Technology Consultants-GSA 03F-0008P-Technology Architects-Technology Services-Technology Design

Richard Coluzzi
President

Principal Design Engineer

Rich Coluzzi established RJC Designs, a technology consulting and design firm, in 1989. The company provides services encompassing system control designs, Voice and Data integration, high resolution / HD display systems, multimedia and broadcast facilities, technology development, planning, sound reinforcement systems, and video tele-presence system designs for clients across the country.

Rich’s background with over 25 years of technical, installation and design experience in the media and technical industries gives him the practical and acquired knowledge to provide accurate and solution finding services and designs to RJC's clients. RJC also provides coordination between project teams, client relations, and technology interfacing with the facility or venue. (See RJC's partial client list for other projects and clients.)

Kevin Opeth

Project Engineer

Kevin’s resume with includes fabrication, system testing, system design and development allows his “in the field” practical experience to convey to his consulting and engineering position of project engineer for RJC Designs. AutoCAD and programming development are also among his skills and disciplines.

Kevin is also a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) and a Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I).

Dee Gafney

Marketing and Project Development

Dee brings an extensive knowledge of the industry with her 12 years of experience in project acquisitions and client relations. She has worked closely with diverse client markets including corporate, higher education, government, military and places of worship.

In her role of Project Development and Marketing she will develop teaming relationships with architects, marketing directors, facility developers, and purchasing agents as well as identify and qualify new opportunities.

Some achievements representative of her project development work include: AFL-CIO National Headquarters, Defense Supply Command Center Philadelphia, and The National Vaccine Research Center at N.I.H., University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Dentistry, The Armed Forces, the U.S. State Department, and the Pentagon.

As your technology resource, Dee is committed to the highest level of attention on every project opportunity presented to help ensure that RJC Designs continues to meet and exceed client expectations.

Neil Shade

Acoustical Consultant

Neil Thompson Shade of Acoustic Design Collaborative and an RJC Designs Team Resource has 22 years of experience in consulting, project management, and teaching in acoustics, noise control, and sound systems design. His work emphasizes the design of critical listening spaces to include educational facilities, drama theaters, lecture halls, music auditoria, recording and broadcast studios, and worship houses. He has served as principal consultant on over 400 building projects ranging from new construction to adaptive reuse.

Active in university teaching since 1987, Neil is currently professor of acoustics and director of the acoustics program at Peabody Institute/Johns Hopkins University. In 1997 he was the recipient of the Theodore John Schultz Grant for Advancement in Acoustical Education, sponsored by the Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund.

Neil holds a B.S. Degree in Audio Technology and Acoustics from American University and studied under the noted acoustician Richard V. Waterhouse. He has attended numerous industry-sponsored training seminars in acoustics, noise control, and sound systems design. Neil is a frequent presenter at professional meetings and training seminars. He has published 14 papers on acoustics-related topics in acoustics and architectural journals. He has authored the book, Electronic Sound Systems Design - Equipment, Application, Specification, and Installation, published in 2004.