No Alphabet Soup
Firm Principals
Professional services are often named for their principals, the founding partners who establish a company. In creating Alloy5, Michael Metzger and Randy Galiotto sought to develop an ego-free firm with a strong foundation.
You won’t find their names on our door. Instead, Alloy5 is founded on these three principles.
Healthy Design
The most sustainable building isn’t the one with the most LEED points. It’s the building that teachers love to teach in – and children love to learn in. It’s the building that people are proud to show off and take care of.


Honest Collaboration
Good ideas come from anyone – the superintendent, the CEO, the teacher, the nurse. The building is yours, but we build it together. We’ll listen, ask questions, and host an open dialogue rooted in inclusiveness, reasoned debate and mutual respect.
Hard Work 
We’re not a suit-and-tie firm. We’re not afraid to get mud on our shoes and dirt beneath our fingernails. We visit job sites to explore, examine, mark and measure. We’ll pop our heads in an air conditioning vent and hop down a hole to ensure that each calculation is correct.
Architecture Happens In Moments
Meet The Gang
Cross-Trained Professionals
We’re bonded by an eye for great design, a love for building community and a drive to enjoy every day. Join our team and become a part of something special.

Michael Metzger, AIA
Principal Architect
Michael is a registered architect in the state of Pennsylvania and is a founding member of Alloy5 Architecture. With over 25 years of experience in the profession, he is fundamental in setting and guiding the design standards at Alloy5. Michael brings a unique blend of design creativity and technical construction skill to the table, leading client projects, advising internal research and direction, and giving back to the community through various philanthropic efforts. Michael’s projects have been recognized by the design community for their outstanding approach and implementation across various building types. Michael is a past President of the Eastern PA Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and currently serves as a President-Elect for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He is currently the Chairman of the Board for Kolbe Academy, the nation’s first faith-based addiction recovery school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Architecture, Drexel University

Randy Galiotto, AIA
Principal Architect
Randy is a registered architect in the state of Pennsylvania and is a founding member of Alloy5 Architecture. He is a member of Pennsylvania’s Professional Selections Committee for the Department of General Services and serves as a trustee at Northampton Community College. In addition, Randy is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute. He currently serves on the Occupational Advisory Committee for the Career Institute of Technology and has served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bethlehem. Randy was named one of Eastern Pennsylvania’s “20 Under 40” by the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal due to his track record of achievement and leadership in business and the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Architecture, Drexel University

Vanessa Dela Torre, AIA
Chief Operating Officer, Associate, & Project Architect
Vanessa is a registered architect who brings nearly a decade of experience to Alloy5. She is an expert in adaptive reuse projects and has experience in educational, institutional, and commercial sectors. In her role she supervises all aspects of a project – from planning through design and construction, and the coordination of clients and consultants. Vanessa has previously designed Easton’s new North Fourth Street parking garage as well as renovations of two Nazareth Area elementary schools and Seven Generations Charter School in Emmaus. As COO, her responsibilities include managing office operations, resources, and ensuring efficiency while providing high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science in Historic Preservation and Certificate of Ecological Architecture, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Architecture, Pennsylvania State University

Joseph Balsamo
Senior Project Manager
Joe joined Alloy 5 in 2015 with over 20 years of experience in the profession. As Senior Project Manager, Joe is responsible for overseeing a project through design and development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Joe’s unique skill set includes orchestrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies through AutoDesk Revit. He has established a reputation for service and attention to detail among his clients in higher education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises. He is actively involved as a multi-sport coach for the Lower Macungie Youth Association.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Architecture, Drexel University

Erika Galiotto
Accountant
Erika obtained her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting from Northampton Community College, where she received the PICPA outstanding accounting student award. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Muhlenberg College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Erika started with Alloy5 in 2015, bringing over 15 years of corporate accounting experience to the firm. Driven by her passion for numbers, Erika takes pride in handling the day-to-day accounting functions at Alloy5.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration, Muhlenberg College
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Northampton Community College

Tristan Benedict, AIA
Project Architect
Tristan makes a valuable addition to the Alloy5 team as a project architect with over a decade of experience managing projects from concept through completion. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture at the Pennsylvania State University where she was awarded the John Stewardson Memorial Fellowship in Architecture. Tristan further elaborated her interest in visual communication and technology by obtaining her Master of Architecture in Digital Architecture at Universita’ Iuav Di Venezia in Venice, Italy. With extensive experience in master planning and multi-family residential design along with refined technical skills, she recognizes the unique opportunity for meaningful solutions in every project.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture in Digital Architecture MADI, Universita’ Iuav Di Venezia, Venice, Italy
Bachelor of Architecture, Pennsylvania State University

