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K. 2009

AIA authorizes HOPKINS to provide learning units with a Green Design presentation. First presentation is for Michael Graves & Associates.

J. 2008

HOPKINS joins the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). Mechangical engineer/designer Christopher Buscetta becomes the first HOPKINS associate to earn LEED AP accreditation.

I.  2007

Warren Schneider, at age 72, retires after 17 years with the firm.

H.  2002

The New York Times selects HOPKINS for their new headquarters project with Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Gensler, and FXFowle. Woman-Owned Business status is not a factor in this selection.

G. 1999

Richard and Lynn build a new office in Cabin John, Maryland, designed by William (Bill) Bowling III.

F. 1995

Lynn works with Julia Stasch and Joan Parrott-Fonseca of the GSA, PBS to elevate the role of woman and minority run businesses in federal architecture. HOPKINS is selected for their first of many federal projects:  Health Care Financing Administration with RTKL in Woodlawn, Maryland.

E. 1992

With the local assistance of Bob Holmberg the Manhattan office opens.

D. 1990

Warren Schneider arrives with twenty-five years of food service design experience. Trained in engineering and with an architecture degree, Schneider expands HOPKINS’ technical capability. The firm becomes increasingly design focused.

 

Lynn and Richard incorporate their consultancy as a Woman Business Entity (WBE) and rename the firm, Hopkins Foodservice Specialists.

C. 1987

Richard is Level One Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP).  Design begins to dominate the firm’s work.

B. 1982

Richard joins Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) as a full professional member.

A. 1976

Lynn and Richard start their practice naming it Richard Hopkins & Associates.