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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Justin Manalo
LA Operations Manager
Working with design, engineering & construction teams to find the fastest way to a permit is a fulfilling challenge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kristina Papryzca
President of Chicago Division
Specializing in complex development projects, skyscrapers and bespoke tenant improvements.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Justin Manalo
LA Operations Manager
Working with design, engineering & construction teams to find the fastest way to a permit is a fulfilling challenge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.




