Eric Apolenis

Eric is the managing principal for Coffman’s Southeast Region including the DC Metro, Raleigh, and Atlanta office locations. As the general manager, Eric is involved with identifying new business opportunities, hiring talent, and overseeing technical work projects as his region continues to grow. He strives to weave regional growth with Coffman’s overall goals and success.

Eric is also an experienced fire protection engineer with significant experience advising design teams, construction teams, and building owners on compliance with local and international fire safety codes and standards. His areas of focus include civic, courthouse, higher education, large public assemblies, laboratories, high rise buildings, historic structures, detention centers, and correctional facilities. Eric’s knowledge and experience include the development of fire protection design strategies, performance based approaches, and special studies related to fire protection and life safety compliance issues. He has negotiated acceptance of alternative fire protection approaches with regulatory officials nationwide.

Eric attended the University of Maryland earning a bachelor of science degree in fire protection engineering. Eric is also a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) accredited professional and assists design-build teams with comprehensive input and guidance on all aspects of fire and life safety from initial concept through completion.