OUR HISTORY
KTH Architects, Inc. has its roots with the firm of James H. Kring in Johnstown, PA. Both Nicholas Teplica (in 1966) and Robert Hallstrom (in 1977) began their careers working with Mr. Kring in the Johnstown office. James Kring maintained a full-service architectural office with extensive experience in the healthcare field. The Johnstown office supplied architectural services to DuBois Regional Medical Center East (Maple Avenue Hospital) for many years. Through his work with DRMC, Mr. Kring’s office developed a strong reputation for quality architectural services in the DuBois Area.
In 1979, the office of James Kring opened a branch facility in DuBois to accommodate the numerous clients in this region. Nick Teplica and Bob Hallstrom staffed this office and upon Mr. Kring’s retirement, the DuBois office became the sole location of KTH Architects, Inc.
KTH Architects, Inc. has grown since its transfer to the DuBois location and now includes an Orlando, Florida and Homestead, Pittsburgh Area office. KTH Architects, Inc. has extensive project experience that includes hospitals, healthcare centers, skilled nursing facilities, long term care facilities, airports, private commercial projects, elementary schools, secondary schools, post-secondary schools, hotels and hospitality facilities, industrial buildings, municipal projects and religious buildings.
The vision for KTH Architects, Inc. is that it be a company that exists in perpetuity. The rigorous standards to which we hold our employees and projects help ensure that KTH Architects, Inc. will provide quality design work, documentation, and construction administration services for years to come.
OUR TEAM LEADERS
JOHN ADAMS, AIA, NCARB
- Associate Principal
Bio
Education
- Education: University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Architecture, 1990
Current Professional Registration:
- Registered Architect FL, PA, GA, LA, NC, OH, NY
John oversees the KTH Orlando Office and focuses on municipal, community, housing, office, institutional, healthcare and Long Term Care projects. As an Associate Principal of KTH Architects, Inc., John manages personnel on the KTH Team, coordinates meetings, adheres to schedules and budgets, and is accountable for achievement of the values, vision, and needs of each client and project team.
Through the pioneering work of KTH Architects, Inc. in Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), John has led and partnered on numerous new projects, major and minor renovation efforts, and has developed community facilities management programs. Throughout his career, this focus has been on institutional planning and design for institutional and community services clients, medical tenants and long-term care clients.
John is member of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, National Engineering Honor Society, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and is an ASHE Certified Health Care Contractor. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the DuBois Continuum of Care Community. A frequent consultant to the Pennsylvania Department of Health on matters of code compliance and constructability, John is a regular educator of fellow architects on new institutional and healthcare planning guidelines, handicapped accessibility standards, and other trends in institutional design and safety regulation.
JEROME BANKOVICH, JR., AIA, LEED® AP
- Associate Principal
Bio
Education
- Fairmont State College, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology, 1987
- Clemson University, Master of Architecture, 1992
Current Professional Registration:
- Registered Architect LA, NJ, PA, VA
Jerry Bankovich began his career with KTH Architects, Inc. in 1987. In 1989, he furthered his education by returning to school and earned his Master of Architecture degree from Clemson University in 1992. While at Clemson University, he maintained his association with KTH though summer internships and returned full-time upon graduation.
Jerry is a member of the American Institute of Architects, PA School Board Association, and the Green Building Council. He has also served as the Vice Chair for the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation.
ETHAN J. HINE, AIA, NCARB
- Associate Principal
Bio
Education
- Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1988
- Arizona State University, Master of Architecture, 1990
Current Professional Registration:
- Registrations: PA, LA, NY, WV
Ethan J. Hine, AIA, is a Registered Architect and Vice President at KTH Architects, Inc. He has designed several million square feet of new and renovated building space over his career while focusing on serving clients throughout Western Pennsylvania. After receiving his Pennsylvania Architectural registration in 1997, Ethan has focused his efforts on Airports, Commercial buildings, Churches, and Assisted Living Facilities. He has demonstrated familiarity and working knowledge of pertinent FAA and BOA regulations and processes integral to Airport Terminal Design. In 2004, Ethan was named partner of KTH Architects, Inc.
JENN ZAFFUTO, AIA
- Associate
Bio
Education
- Penn State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh, Master of Public Administration in Urban and Regional Analysis, 2012
Current Professional Registration:
- Registered Architect, PA, MI, LA
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architecture Registration Boards
Jenn Zaffuto received a Bachelor of Architecture from Penn State University’s Schreyer Honors College. After graduating, she worked with KTH, focusing on healthcare and public facilities, including a variety of medical office buildings, hospital clinics, and community and institutional facilities. After conducting a master plan and building addition project with the congregation of a historic church, Jenn became interested in the planning process and its impact on good design.
To advance her understanding of planning, public space, and urban design, Jenn attended graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh. After graduating with her Master’s degree, she practiced in Pittsburgh before returning to KTH. While in Pittsburgh, her work focused on creating inclusive and inspiring spaces for underserved communities with projects ranging from conventional architecture to urban design and organizational development.
As a Registered Architect and experienced planner, Jenn has focused on creating design solutions that engage the community and use participatory processes to articulate clients’ needs. Through her work with municipal, non-profit, and private clients, she advances projects using visual communication to help clients prioritize their needs and create great places to improve the quality of life for all people.
In 2019, Jenn became a shareholder at KTH Architects, recognizing her leadership in the advancement of high-quality design and project management as well as her dedication to the company’s ongoing success.
OUR TEAM
At KTH, our collaborative environment allows for enriching opportunities for our team to work together to create impactful designs and comprehensive projects. Although we strive to be a very professional organization, we make special occasions to slow down and enjoy each other’s company with social gatherings and celebrations throughout the year.
