As the founder and president of Ascent, Joel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business and strategic planning. His results-driven and personal approach to every project have earned him the respect and trust of his clients. These relationships allow Ascent the opportunity to provide Owner Representation services and work directly with Owners through all phases of restoration project planning. When he’s not at the office, you can usually find Joel working on projects at home or fishing dry flies to wild trout in Pennsylvania and Colorado, with his dogs Avery and Arlo.

Andrew is a founding member of Ascent and leader of the Restoration Design and Facade Investigation teams. He performs facade inspections and oversees all safety and equipment inspections to insure a safe working environment for the team. Andrew feels most at home performing facade investigations and visiting active restoration sites. Prior to beginning his career, Andrew traveled to the west coast and completed a 2,000 mile bicycle ride from Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico.

Allison joined Ascent following her graduation from Drexel University’s College of Engineering. She was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and graduated from the accelerated Masters/Bachelors program with a Masters in Civil Engineering (Structural concentration) and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. Allison also gained valuable experience in façade inspection, forensic engineering, and quality control through Drexel’s co-op program. As a project manager, her range of responsibilities will consist of façade survey and investigation, developing repair documentation, and assisting in the preparation of façade reports. Allison greatly enjoys her time in the field and having a hand in the restoration and preservation of the region’s architecture. During her free time, Allison can be found spending time with friends and family or painting.