Our People

Malcolm G. McLaren is one the most passionate, versatile and innovative firm principals in American engineering today. For more than 42 years, he has been conceptualizing and executing revolutionary engineering designs for projects across the globe. An innovator in his field, McLaren pioneered the concept of Professional Engineer diving in the 1970’s.

Jeremy Billig has led a distinguished career at McLaren over the past 15 years, directing a range of engineering projects while starting and growing the New York City office to over 40 staff. As the firm has expanded, Billig has managed McLaren’s organizational planning efforts, including developing a scalable structure to accommodate growth, supporting the firm’s merger and acquisition (M&A) activity and overseeing coordination and management of the regional offices. As an accomplished engineer, Billig has worked across the firm’s 10 markets, ranging from entertainment venues and healthcare facilities to comprehensive structural work and restoration of landmarked buildings.

Steven Grogg has over 40 years of site/civil engineering knowledge, most of which have come from on site development and design projects of various size, scope and complexity. He has experience designing mixed-use facilities, waterfront sites, roadways and drainage systems – but is known for his project management and public outreach abilities.

William Gorlin is the driving force behind the firm’s flourishing entertainment division. Through his 30-year career, he has engineered and overseen thousands of projects involving show action equipment, stage sets, theatrical rigging, entertainment venues, roller coasters and architectural theming.

William McCarthy provides support to all technical divisions in generating and maintaining client relationships. He prepares RFP Responses and directs the firm’s marketing strategies. Possessing 35 years of business development and management experience, he plays a vital role in the firm’s growth, reputation and success.

David McLaren has over 28 years of experience in building structure design. He has directed projects involving multi-story residential facilities, mixed-use structures, and university housing projects on the waterfront and upland. His energy and enthusiasm has helped the firm develop a presence in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Richard Wurster has over 40 years of experience as a principal, executive and business manager in the architectural, engineering and construction industries. He is responsible for the financial management of the firm as well as its day-to-day operations, including all engineering divisions, information technology, business development and human resources.

Annette Lucke has over 12 years of experience as a result driven HR professional within the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Her experience spans managing the full spectrum of HR programs, services and functions to meet key business objectives coupled with strategic organizational growth planning. As an accomplished advisor among the senior leadership team, her abilities to coach and direct managers to encourage results and improve performance serves as the conduit to the firm’s global growth trends.

Ray Fusco has in-depth experience managing complex business matters, cultivating consensus, and delivering creative solutions together with operational excellence to produce results in both private and public sectors. His 15 years of proven experience in the maritime community makes him a unique blend of entrepreneur and Fortune 500 business leader.

Peter Koklanos has managed complex engineering projects throughout the Northeast from proposal, to design and construction. He leads the firm’s NYC office with 12 years of structural engineering experience, encompassing projects of various size and complexity. As the firm has expanded, Koklanos has helped manage McLaren’s organizational planning efforts. His technical specialties include conventional design of steel and glass creations, renovation of historic structures, work on piers and high-rise buildings, curtain wall design and materials testing in the firm’s ten market segments.

Gerard Bartucci has over 30 years of experience with structural engineering projects for highway, railroad, utility and pedestrian bridges. His technical expertise includes seismic fatigue analysis, retrofit, in-depth inspection, historic structure evaluation and rehabilitation. He has worked on construction staging for some of the most heavily trafficked roads and rail lines in the U.S.

Thomas Broderick has more than 33 years of experience in structural inspection, design, engineering, quality control and project management. His experience includes all types of structures such as high and low-rise buildings, office complexes, museums, hotels, hospitals, libraries, performing arts centers, parking facilities, marine terminals and mixed-use facilities.

Stephen Famularo is a Professional Engineer-Diver with 23 years of experience in waterfront development and rehabilitation projects. He has led waterfront inspection, design and rehabilitation projects for public and private clients throughout the U.S. His experience includes project management, resi­­­­dent engineering, GIS and wave transformation analysis.

Donald Viele has over 37 years of land surveying experience. His knowledge encompasses all aspects of the land surveying industry including sub-divisions, boundary surveys, zoning easements, topographic surveys, flight control, line and grade, commercial buildings, state highways and bridges, and expert witness testimony.

Andrew Habel is a structural engineer with 14 years of experience in structural design and inspection of various types of structures. His experience includes commercial buildings, multi-family residential buildings, marine structures and entertainment structures. He is a proactive, ambitious leader, well-versed in all phases of the design process.

Brian Moody has 20 years of engineering and diving experience. He is a specialized leader in underwater condition assessments, structural designs and construction inspection services. He has worked on all types of moveable and stationary structures including bridges, water taxi landings, piers, fender systems, anchorage systems, roadways, buildings and foundations.

Matthew Kawczenski has over 15 years of project management and technical design experience. He has comprehensive knowledge of design standards and codes, full-service structural engineering for buildings with a concentration on seismic and wind code review, seismic and wind analysis, lateral load distribution and structural modeling of structures.

Reuben Hull has 30 years of experience with civil and infrastructure engineering, planning, permitting, technical and sustainable design, project management and construction. His vast experience expands across markets including healthcare, real estate development, public infrastructure, transportation, government, education, industrial and recreation.