David J. Pacheco

David J. Pacheco, AIA, NCARB is director of operations, senior architect, and senior vice president of H2M architects + engineers and was previously co-owner of a nationally recognized, award-winning architectural firm dedicated exclusively to the design of emergency response facilities across North America. Pacheco has personally designed or evaluated more than 200 fire stations, receiving accolades for his practical and aesthetically pleasing creations that respond sensitively to client needs, budget, codes, the environment, and the community.

Pacheco is licensed in 14 states and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is a fire commissioner and vice-chair for Niskayuna Fire District No.1 and an active member of the Grand Boulevard Fire Co. He chairs the Strategic Planning, Installation/Inspection Dinner and Finance committees and co-chairs the Recruitment and Retention committee. He is an active member of the ASTM E54 Committee on Homeland Security Applications.

As adjunct professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he teaches the specifics of architectural practice. He has regularly served as an instructor on firematic issues and authored/co-authored articles, books, and national standards. He has been a juror for national fire station design awards. Pacheco has cum laude degrees in both architecture and building sciences.