Jeff Gendell, AIA
Project Architect
Jeff is a registered architect and certified Autodesk Revit professional with a broad technical understanding and a natural inclination for 3D design software. With over 15 years of 3D modeling knowledge and BIM Coordination, Jeff brings with him to the table a vast technological knowledge base and is an asset to any team. At Alloy5, he manages our Building Information Modeling software and has built custom templates that ensure efficient design communication throughout all phases of the project regardless of size or scope. With professional working experience in both the USA and Australia, Jeff also teaches as an adjunct professor at Northampton Community College where he shares his specialty knowledge of digital modeling software in the architecture program and continues to set high standards for the profession.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Sciences, Northampton Community College
Professor, Northampton Community College

Bruce Brumbaugh, AIA
Project Architect
Bruce is a registered architect with experience in a wide variety of projects throughout his flourishing professional career. A Jefferson graduate, Bruce is a master at architectural modeling and visualization. While in school, Bruce held a leadership role in AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) and was awarded the Tau Sigma Delta Honor in Architecture and the Allied Arts in 2018. He has previously earned an Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Architecture from Northampton Community College. Bruce is brought in on all phases of the design process – from concept to construction. His attention to detail and artistic interests in painting, drawing, and illustration are perfect complements to architectural design. Bruce is inspired by the relationship between technical elements, spatial creation, artistic expression, and how people engage in the combination.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Jefferson University
Associate of Applied Sciences, Northampton Community College
Professor, Northampton Community College

Gina M. Vary, AIA, LEED AP
Director of Client Engagement
Gina brings over 20 years of experience to Alloy5 with a well-rounded background managing projects of all sizes in an array of industries including healthcare, higher education, multifamily housing, and municipal projects. She has specific expertise in master planning, project visioning, and facility assessments. Gina leverages her skills in communications to strengthen client relations and to thoroughly understand client needs for every space and project. She is actively involved in CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) and enjoys hiking and golfing in her free time.
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh

Bekah Rusnock
Director of Development
Bekah Rusnock is an internationally published, award-winning writer with a background in journalism. She is an expert in social media and specializes in creating engaging content that spreads virally. Rusnock operates the popular Instagram account IGbethlehem, which features photographs and videos captured exclusively on an iPhone. The account has more than 27,000 followers. Bekah’s work has been featured on Buzzfeed, where it was viewed over 150,000 times. She was featured in Fig magazine and has lectured at events hosted by Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Lehigh University, and Penn State. While employed by the City of Bethlehem, Rusnock used her media experience to improve the City’s reputation and develop its brand as a home for young, talented, and creative entrepreneurs, a campaign that was integral to the city’s economic development. Bekah also implemented the City’s Enterprise Zone program and managed a $1 million revolving loan fund. She oversaw the development of Pi: Partnership for Innovation, an adaptive reuse project which created a technology center in a 100-year-old silk mill. Bekah is an excellent written and oral communicator and is proficient in the AP Stylebook used by major media outlets around the world. She sits on the board of directors for Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Treatment Trends Inc., chairs Southside’s Tomorrow Communication & Connectivity Committee, as well as serves on ArtsQuest’s Communication & PR Committee and Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Collections and Programming Committee.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Susquehanna University

Michelle Mozingo
Senior Interior Architectural Designer
Starting the first three years of her career in the metropolitan NJ / NYC area, Michelle worked with large corporate campuses and coordinated with property managers to improve interiors and update tenants’ spaces. Now, after more than half a decade with Alloy5, Michelle’s professional career is centered on managing a wide variety of renovation and interior projects through all phases of design and construction. She is an expert in managing client and end-user meetings, coordinating site surveys, space planning, detailing, and finishing furniture selections. Michelle has started the process for NCIDQ certification while continuing to work in the professional field.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Marywood University

