Rock Brook Offers a Warm Welcome to Its Newest Mechanical Team Member, Erik Balkey!

Philadelphia, PA – The Rock Brook Consulting Group would like to offer a warm welcome to Erik Balkey, who will work as a Mechanical Engineer out of our Philadelphia office. Erik graduated with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from Pennsylvania State University.

“We are very happy to have Erik on our team. He joins us with a wealth of experience in healthcare, corporate, and commercial design and his experience with client relations will further enhance our client services,” said Matthew Cofone, Vice President of Rock Brook.

We held a brief Q&A to learn more about Erik:

Q: What is your favorite novel?

A: “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy

Q: Which three individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

A: I would have to say, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon.

Q: What is your favorite family tradition?

A: Going to the Jersey Shore and walking on the boardwalk on summer nights.

Q: If you had the choice, who would you choose to be your mentor?

A: John Lennon.

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau.

Interesting Fact: “I once traveled the country as a musician!”

Erik joins a growing staff at Rock Brook, who provide MEP/FP, IT, commissioning, and sustainable design services to a large list of clients in various markets.

The Rock Brook Consulting Group, PA is a multi-discipline engineering design firm providing effective and innovative solutions for clients in the Education, Corporate & Commercial, Science & Technology, Data Centers, Pharmaceutical, and Hospitality & Entertainment markets, both nationally and internationally.