Stephen A. Varone

As RAND’s Senior Executive since founding the firm in 1987, Stephen Varone is responsible for its management and direction, overseeing all of the company’s operations, including project management, technical services, finances, staffing, and business development. Based on his extensive expertise, Stephen has spoken at numerous events sponsored by industry organizations, including The Council of New York Cooperatives, BuildingsNY, The New York Association of Realty Managers, the Real Estate Board of New York, The Landmarks Conservancy, The Federation of Housing Cooperatives, The Association of Cooperative and Condominium Managers, and the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board. He has led workshops and seminars on such topics as “Capital Improvement Strategies,” “Long-Range Planning,” “Managing Your Project,” “Procurement Practices,” “AIA Contract Documents”, and “Achieving a Safe Local Law 11/98 Report.” Stephen also cowrites (with RAND Principal Peter Varsalona, PE) the “Ask the Engineer” column for Habitat magazine, covering a wide range of building repair and upgrade issues.

In addition, Stephen is part of an advisory group working with the New York City Department of Buildings on continuing changes and refinements to Local Law 11/98, to help make the Facade Inspection and Safety Program more effective and conducive to public safety.

Stephen received his Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a Registered Architect in New York State.