Valentine A. Lehr, P.E.
Valentine Lehr, with a BCE from Manhattan College and MSCE from Polytechnic Univesity, is a recognized industry leader, educator, lecturer, and a published engineer. Licensed in 28 US states and territories, Mr. Lehr is also a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom and a licensed professional engineer in Australia. He is a Senior Partner of Lehr Consultants International and founding Partner of its precursor formed in 1969.
Mr. Lehr is a former President of the New York Association of Consulting Engineers, a Fellow of ASHRAE and ASCE, and Member of NSPE, AWWA, ASPE, and ASSE. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Manhattan College, LaSalle Academy and the newly formed East New York Academy Charter School . In addition to lecturing at numerous colleges and universities, Mr. Lehr is also an adjunct professor at New York University having been on the faculty there since 1968.
Mr. Lehr's experience covers projects on six continents. Noted for innovation in high-rise construction, hotel design and Master Planning of complex projects, he is also dedicated to environmentally responsive sustainable design and has led the design efforts in numerous award winning environmental projects.
Valentine Lehr, with a BCE from Manhattan College and MSCE from Polytechnic Univesity, is a recognized industry leader, educator, lecturer, and a published engineer. Licensed in 28 US states and territories, Mr. Lehr is also a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom and a licensed professional engineer in Australia. He is a Senior Partner of Lehr Consultants International and founding Partner of its precursor formed in 1969.
Mr. Lehr is a former President of the New York Association of Consulting Engineers, a Fellow of ASHRAE and ASCE, and Member of NSPE, AWWA, ASPE, and ASSE. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Manhattan College, LaSalle Academy and the newly formed East New York Academy Charter School . In addition to lecturing at numerous colleges and universities, Mr. Lehr is also an adjunct professor at New York University having been on the faculty there since 1968.
Mr. Lehr's experience covers projects on six continents. Noted for innovation in high-rise construction, hotel design and Master Planning of complex projects, he is also dedicated to environmentally responsive sustainable design and has led the design efforts in numerous award winning environmental projects.
Steven M. Winter
Steven Winter, a Principal of Lehr Consultants International has served in several capacities since joining the firm in 1979. Mr. Winter functions as a Project Director, with full responsibility for the administration of major projects.
Mr. Winter is a member of the Building Owners Managers Association, American Society of Sanitary Engineers, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, for which he served as President. He is also an adjunct professor at New York University having been on the faculty since 1986. Mr. Winter has published articles regarding plumbing systems in various trade publications.
Mr. Winter's experience covers a wide range of project types including hotels, educational facilities, residential, cultural, financial institutions, health care facilities, office buildings, landmark buildings, restaurants, ultra tall buildings, as well as tenant fit-out projects for many of these building types.
Steven Winter, a Principal of Lehr Consultants International has served in several capacities since joining the firm in 1979. Mr. Winter functions as a Project Director, with full responsibility for the administration of major projects.
Mr. Winter is a member of the Building Owners Managers Association, American Society of Sanitary Engineers, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, for which he served as President. He is also an adjunct professor at New York University having been on the faculty since 1986. Mr. Winter has published articles regarding plumbing systems in various trade publications.
Mr. Winter's experience covers a wide range of project types including hotels, educational facilities, residential, cultural, financial institutions, health care facilities, office buildings, landmark buildings, restaurants, ultra tall buildings, as well as tenant fit-out projects for many of these building types.
George Langer, P.E.
George Langer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of the University of New York and is a Registered Professional Engineer in seven states. He also holds certification in Value Engineering. Mr. Langer is a former Assistant Professor of Mechanical Building Systems at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, and has lectured at the Pratt Institute, Yale University, City College, and New York University. He is currently an instructor in HVAC Engineering at the Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY.
Mr. Langer has served as a Member of the New York City Building Commissioner’s Ad-Hoc Committee on code interpretation and was active in the preparation of Local Law 16/84.
With almost 45 years of experience, Mr. Langer is a recognized expert on residential construction, retro-fit of older high rise construction, and landmark buildings. He has a reputation for quality control and attentiveness to client requirements.