Bill Deegan
Senior Designer
Boasting nearly 30 years of experience, Bill brings a designer’s eye for planning to Alloy5. Bill understands the functions of a building and has a unique ability to communicate architecture to stakeholders and the community at large. His experience in higher education brings a refreshing view to 21st-century education with clients including Penn State University, Elon University, Messiah College, and Bloomsburg University. Bill has also worked on notable workplace projects for XM Radio and music performance venue projects for XM Radio, ArtsQuest, and Kutztown University. An experienced professional with a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Bill’s previous work experience includes the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission where he worked on regional design issues and implementation of large-scale planning projects.
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Architectural Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Angela Kilburg
Lead Graphic Designer
A native of Pittsburgh, Angela brings creative energy and a balanced sense of graphics to both print and digital work. Her experience includes branding, website design, UI/UX, and advertising campaigns. Angela has grown through the company, starting as an intern, and now leads the graphic design department at Alloy5. She is a graduate of Moravian University and where she teaches as an adjunct professor in the design department. Angela sits on the board for the American Advertising Federation of the Greater Lehigh Valley, chairs the education committee, and volunteers with the Christmas City Citizens Committee in Bethlehem. Angela was named one of Lehigh Valley’s “40 under 40” by Lehigh Valley Business for her leadership and contribution to the community. Her work has been recognized by local and national organizations including AAF, the Society of Publication Designers and Adobe.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic & Interactive Design, Moravian University

Rich Mercado
Project Manager
With several years of experience in architecture, Rich brings a diverse design background to the Alloy5 team. He brings projects to life through his design and 3D rendering skills, excellently understanding client needs and communicating the vision to clients from project start to completion. In his role, Rich has worked on a variety of projects including multifamily housing, athletic facilities, and in both K-12 and higher education. Rich earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Hartford and has previously served as a guest architectural critic for Lafayette College.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Hartford

Mark Long
Project Manager
Mark brings over 15 years of experience that includes project management and design leadership roles on several projects in the Lehigh Valley. He has had an integral role in all phases of design and construction through the coordination of commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects. These projects range in scale from 600 SF to 135,000 SF. In addition, Mark utilizes BIM software and 3D digital rendering abilities to present design concepts to clients and to create detailed and comprehensive construction documents.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Pennsylvania State University

Brenna Heller
Interior Architectural Designer
Brenna is a rising star in interior architectural design who brings a fresh perspective to the profession and practice. She is a graduate of Marywood University, where she was awarded the Edward Gayeski Commencement Medal of Excellence in Design. During her educational career, she was awarded two trips to High Point Market, the world’s largest furniture trade show, and studied abroad in Italy. Both experiences broadened her creativity within interior architecture. Clients recognize Brenna’s ability to create accurate and realistic renderings that help them imagine their unbuilt space for future projects.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Marywood University

James Margotta
Project Manager
James is a driven professional, educator, and designer with experience developing architectural design solutions, structuring 3-dimensional space and undertaking the creative process with always questioning why. He is a conceptual thinker and aims to bridge that gap between practice and education through understanding that they cannot exist without each other. James enjoys traveling, spending time with his large Italian family, and his dog, Sirius Black.
Education
Master of Architecture, Boston Architectural College
BoS in Architecture, Temple University

Zach Hawk
Architectural Designer
Zach brought valuable skills to Alloy5 as an intern and now puts his experience to use as an architectural designer. Zach completed his undergrad at Temple University, achieving a BS in Architecture, and obtained an MA in Architecture from Pratt Institute. Zach pays great attention to detail throughout his work and likes to take a hands-on approach in the design process. He is well-versed in architectural programs such as Revit and visual design programs in Adobe Suite. Zach’s passion for architecture led him to add digital fabrication to his list of skills.
Education
Master of Architecture, Pratt Institute
BoS in Architecture, Temple University

Christian Hoffer
Project Manager
Chris is an ambitious team player who harnesses his experience in the management field, which contributes to the success of a design project. He completed his graduate degree at Marywood University, achieving his Bachelor of Architecture in 2020. Chris is well-versed in programs such as AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Revit. His experience in architectural design ranges from K-12 education and municipal projects to multi-family and mixed-use developments.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Marywood University
Associate of Applied Science in Architecture, Northampton Community College

Michael Stauffer
Project Manager
Michael has a background in architecture and public bid construction work. He is hardworking with an extensive background in preparing drawings for various projects. He is experienced in working with diverse architects, vendors, customers, and contractors. Michael is currently pursuing his architecture license and is knowledgeable about the construction processes, construction details, and customer service. Michael joined the US Army Reserve in 2014 and has developed useful skills through his experience, such as reclaiming a flood plain, putting in ranges and access roads to state game lands, and rehabilitating a training area.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Marywood University
University of Scranton ROTC

