Development and construction should work together from the beginning.

Ronald F. Raymond

Ronald F. Raymond brings 30 years of experience in engineering, facilities energy management, and large-scale commercial construction to his role as Chief Operating Officer of On Collab. His expertise spans petrochemical energy production, mechanical building systems, HVAC design, and energy efficiency.

He is also Founder, President, and Managing Partner of RSE Energy Group, serving commercial clients, developers, property managers, and residential customers with solutions that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and modernize building systems.

Ron holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University, an HVAC Engineering Design certification from New York University, and training in Project Management Planning from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving, Ron helps clients navigate complex building systems, utility incentives, and investments in cleaner, more efficient operations.

Kimberly Ross

Kimberly Ross is an accomplished operations and development executive with experience spanning real estate development, government contracting, financial strategy, and public-private partnerships. She leads day-to-day operations across complex development initiatives, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, financial forecasting, vendor relationships, project documentation, and compliance.

Kimberly works closely with government, tribal, municipal, and private-sector partners to facilitate successful project delivery and ensure contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements are met. She coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, lenders, and consultants to monitor project performance, resolve challenges, and maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Her expertise includes financial and market analysis, due diligence, financing coordination, affordable housing, community development, and familiarity with LIHTC structures and compliance. Kimberly also represents the organization in senior-level meetings and partnership negotiations.

With a strong focus on accountability, execution, and financial discipline, she provides critical leadership across multiple concurrent projects, helping move complex initiatives from planning and financing through successful implementation.

Mark E. Bess, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, CDT

Mark E. Bess is an architect, educator, and project executive with more than 35 years of experience in architectural design and project leadership. His portfolio spans commercial, public, institutional, multifamily, and mixed-use developments for private, corporate, and government clients.

He founded Mark Bess Associates Architects in 2004, rebranding the Newark-based firm as Blackberry Studios in 2020.

At NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design, Mark serves as Senior University Lecturer, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and NCARB Academic Advisor. He also leads the Newark Design Collaborative and co-founded New Jersey’s National Organization of Minority Architects chapter.

Mark holds degrees from Rutgers College, Pratt Institute, and NJIT. He is licensed in New Jersey, New York, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.

Jeff Babos

Mr. Jeff Babos brings 16 years of leadership experience supporting the diverse needs of Alaska Native tribal companies.

An innovative, forward-thinking senior-level executive, Mr. Babos lends his expertise in operations, finance, and human talent to inspire teams and individuals to drive growth, improve operations, and increase profit for the greatest business outcomes.

Mr. Babos is a retired U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer, with 21 years of distinguished military service.