George Langer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of the University of New York and is a Registered Professional Engineer in seven states. He also holds certification in Value Engineering. Mr. Langer is a former Assistant Professor of Mechanical Building Systems at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, and has lectured at the Pratt Institute, Yale University, City College, and New York University. He is currently an instructor in HVAC Engineering at the Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY.
Mr. Langer has served as a Member of the New York City Building Commissioner’s Ad-Hoc Committee on code interpretation and was active in the preparation of Local Law 16/84.
With almost 45 years of experience, Mr. Langer is a recognized expert on residential construction, retro-fit of older high rise construction, and landmark buildings. He has a reputation for quality control and attentiveness to client requirements.
Daniel V. Lehr, P.E.
Daniel Lehr, with over 20 years of experience, is noted for his work on innovative projects as well as being a recognized specialist in hotels, residential construction, office buildings, and ultra-tall buildings. A Registered Professional Engineer, he has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from Manhattan College and a Master of Building Service Engineering Degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. As a Partner of Lehr Consultants International he is responsible for engineering design and an integral part of office production operations.
Mr. Lehr is a Member of ASHRAE, and an Engineering Consultor to the Manhattan College School of Engineering. He has published articles on boiler system design.
Daniel Lehr, with over 20 years of experience, is noted for his work on innovative projects as well as being a recognized specialist in hotels, residential construction, office buildings, and ultra-tall buildings. A Registered Professional Engineer, he has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from Manhattan College and a Master of Building Service Engineering Degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. As a Partner of Lehr Consultants International he is responsible for engineering design and an integral part of office production operations.
Mr. Lehr is a Member of ASHRAE, and an Engineering Consultor to the Manhattan College School of Engineering. He has published articles on boiler system design.
Mr. Lehr’s experience on projects worldwide, from conceptual evaluation through to completion has given him a keen insight into alternative and innovative engineering solutions. He is also involved in LCI’s in-house research and development activities which search out unique solutions to common engineering problems.
Steve Paul
Steve Paul is an Honors Graduate of Sydney (Australia) Technical College with a Diploma in Plumbing and Building Services. He also holds a Plumbing Trade License in Australia and is a Member of the Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants of Australia, the Australian Water and Waste Association, the Royal Society of Health (London), and is a Registered Building Practitioner (Mechanical Engineering). Mr. Paul is also a Member of the American Society of Sanitary Engineering and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.
A noted author, he has published on innovative and simplified pumping systems for building hydraulics, and on innovative drainage systems for shopping centers. He has also lectured on these subjects and has been involved in the founding of Hydramillennia, a research and development company which has produced a large number of patented innovations for water supply and drainage.
Steve Paul’s extensive experience in Australia, with a commanding presence in the high-rise sector and worldwide, has earned him a reputation for adding value to projects with reduced cost, increased reliability, and solutions which exceed client expectations.
Steve Paul is an Honors Graduate of Sydney (Australia) Technical College with a Diploma in Plumbing and Building Services. He also holds a Plumbing Trade License in Australia and is a Member of the Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants of Australia, the Australian Water and Waste Association, the Royal Society of Health (London), and is a Registered Building Practitioner (Mechanical Engineering). Mr. Paul is also a Member of the American Society of Sanitary Engineering and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.
A noted author, he has published on innovative and simplified pumping systems for building hydraulics, and on innovative drainage systems for shopping centers. He has also lectured on these subjects and has been involved in the founding of Hydramillennia, a research and development company which has produced a large number of patented innovations for water supply and drainage.
Steve Paul’s extensive experience in Australia, with a commanding presence in the high-rise sector and worldwide, has earned him a reputation for adding value to projects with reduced cost, increased reliability, and solutions which exceed client expectations.
Philip Turner
Philip Turner is a recognized leader in plumbing and fire protection engineering in Australia. With an Honors Degree from the North Sydney (Australia) Technical College and a Diploma in Plumbing Services, he also is experienced in project management and financial control of complex projects. Mr. Turner is also skilled in Utility Master Planning and provides the leadership for the Utilities Engineering Group at Lehr Consultants International.
