Robert M. Hallstrom
AIA, DBIA1 CEO & President
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Robert M. Hallstrom, AIA, DBIA is a Registered Architect and President/Chief Executive Officer of KTH Architects, Inc. He is responsible for all management decisions; current projects, client relationships, new business development, strategic planning and the overall direction of the firm. He is a 1977 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he received his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree. Mr. Hallstrom has been with KTH Architects, Inc. since its inception in 1979. He received his Pennsylvania Architectural Registration in 1984, soon after becoming a Principal in KTH Architects, Inc. Mr. Hallstrom is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Design/Build Institute of America, and the National Fire Protection Association. Mr. Hallstrom has an extensive list of service to community and professional organizations and boards.


John P. Adams
AIA, NCARB1 CFO & Vice President
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Mr. Adams oversees the KTH Healthcare Group and serves as a Project Manager on Hospital, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Care, and Long Term Care projects. Since 1994, Mr. Adams has worked with numerous healthcare facilities and has accumulated extensive repeat healthcare clients. As Vice President of KTH and Manager of the KTH Healthcare Group practicing throughout the southeast, Mr. Adams manages personnel on the KTH Team, coordinates meetings, adheres to schedules and budgets, and is accountable for achievement of the values, vision, and needs of each client and project team.


Jerome Bankovich, Jr.
AIA, LEED AP®2 COO & Vice President
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Jerome Bankovich, Jr., AIA, LEED is a Registered Architect and Vice President of KTH Architects, Inc.  He is a 1987 graduate of Fairmont State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology.  Mr. Bankovich began his career with KTH Architects, Inc. in 1987.   In 1989, he furthered his education by returning to school and earned his Master of Architecture degree from Clemson University in 1992, which included a semester at the Charles E. Daniel Center in Genoa, Italy.  While at Clemson University, he maintained his association with KTH though summer internships and returned full-time upon graduation.  He earned his New Jersey Architecture Registration in 1997, Pennsylvania Architecture Registration in 1998, and Virginia Architecture Registration in 2004. Although he has diverse project experience, he has concentrated his efforts on educational and government projects. Mr. Bankovich is a member of the American Institute of Architects, PA School Board Association, and the Green Building Council.  Mr. Bankovich also serves as the Vice Chair for the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation.


Ethan J. Hine
AIA3 Managing Partner & Vice President
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Ethan J. Hine, AIA, is a Registered Architect and Vice President of KTH Architects, Inc.  He has designed several million square feet of new and renovated building space over his career while focusing on serving clients throughout western Pennsylvania. After receiving his Pennsylvania Architectural registration in 1997, Mr. Hine has focused his efforts on commercial buildings, houses of worship, and airports.  In 2004, Mr. Hine was named partner of KTH Architects, Inc. Mr. Hine is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute.


Jeff Light
AIA4
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Mr. Light is a Senior Project Architect for KTH and serves as a Project Manager on Education, Governmental, Sports and Commercial projects.  As Chairman of the Western Pennsylvania Building Enclosure Council he has served the profession and the community in helping to determine regional enclosure needs.  His interests include Building Enclosure, Air Barriers, Education Architecture, Sports Architecture, Government Architecture and Commercial Architecture. Mr. Light graduated from The Pennsylvania State University. His memberships include the American Institute of Architects, the Western PA BEC and the USGBC.  His professional philosophy centers on keeping the client's interests at the forefront by fostering good working relationships between the client, company professionals, consultants, and contractors.


Jay Rieder
Associate AIA5
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Mr. Rieder has been with KTH Architects, Inc. since 2005 and has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering Technology from the State University of New York, Alfred Campus. With widespread experience in project management, construction documentation administration and coordination experience, including extensive submissions for regulatory design and construction document approvals, Mr. Rieder uses both AutoCAD and Revit in the design and contract document preparation and completion of projects.


Naomi Canter
Associate AIA6
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Naomi graduated with a Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art.  Other than her work at KTH Architects, she volunteers at her local church and is involved with Habitat for Humanity.  A bookworm at heart, she also enjoys dancing, bicycling, swimming and other outdoor activities. She is currently participating in the architectural Intern Development Program, and is working towards professional licensure.


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