Team

Kenneth T. Chow

  • Principle Executive Fire Protection Engineer
  • M. Eng., P.Eng., C.P., M.S.F.P.E

With over 32 years experience in the field of civil engineering and fire protection, Ken Chow is the principal of the firm and the primary engineer on projects. He has provided building code analysis, alternative solutions (Equivalencies) and Certified Professional services for several hundred projects that range in size from 2 to 46-storey buildings. He specializes in smoke management modeling, combustion calculation, computer modeling of fire scenarios, and human behavior in emergencies.

Dr. George Hadjisophocleous

  • Senior Fire Modeling Engineer
  • Ph.D., P.Eng

Dr. Hadjisophocleous' research focuses on the different aspects of fires in buildings to help reduce the risk from fires on life and property. He is the chairman for the Industrial Research on Fire-Safety Engineering, which purposes to develop and test tools that can be used by fire engineers in designing fire protection systems for buildings. Part of his research involves using computer models to predict the performance and fire-safety of light-frame wood buildings, which are commonly used in the construction of newer homes.

Peter Toneguzzo

  • Executive Fire Protection Engineer
  • M. Eng., P. Eng., C.P.

Peter Toneguzzo provides consultation and direction for Pioneer staff and clients with respect to building projects, alternative solutions, building code analysis and project management.

Susana D. Chui

  • Associate, Senior Fire Protection Engineer
  • P. Eng., P.E., C.P.

Susana Chui has over 10 years of experience and expertise in building code analysis, review, and equivalencies. She also provides Certified Professional services for many commercial projects. Her specialties are smoke management modeling, combustion calculation, computer modeling of fire scenarios, and human behaviours in emergencies.

Richard Lau

  • Junior Engineer
  • E.I.T.

Richard Lau is a fire protection and building code engineer-in-training. He assists the senior engineers with code conformance and field reviews and the development of alternate solutions.

John Chow

  • Senior Building Code Technician
  • AScT

John Chow has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years and has superintended projects that cost up to several million dollars. He provides field services for certified professional projects.

Brian Lee

  • Drafting Technician

Brian Lee is a drafting technician with experience in building code drawings and code calculations.

Emily Fong

  • Drafting Technician

Emily Fong is a drafting technician with experience in building code drawings and code calculations.

Darlene Yampolsky

  • C.P. Co-ordinator & Office Manager

Darlene Yampolsky is responsible for the execution of all permit documents and reports. She is familiar with the tasks involved in the Certified Professional program.

Helen Low

  • Executive Assistant

Helen Low is the Executive Assistant to Mr. Ken Chow. She is responsible for various administrative duties, including but not limited to project tracking, project cost control, invoicing and accounting.