RON HART
RCI, AIA, CEO, and President
HCG's expertise and technical direction comes from Ron Hart. Ron's entire career has been in the roofing and construction industry since 1975. He experienced field conditions, working first as a contractor. He worked as Vice President of Operations for one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the United States gaining vast knowledge in all types of commercial roof applications. Taking his cumulative experiences, he merged with Tillery & Associates, Inc. in 1998 and formed Tillery Hart Engineering Consultants, Inc. Ron has personally inspected over 950 million square feet of roofs across the United States. He has authored hundreds of specifications, including new roof, roof replacement and extensive roof repair specifications. He has been providing consulting services including field evaluation, design services, moisture surveys and field inspections for industrial, institutional and commercial clients. Ron is often called upon to be an expert witness in roofing, waterproofing and exterior construction failures. Additionally, he has been involved in litigation, expert witness, phenolic foam insulation claims and has assisted in settling many cases for various clients. Many insurance companies have called upon Ron for his professional services as a result of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, to assist in the emergency roof inspection, repair and replacement process. His clients have benefited from his years of experience, professionalism and expertise in obtaining the most cost effective solutions for their needs.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS | |
AIA - American Institute of Architects, Professional Member RCI - Roof Consultants Institute, Professional Member CSI - Construction Specifications Institute, Professional Member ACFI - American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, Professional Member NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association, Associate Member AFE - Association For Facilities Engineering, Professional Member ICSC - International Council of Shopping Centers, Associate Member BOMA - Building Owners and Managers Association, National Member |
ALLEN PRIM
Senior Consultant
Senior Inspector/Consultant for Hart Consulting Group, Inc. Allen is based in Dallas, TX and has over 35 years in the commercial roofing/waterproofing industry. Allen’s experience is derived from working for commercial roofing companies as well as ownership in commercial roofing companies. This is a vital component for having the first-hand working knowledge. Allen has also worked as a manufacturer’s representative conducting inspections as well as training contractors. He has experience with multiple roofing systems, including PVC, TPO, EPDM, Elastomeric Coatings, Modified Bitumen, Asphalt/BUR, Metal, Tile, Slate, Wood and Composition. Allen has and continues to attend numerous roofing and waterproofing seminars. He pursues continuing education for current systems via updates from all major manufacturers as well as ongoing meetings with manufacturer’s representatives. Allen has worked with HCG since 2010.
R. LYNN KEENEY
Senior Consultant
Senior Inspector/Consultant for Hart Consulting Group, Inc. Lynn is based in Atlanta, GA and has over 35 years in the commercial roofing/waterproofing industry. His extensive experience is derived from various aspects of the commercial roofing industry, including working as an inspector/consultant for PSI as well as a manufacturer’s representative. Lynn also has many years of vital first-hand experience working with and having ownership in the contracting segment of the roofing/waterproofing industry. Lynn is experienced with multiple roofing systems, including PVC, TPO, EPDM, Elastomeric Coatings, Modified Bitumen, Asphalt/BUR, Metal, Tile, Slate, Wood and Composition. Lynn has and continues to attend numerous roofing and waterproofing seminars. He pursues continuing education for current systems via updates from all major manufacturers as well as ongoing meetings with manufacturer’s representatives. Lynn has worked for HCG since 2007.