Emily Morina, LEED GA
Architectural Designer
Emily is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Sustainability Studies. She is LEED GA certified and has an interest in sustainable design, specifically in urban environments. Emily provides great value to the Alloy5 team through her skills in Revit and Adobe Suite, providing critical support throughout the entire design process. While at Alloy5, she has worked on projects in K-12 education, municipal facilities, and several multifamily residences. Emily enjoys photography and watercolor painting.
Education
BoS in Architecture, University of Maryland

Lila Shokr
Graphic & Interactive Designer
Lila is a rising star in graphic design who brings a unique approach to the practice. Raised in Alexandria, Egypt, Lila enjoys exploring global themes in her work. She brings a thoughtful sensitivity and curiosity to the research stage of any project. Lila previously worked as a design intern with Alloy5, Factory and Studio South, Moravian’s on-campus design firm. She is a graduate of Moravian University where her final thesis project, “Reestablishing Human and Nature Relationships Through Classical Fables” was awarded highest honors through the university. Lila’s work has been recognized multiple times by the American Advertising Federation – Greater Lehigh Valley, both as a student and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Moravian University

Olivia Reese
Internal Operations Director
Olivia brings a well-rounded background in business operations, marketing strategy, client relations, and project management in several creative industries to Alloy5. She is quick to learn and pick up new skill sets and industry knowledge and has an aptitude for managing CRM systems. Olivia is currently working towards a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification while enjoying archery, hiking, and cooking in her free time.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Finance, Bachelor of Marketing

Rylie Schoch
Architecture Intern
Rylie comes to Alloy5 as an architecture intern. She is a master in architectural programs such as Revit, Sketchup, Rhino and Lumion. Rylie has previously worked as a design intern at SA Group in Cleveland, Ohio and Bruce Fine Construction here in Pennsylvania. Outside of her studies, Rylie continues to practice art in more traditional forms. Her attention to detail and artistic interests in painting, drawing, and ceramics are perfect complements to architectural design. Rylie hopes to continue her education and earn a master’s degree in architecture.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Kent State University

Alexander Jacobson
Graphic & Interactive Design Intern
Growing up with the internet at his fingertips, Alex always aspired to become a YouTube star. He taught himself Photoshop in middle school and has been exploring new programs ever since. Alex is currently studying at Moravian University, majoring in Graphic and Interactive Design. In the upcoming academic year, he will take over as Student Creative Director and lead Studio South, Moravian’s on-campus design firm. From video production and photography, to branding and animation, Alex is a force to be reckoned with.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Moravian University
Alumni and Contributors
Vina-Andrea Aguirre
Ariana Braun
Christopher Connors
Danielle DiLeone
Anthony Formisano
Skylar Goldstein
Nathan Himmelsbach
Alexander Jacobson
Ryan Kennedy
Tracy Anna Laurie-Lakhram
Elliot Nolter – East Spruce Design
Victoria Martine
Jackie Parks
Jack Rogers
Lila Shokr
Joshua Soares
The Drafthouse 
A vacant storefront with boarded windows was transformed into the Drafthouse. Alloy5 designed and oversaw the complete renovation, including installing of new windows, façade repairs, ADA accessibility and a signage package. Inside, the space is an open, collaborative studio.
Alloy5 immerses themselves in community. Our project is reflective of that collaborative process while showcasing the essence of who we are.
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May 30
5Gang (Taylor’s Version) ⚡️💚🪩
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May 19
Celebrate the #LehighValley and show some love for #Allentown #Bethlehem and #Easton with our new city sticker packs. From your friends at Alloy5 💚 #5gang #gifs #giphy #graphicdesign #architecture #interiors #officelife #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #whybecausewelikeyou ...
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May 4
“Looks good, Dad.” // @mercado5252 brought an extra supervisor to check out progress on the new @palmer_panther elementary school. Construction is on track to be completed in time for the next school year. 💚🏫 #5gang #architecture #interiors #graphics #constructionseason #school #easton #gopanthers #lehighvalley #abe #takeyourdaughtertoworkday #eachoneteachone #futurearchitect ...
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Apr 28
A Wes Anderson inspired look at construction progress of @bethlehemfoodcoop with our friends @boyle_construction. 42 units and 6,500 SF of retail join the @northside_alive neighborhood this fall. 👷🏻♀️🏗️🦺📐
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Apr 26
We’re in our Northside era 🌟 // Look out for new Northside Alive bike racks and street banners on your next walk around town.
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