For every client, we assign a principal-lead and Project Manager along with a team of experienced professionals. This approach ensures principal-level, personal attention on every project from start to finish.
For every client, we assign a principal-lead and Project Manager along with a team of experienced professionals. This approach ensures principal-level, personal attention on every project from start to finish.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Bray is a licensed professional engineer in 50 states and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (Senior Member).
Mr. Bray has extensive knowledge of process analysis, graphical analysis, statistical tools and other observation techniques to analyze workflow, operation sequences, facility layout, and information systems. His combination of both internal and external business skills equip Mr. Bray to be an effective leader that drives KMB to achieve its goals of client satisfaction and continuous improvement.
In addition to his role of CEO of KMB Design Group, Mr. Bray serves on the Industrial Advisory Board for the Rutgers University School of Engineering and on the School of Education’s Dean’s Advisory Council for Monmouth University. He also serves on the Planning Board and is a Councilman in West Long Branch, NJ and serves as the chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee.
Mr. Bray has a BS and MS in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University and a Masters of Business Administration from Monmouth University.
President
It is with profound sadness that KMB Design Group shares the unexpected passing of its President and Co-Founder, Stephen J. Banks.
Stephen Banks co-founded KMB Design Group with a clear vision: to build an engineering firm grounded in technical excellence, integrity, and long-term client partnership. Through his leadership, KMB grew into a respected and trusted firm, known for its high standards, innovative thinking, and commitment to delivering results.
His fingerprints are on every part of KMB. He cared deeply about doing things the right way – for our clients, for our team, and for the company we built together.
Beyond his technical expertise, Steve was a mentor, a builder of teams, and a steady presence within the organization. His leadership philosophy – rooted in accountability, precision, and doing right by clients – remains embedded in the firm’s culture and operations.
The firm remains committed to honoring his legacy by upholding the standards he set and continuing the work he believed in.
The Stephen J. Banks Memorial Fund was established by his family and friends to honor Steve’s life and to continue the spirit of generosity that defined him. Donations will be directed toward a variety of charitable organizations and initiatives that reflect Steve’s values and the causes he cared about most, allowing his legacy of service and kindness to live on.
A proven Civil/Structural Engineer and Executive with experience in both the United Kingdom and the USA, Mr. Banks brought a wealth of diverse knowledge to the KMB team. In addition to his strong mainstream engineering background, Mr. Banks provided consultation on over 20,000 wireless telecommunication installations within Europe and the USA and was on the Board of Directors for the New York State Wireless Association.
Prior to his telecommunications experience, Mr. Banks was the lead Design Engineer and Project Manager for the $2.5M ground stabilization and renovation of Linton Lock (circa. 1774). He was also Senior Project Engineer for the renovation of the Rochdale Canal, a $48M project involving the design of new highway bridges, navigation locks, swing bridges, and tunnels including the new canal crossing beneath the M62 Motorway, which is regarded as one of the busiest highways in Europe.
Mr. Banks earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Sunderland and was a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Engineering Council, and The American Society of Civil Engineers and was a licensed Professional Engineer in the United Kingdom.
Partner, Senior VP of Operations
Kristin Heyser is a results driven professional who applies focus on quality and efficiency to each project she takes on. She has over 20 years’ experience in the industry within telecommunications, outside plant engineering, MEP engineering and the supporting business operations.
Kristin began her career with a traditional MEP firm providing engineering drawings to major telecommunications corporations and contributing to the design of various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems within commercial and institutional buildings. As her career developed, she found a passion for technology and used that passion to help streamline processes in her everyday work. She was also able to share her knowledge with co-workers, providing formal training to over 100 employees on various software programs.
Since 2003, Kristin has had a significant role in the operations management of engineering design services. She successfully managed the production of over 250 projects for generator and battery backup solutions in NYC and later worked with a team of engineers, designers and drafters providing Fiber Services to major telephone companies. While her primary role is to concentrate on the company’s overall operations, she continues to provide support on the firm’s high volume projects to help enhance productivity, quality and profitability.
In her current role as Senior Vice President of Operations, Kristin leads the HR, IT and Finance departments. Her career path has enabled her to contribute to the business in various roles giving her the hands on experience needed to make sound decisions regarding technology, policy and process improvements. Kristin works to improve the coordination and communication between support and business functions by enhancing reporting, information systems and resource management.
Kristin earned a BS in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University.
Partner, Senior VP of MEP Engineering
Steve is Partner and Senior Vice President of MEP Engineering. With almost thirty years in the field of MEP building engineering, Steve’s experiences span many different market sectors and varied system installations. Steve oversees everything from design concept through construction and leads multi-discipline teams in complex renovations connecting to base-building central plant systems as well as new construction retail and mixed-use centers, municipal buildings, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, cafeterias & kitchens, warehouse & industrial facilities, etc.
Steve is also well suited to handle a variety of LEED projects, having experience with LEED NC (new construction) and LEED CI (commercial interiors). He is recognized by clients and project team members as being an exceptional, well organized, and responsive Client & Project Manager, in addition to ensuring practical, high-quality MEP system designs. He has managed a multitude of projects for Architects, Real Estate Developers, Retailers & Operators both large & small.
Partner, Senior VP of Energy / Solar Engineering
Allison is a Partner and Senior Vice President of Solar/Energy Engineering.
Ms. Kimball has over twenty-five years of experience in the engineering field and has successfully led and designed projects in both Solar and MEP engineering. With her extensive experience in the industry, she is highly skilled at project and client management, team leadership, and business development.
Allison’s role as an engineering team leader for solar has helped KMB to be recognized as a top solar engineering design firm. In this capacity, she has been responsible for the design and production management of hundreds of projects, coordinating all design and production staff. She is experienced with designing a variety of photovoltaic installations, from small commercial systems to large utility scale systems. Ms. Kimball understands the balance between meeting clients’ needs and designing a safe and cost effective system, and works closely with her clients to achieve a successful completion on even the most challenging projects. Allison’s strong organizational and communication skills, in addition to her attention to detail, result in the production of quality construction documents while meeting aggressive deadlines.
Allison earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University, and is a licensed professional electrical engineer in 8 states.
Partner, Senior VP of Engineering
With over 30 years of diverse engineering experience, Steve Strieffler brings focused leadership across a wide range of disciplines, including telecom, solar, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As Vice President of Engineering, Steve ensures high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions from initial design through project delivery.
Steve has more than 15 years of experience in the telecom industry, where he has led the engineering and deployment of thousands of macro and small cell sites throughout the Northeast and across the U.S. His work has supported major carriers, tower owners, and developers in expanding and maintaining critical infrastructure, while also assisting new entrants in navigating the fast-paced telecom environment.
In addition to his telecom expertise, Steve has made significant contributions to KMB’s design and implementation of solar energy systems and EV charging solutions.
Steve began his career in the design and manufacturing of telecom equipment, giving him a strong foundation in balancing innovative engineering with cost efficiency and constructability. This approach has made him a trusted collaborator among engineers, contractors, municipal officials, and legal teams alike.
Steve is also actively involved in business development, helping to expand KMB’s client base and ensuring a robust, diverse project pipeline.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.
Whether coastal environments like Miami, the urban challenges of a city like Chicago, the suburbs of New York, or rural farmland locations, KMB has the experience to tackle any sized challenge.