SMMA Announces New Promotions to Associate and Senior Associate
From top L-R: Chase Gibson, Shahe Nalbandian, Sarah Sopelak, Daniel Clasby, Emily Ehlers, Marisa Fryer, Kelly Sanborn, Ronald Wassmer SMMA has announced eight new promotions, including three new Senior Associates and five new Associates. The promoted group is drawn from a diverse range of specialisms across SMMA’s multidisciplinary model, including architecture, civil engineering, interior design,
SMMA’s Charles Gibson Wins ACEC/MA Young Professional of the Year Award
Charles “Chase” Gibson, a mechanical engineer and Associate at SMMA, was named Young Professional of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) at a ceremony in Boston last week. Gibson, who joined SMMA in 2014, was recognized by the awards committee for his dedication to mentorship and volunteering, as well
SMMA’s Kim McCarthy Named Among Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty Honorees
Kim McCarthy, an architect at SMMA, was honored by Union Leader magazine in its annual 40 Under Forty list. The 40 Under Forty accolade is awarded to residents of New Hampshire who are considered rising stars in the state’s business, education, and finance worlds. Kim was nominated by the Board of Directors of the Brian
SMMA Announces New CFO and Director of Architecture
SMMA has announced two promotions to senior roles in the firm: Begum Koulbanis as Chief Financial Officer and Nick Koulbanis as Director of Architecture. The promotions were announced at SMMA’s annual New Year’s Toast, along with a separate announcement of four new shareholders. “I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Begum Koulbanis to CFO,”
SMMA’s Alfeo, Jimenez, O’Connor, and Schefano Announced as Shareholders
(L-R: John Alfeo, Anthony Jimenez, Tracey O’Connor, Aimee Schefano) SMMA has announced four new shareholders at the firm: electrical engineers John Alfeo and Anthony Jimenez, Marketing Manager Tracey O’Connor, and interior designer Aimee Schefano. The announcement was made by CEO and President Ara Krafian at a New Year’s toast—part of a long tradition at
Julie Leduc Joins SMMA as Director of OPM Services
SMMA is pleased to announce Julie Leduc as the firm’s Director of OPM Services. In this new role, Julie will focus on expanding SMMA’s OPM service group beyond our established K-12 market and into municipal and higher education markets. Julie brings a diverse professional background in hospitality, construction, and owner’s project management. Her OPM experience
Parker Symmes: May 17, 1926 — July 21, 2022
With sadness, we share the news of the passing of Parker Symmes at the age of 96. Parker was a founding partner in 1955 of Vappi Symmes and Maini, which soon after became Symmes Maini & McKee Associates (now SMMA). “Parker was an exceptional mechanical engineer with notable accomplishments,” said Ara Krafian, CEO and President
SMMA Announces 13 New Associates and Senior Associates
From top L-R: Helen Fantini, Mariana Hernandez, Anthony Jimenez, Bob Marshall, Aimee Schefano, Ali Ucci, Abe Brahmachari, Alison DeMaio, Ryan Glick, Sarah Long, Dahlia Roberts, Erik Vangsness, Wenyu Zhou. SMMA last week announced 13 new promotions, including six new Senior Associates and seven new Associates. The promoted group is drawn from a wide range
SMMA Announces Four Senior Leadership Appointments
L-R: Jennifer Howe, Ryan Farias, Lorraine Finnegan, and Michael Pardek SMMA is delighted to announce the promotions of four current principals—Lorraine Finnegan, Jennifer Howe, Michael Pardek, and Ryan Farias—into new leadership positions to support our growth and client initiatives. Finnegan, Howe, and Pardek have been promoted to the firm’s Board of Directors, with Farias
SMMA Announces Four New Shareholders
SMMA last week announced four new shareholders in the firm: Michael Kyes, Erin Prestileo, Jennifer Tedeschi, and Brett Wilkinson. The new shareholders were named by CEO Ara Krafian in a company all-hands meeting, alongside a separate announcement of three new promotions to principal. “We are a firm that has always looked organically for our leadership,
