WHO WE ARE

Meet Our Nationwide Team


Everything we do is personal, take a moment and meet our team

Burnham has been providing special experiences through our services for over three decades. What’s made those special experiences possible, is our team of dedicated permit managers, code consultants and the fine-tuned operational machine behind it all. The team collectively provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise to make sure the projects simply get done right, the first time.

Familiar Faces - Navigating New Spaces

Kristina Papryzca - President, Chicago Division

Kristina Papryzca

President, Chicago Division


Specializing in complex development projects, skyscrapers and bespoke tenant improvements.

Christopher Chwedyk - Director / Chief Code Consultant

Christopher Chwedyk

Director / Chief CodeConsultant


As a licensed architect & building code expert I've assisted design teams on a variety of projects across the country!

Brad Durkin

Brad Durkin

Project Manager


I help my clients successfully navigate the commercial plan review process from start to finish.

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Steve O Rodriguez

Director of Field Operations


In the 19 plus years I have been at Burnham I can say no two job sites are the same and that's a great thing!

Tasia Kallies - LA Project Manager

Tasia Kallies

Project Manager


Working with design, engineering & construction teams to find the fastest way to a permit is a fulfilling challenge!

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Kevin McKenna

Project Manager


I provide the unique opportunity of becoming an expert on interpreting codes and permitting requirements across the country.

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Greg Francisco

Project Manager


Growing up in the city, it's being a part of ideas and projects that help make the place a better place than it was before.

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Leah Riley

Managing Senior Code Consultant


With people in mind, I work to find creative solutions to align the current codes with both modern and historic architecture.

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Jessica Sulka

Senior Project Manager


I enjoy working with the varying construction professionals to find the most strategic and quickest way of securing a permit.

Justin Manalo - President, California Division

Justin Manalo

President, California Division


Working with design, engineering & construction teams to find the fastest way to a permit is a fulfilling challenge!

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Larry Downes JR

Project Manager


Working with design, engineering & construction teams to find the fastest way to a permit is a fulfilling challenge!

John Kapecki - Code Consultant

John Kapecki

Code Consultant


I perform due diligence inspections, standards & tests presentations, life safety evaluations, and building/zoning code reviews.

Matt Murray - President, Nationwide Division

Matt Murray

President, Nationwide Division


Large/complex rollout projects are my specialty thanks to two decades of working with nearly every sector and jurisdiction.

Chris Downes - President

Chris Downes

President


Municipal approvals can be complex & frustrating if you don't do this every day. I enjoy the coordination process and managing expectations.

Tom Walsh - President, New York Division

Tom Walsh

President, New York Division


It’s interesting to pick up on retail trends, and I bring those best practices I learn to every project I work on.

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John Chwedyk

Project Manager


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James Kratochvil

Senior Project Manager


Large/complex rollout projects are my specialty thanks to two decades of working with nearly every sector and jurisdiction.

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Peggy Kienzle

Office Manager


Keeping Burnham's HQ Office running smoothly, supporting accounting, our staff culture & events makes everyday fulfilling and interesting.

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Louie Greenebaum

Director of Signs & Licensing


Licensing, Signage and anything bespoke that you want to do in Chicago is what I do best. I help your business thrive and grow.

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Matt Elwell CPTD

Chief of Staff


Our people support a better-built world, and I have the honor of supporting them.

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Tracy Willie

Project Executive


With more than three decades of experience in the architectural sector and having been a client of Burnham myself, I possess the ability to view each project from dual perspectives.

Maeve ODonovan

Maeve O'Donovan

Senior Project Manager


Guiding clients through their projects and seeing them come to life in our city is incredibly rewarding.

Ethan Rodriguez

Ethan Rodriguez

Project Manager


Mary Thies

Mary Thies

Project Executive


I enjoy helping a variety of design professionals, contractors and property owners alleviate stress from their role, knowing that we will get it done and get it done right.

Austin VanDerWouden

Austin VanDerWouden

Project Manager


Casey Reilly

Casey Reilly

Project Manager


Colin Jaehnke

Colin Jaehnke

Project Manager


I assist clients in navigating the permitting process for a wide range of projects across California, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a seamless experience.

Jacqueline Partida Flores

Jacqueline Partida Flores

Project Manager


Jessica Madrigal

Jessica Madrigal

Senior Project Manager


With extensive experience working with engineers, architects, and navigating various jurisdictions, we specialize in obtaining building permits for diverse projects.

Gaby Guzman

Gaby Guzman

Project Manager


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Maddie Kyhl

Business Development Specialist


At Burnham New York, I work with the team to maintain relationships with our clients as well as cultivating new business opportunities.

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Hetiene Rudolpho

Project Manager



Burnham Team

Vision & Mission

At the core of our mission and vision are our guiding principles. We work hard to embody values on a daily basis, in everything we do, both personally and professionally. We do it by caring for people, their role and responsibility and always working to effectively and efficiently support one another. We recognize that success and growth happens by creating new and better processes and learn from experience. Our mission is to exceed expectations and create a special experience for every client and every project, every time.

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