About RamPart

As a third generation member of the company, Allen Cohen became President in 2007 and has seen M. Cohen and Sons grow from a 10 person production team to over 200 people designing and fabricating world-class ironworks. From an early age, Allen worked with former company president, Philip Cohen, on the fundamentals of the industry. Partnering this knowledge with his academic experience of studying business and psychology at St. Joseph’s University, Allen has led the company through an ever-changing marketplace with consistent growth and commitment to excellence.

A fourth generation member of the Cohen family, Brian learned the intricacies of metal fabrication from an early age. Building upon that, Brian graduated from the University of Arts in Philadelphia receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts and invaluable training in metal craftsmanship. Through his deep appreciation for craftsmanship and knowledge ranging from detailing to fabrication to installation, Brian oversees all manufacturing and operations for M. Cohen and Sons. His management of large teams and working directly with clients ensures that the company delivers the highest quality of product on time and meets our clients expectations.

Trained formally as an engineer, John has over 15 years of experience in the design, project management and production of high quality façade systems. John’s ability to work directly with clients and design teams ensures projects being delivered on time and meeting all expectations. As director of Rampart, John oversees a fully capable and multi-disciplinary staff that encompasses operations, design/engineering, manufacturing and construction services.

Joel approaches his work at M Cohen and Sons through the lens of an Architect. His background prior to joining MCS as a Project Manager was in architectural design with an emphasis on historic preservation, sustainable design, and custom high end architectural fabrication. Today he oversees the Project Management department as Executive Director and helps to run the day-to-day operations of the company. He is responsible for all project phases including design, fabrication, and installation; ensuring that each job exceeds the client expectations in terms of quality, budget, and schedule. Joel received a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University’s School of Architecture and has a business certificate through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.