC) certified Level 2 Thermographer.
About RAND
Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a 105-person New York City firm that designs and administers programs for repair, upgrade, restoration, and adaptive re-use of residential, commercial, institutional, and retail properties. Our expertise includes exterior envelope repair, with a particular focus on FISP; window and door replacement; heating, plumbing, and electrical upgrades; architectural design and ADA compliance; feasibility studies and plan reviews; structural engineering; forensic surveys; benchmarking, energy audits, and retro-commissioning; green roofs; and historic restoration. RAND also has an Industrial Rope Access Group, a Drone Services Group, an Infrared Survey Group, a 3D Laser Scanning Team, and a Code & Zoning Compliance Team, and is also a Special Inspections Agency. Please visit randpc.com for more information.
