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Jamie Levine is the President of Capitol Sprinkler Service Corp. and has been running the service company since 2010.  Jamie studied Economics at the University of Maryland (’08) and received an MBA from Hofstra University (’10).  Jamie belongs to multiple professional trade organizations, including the New York Fire Sprinkler Contractor’s Association.  Jamie takes her Grandfather’s saying “If you love what you do you’ll never have to work a day in your life” to heart. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know all of Capitol’s customers and ensuring they have a positive experience. Don’t be shy to reach out to Jamie for any matter big or small. She is here to help. 

Adam Levine is the President of Capitol Fire Sprinkler and has been with the Company full-time since 2011. Adam studied Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland (’06) and received an MBA from Baruch College (’12). Adam is a Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in NYC (#1063B), a registered Professional Engineer (Fire Protection #093393) in New York State, and holds several additional licenses in Nassau County and Suffolk County.  Additionally, Adam volunteers as a Principal on the Technical Committee for NFPA-14 (Standpipes), as a member of the Fire Protection Technical Committee for the NYC Building / Existing Building Codes, as a member of the NYC Plumbing and Master Fire Suppression Piping Licensing Board, and as a member of the FDNY Fire Code Advisory Committee. He belongs to multiple professional trade organizations, notably as the current Vice President of the New York Fire Sprinkler Contractor’s Association and as a Professional Member of the SFPE. Outside of work Adam enjoys spending time with his family, his Peloton, and listening to his favorite band Phish. 

Marc Zuluaga began his tenure with SWA in 2001 and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of SWA in 2019. He leads an interdisciplinary team charged with growing the firm as a means to positively impact people and the environment through improved building performance. Working in close partnership with Srikanth Puttagunta, COO, Marc is focused on positioning the firm for the future by nurturing SWA’s unique culture of innovation and diversification, while building on 50 years of industry success.

Marc has served in a variety of leadership positions within the firm, supporting real estate clients within both existing building and new construction segments, along with government clients for applied R&D projects. Throughout his career, Marc has collaborated with a wide variety of industry stakeholders to contribute to the definition and dissemination of standards necessary for our industry to grow. This interest has led him to providing technical expertise to many policy initiatives. In 2010, he served on the NYC Green Codes Task Force that was convened by the NYC Mayor’s Office (MOS) to recommend green changes to the laws and regulations affecting buildings in New York. In 2016, he co-chaired the NYC MOS Technical Working Group that developed a plan to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, an initiative that has been referenced and pursued by many other cities. And in 2020, he was appointed to serve on the NYS Public Service Commission Strategic Advisory Group to inform utility energy efficiency program investments.

Bradley Green joined Cohen Hochman & Allen in 2009 and became a partner in 2013. Mr. Green began his career as an attorney for the Administrative Enforcement Unit of the NYC Department of Buildings in 2003. He subsequently worked in the private sector at several litigation law firms where he handled various land use matters including discretionary approvals before the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals and NYC Department of City Planning. He also has worked on complex litigation matters stemming from large construction projects throughout the State of New York.

Mr. Green now focuses primarily on Respondents at administrative hearings before the OATH Hearings Division, defending violations issued by NYC agencies for illegal use and occupancy and zoning and construction code infractions. Mr. Green currently oversees a calendar with an average of 4,000 summonses per year. Mr. Green also regularly serves as a litigation and compliance consultant on Building Department issues. 

Lindsay Garroway joined Cohen Hochman and Allen in 2010 and became a partner in 2017. Ms. Garroway’s represents property owners at administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, defending violations issued by New York City agencies for illegal occupancy, zoning and construction code infractions.

She counsels her clients on many issues relating to property management and legal compliance (i.e. questions on the legality of AirBnb or transient occupancy, questions on what type of outdoor signage is permissible, etc.) She specializes in Outdoor Advertising Signage regulations and zoning/ land use issues. Ms. Garroway also oversees all appeallate litigation at Cohen Hochman & Allen including Article 78 lawsuits. She recently argued a case before the New York Court of Appeals.