In Australia, Mr. Turner completed numerous projects, the most recently leading a multidiscipline team providing for the design of the Sydney Switch-1 Internet Data Center. That project pioneered innovative 3-D CADD technology which produced over $11,000,000 in savings. Other Australian assignments include the Expansion of the Sydney Airport International Terminal, the Star City Casino in Sydney, ABC Headquarters, and Westpac’s KENS Site Development.
In New York, he has served as the Project Manager and Partner-in-Charge for such diverse assignments as the Master Utility Plan for both The Palm, Jebel Ali and the new Waterfront City, Menidat Al Arab; The Limitless Downtown Jebel Ali Office and Residential Towers; and the Peoples Republic of China Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan.
Based in New York, Mr. Turner is a partner of LCI and directs the hydraulic design efforts with an emphasis on introducing several innovative Australian plumbing, drainage and fire protection services worldwide.
Philip Turner is a recognized leader in plumbing and fire protection engineering in Australia. With an Honors Degree from the North Sydney (Australia) Technical College and a Diploma in Plumbing Services, he also is experienced in project management and financial control of complex projects. Mr. Turner is also skilled in Utility Master Planning and provides the leadership for the Utilities Engineering Group at Lehr Consultants International.
In Australia, Mr. Turner completed numerous projects, the most recently leading a multidiscipline team providing for the design of the Sydney Switch-1 Internet Data Center. That project pioneered innovative 3-D CADD technology which produced over $11,000,000 in savings. Other Australian assignments include the Expansion of the Sydney Airport International Terminal, the Star City Casino in Sydney, ABC Headquarters, and Westpac’s KENS Site Development.
In New York, he has served as the Project Manager and Partner-in-Charge for such diverse assignments as the Master Utility Plan for both The Palm, Jebel Ali and the new Waterfront City, Menidat Al Arab; The Limitless Downtown Jebel Ali Office and Residential Towers; and the Peoples Republic of China Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan.
Based in New York, Mr. Turner is a partner of LCI and directs the hydraulic design efforts with an emphasis on introducing several innovative Australian plumbing, drainage and fire protection services worldwide.
Robert E. Tompkins, Ph.D
Dr. Tompkins is an experienced business leader with three decades of success with start-up operations to multi-office expansions. With this wealth of background, he currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Development, as well as one of the original partners of Lehr Consultants International.
Dr. Tompkins has extensive experience in strategic planning, sales and marketing, infrastructure development, operations management and finance. His skills have increased net income through team-centered management, leadership, staff development and effective communication and problem solving.
Before joining LCI, Dr. Tompkins served as Chief Operating Officer to a growing New York City construction/environmental law firm, doubling its size and net sales in less than two years. Prior to that, he led a Houston-based biotech company during 2001 in developing the initial foundation phase of operation’s centers in Houston, London, and Sydney, Australia. Dr. Tompkins spent 1988-2001 successfully growing an environmental laboratory business he founded to six locations nationwide by start-up and acquisitions, managing the operations and finance. He spent the first ten years of professional life as Executive VP of a leading “niche” oil related service company.
Dr. Tompkins is an experienced business leader with three decades of success with start-up operations to multi-office expansions. With this wealth of background, he currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Development, as well as one of the original partners of Lehr Consultants International.
Dr. Tompkins has extensive experience in strategic planning, sales and marketing, infrastructure development, operations management and finance. His skills have increased net income through team-centered management, leadership, staff development and effective communication and problem solving.
Before joining LCI, Dr. Tompkins served as Chief Operating Officer to a growing New York City construction/environmental law firm, doubling its size and net sales in less than two years. Prior to that, he led a Houston-based biotech company during 2001 in developing the initial foundation phase of operation’s centers in Houston, London, and Sydney, Australia. Dr. Tompkins spent 1988-2001 successfully growing an environmental laboratory business he founded to six locations nationwide by start-up and acquisitions, managing the operations and finance. He spent the first ten years of professional life as Executive VP of a leading “niche” oil related service company.