Rob Barthelman’s experience in educational facility design is instrumental in leading the Steinberg Hart’s programming, master planning, and design efforts. He sees the educational environment facing important issues that have a strong correlation to the way facilities are designed and operated, affecting student experience, faculty effectiveness, and facility operations across an entire campus. With a focus on client experience and operational context, he ensures individualized approaches that integrate planning and design with long range and sustainable facility management. Rob assists educational institutions in making data-driven decisions in design and operations, sharing his experience and expertise at local and national educational facilities conferences and events, like CCFC, SCUP, ISSA, and APPA.