Leadership

Robert Frankenberry, Co-Founder/Principal

As a Founder of Icon Interiors with over 21 years of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Frankenberry has built an impeccable reputation in real estate and construction coupled with an impressive and loyal client list. His experience covers every aspect of a project from budgeting, estimating and purchasing, through project management, field supervision and project closeout. He works closely with key project team members in the early stages of projects, engaging in budgeting, value engineering and the recommendation of alternative schemes and materials for costs savings and acceleration of project schedules. A few of the prestigious corporate and institutional clients Mr. Frankenberry has worked with include, L3 Communications, The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), Wells Fargo Century, Polo Ralph Lauren, Condé Nast Publications, Blue Sky Studios and Paramount Group.

Jonathan Bennis, Principal, LEED AP

With over 17 years of leadership experience in the construction industry and a hands on, client-focused approach, Mr. Bennis is a highly respected member of the New York construction industry. His experience on both the contracting and ownership side of a project has afforded him the ability to understand sometimes competing perspectives, balance all participants’ agendas and integrate and coordinate these requirements so as to facilitate a successful project. Mr. Bennis has completed numerous construction management and consulting projects for leading companies in a variety of industries; including, The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), Credit Suisse First Boston, Bankers Trust, The Daily News, Blue Sky Studios, The Interpublic Group of Companies, The Advertising Council, Lowe Worldwide, Advance Magazine Publishers, Condé Nast Publications and First Solar.

Lisa Frankenberry, Co-Founder

With over a decade of experience in the construction insurance industry, Ms. Frankenberry was critical to the foundation and growth of Icon Interiors, initiating and developing systems and procedures to ensure that the growth of the firm would be built on a sound and responsible foundation. Having previously worked for Birch Brook Agency, an insurance broker specializing in construction, she was able to take this knowledge and develop accounting and administrative procedures that enabled Icon Interiors to become among the most financially responsible contractors in New York City. She is responsible for overseeing payroll; benefits – such as medical insurance, short and long term disability, 401k; staffing; office relocations; dealing directly with all building employees; office supplies; technical support and office events. She oversees all inter-office activity in order to ensure quality, efficiency and unmatched client service.