John Hooper, is a Senior Principal and Director of earthquake engineering. Magnusson Klemencic Associates is a 200-person structural engineering and civil engineering firm. John has over 30 years of experience in seismic renovation, seismic design of new buildings (including the use of performance-based seismic design), structural analysis, and building code and standards development. He is active on numerous research, standards and code committees, including serving as Chair of the American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE 7’s) Seismic Subcommittee, member of the ASCE 7’s Main Committee, member of the NEHRP Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR), and a member of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) NEHRP Provisions Update Committee. John’s recent projects include major healthcare facilities, high-rise buildings, emergency operations centers, and structures with unique architecture.