Fanuele and Fleming Announced as New SMMA Shareholders

Last month SMMA welcomed two new shareholders at the firm: construction contract administration architect David Fanuele and Director of Human Resources Christine Fleming. The announcement was made by CEO and President Ara Krafian, honoring an SMMA tradition of welcoming new shareholders in January each year. “I am delighted to announce that Dave Fanuele, a valued

Elliott Announced as New SMMA Principal

SMMA has announced a new promotion to the role of principal: Landscape Architecture Department Manager Andy Elliott. The announcement was made by CEO and President Ara Krafian at a company all-hands meeting. “With 12 years of dedicated service to SMMA, Andy has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership as our Landscape Architecture Department Manager,” said Krafian. Executive Vice President Brian

Abigail Ransmeier Joins SMMA as the Firm’s First Head of Research

Abigail Ransmeier, an architect and educator with 21 years’ experience in sustainability and urban design, has joined SMMA as the firm’s first Head of Research.In this newly created role, Ransmeier will lead a firm-wide research strategy that enhances SMMA’s capacity to conduct research and develop best practices that drive innovation.Ransmeier brings a wealth of experience

SMMA’s Rosemary Park Earns ALEP Designation for Educational Planning

We are thrilled to celebrate SMMA Educational Planner, Rosemary Park, who has earned the Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation. ALEP identifies people as professionals in the educational environment industry who exhibit the key skills required for planning, designing, equipping, and maintaining learning spaces. Park joined SMMA two years ago and has made a significant

SMMA Announces 11 New Promotions

SMMA last week announced 11 new promotions, including five new Senior Associates and six new Associates. The promoted group is drawn from a wide range of services within SMMA including architecture, engineering, graphic design, interior design, and project management. Christine Fleming, Director of Human Resources, confirmed the promotions at an all-hands meeting.  Abe Brahmachari, Project Management       Lucas

SMMA Announces New Board Member and New Vice President

(Left to right: Andy Oldeman, Nick Koulbanis)   SMMA is pleased to announce the promotions of Andy Oldeman, PE to the firm’s Board of Directors and Nick Koulbanis, AIA to Vice President.  Oldeman, a mechanical engineer and Senior Vice President, joined SMMA in 2002. He has served as SMMA’s Director of Engineering since 2008, leading some of

Elliott and Black Announced as New SMMA Shareholders

From Left: Paul Elliott, Brian Black SMMA announced earlier this month two new shareholders at the firm: plumbing and fire protection engineer Paul Elliott, and senior project designer Brian Black.  The announcement was made by CEO and President Ara Krafian, honoring an SMMA tradition of welcoming new shareholders in January of each year. “We are

Darling and McCormack Announced as Principals at SMMA

SMMA has announced two promotions to the role of principal: architect and Design Technology Manager Dave Darling, and Director of Administration Heather McCormack.  CEO Ara Krafian announced the promotions last week at a company all-hands meeting.  An architect by training, Darling joined SMMA in 2010 and now leads the firm’s Design Technology practice. “Dave has

Christine Fleming Joins SMMA as Director of Human Resources

SMMA is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Fleming as the firm’s new Director of Human Resources.  Christine joins SMMA with over 15 years’ experience in HR management for professional service firms, creative agencies, and high-growth companies in Massachusetts.  “I’ve been fortunate to be working in HR during a time when the focus of

SMMA’s Integrated Internship Program Wraps Up with Final Project Presentations

Ten interns completed SMMA’s summer-long Integrated Internship Program earlier this month, wrapping up by presenting their final design project to an audience of leaders from SMMA and development firm Berkeley Investments.  The interns were given the complex challenge of evaluating and reimagining an international resort. The team researched existing conditions as well as marketing, cultural,

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