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,
SMMA’s Merin, Park, and Walters Promoted to Principal
(L-R: Jonathan Merin, Will Park, Adrian Walters) SMMA last week announced three new promotions to the role of principal: architects Jonathan Merin and Adrian Walters, and civil engineer Will Park. The promotions were announced at a company-wide meeting by CEO Ara Krafian. “For our new and existing principals, I can’t say how thrilled we are
Phil Poinelli Delivers Keynote Address at GrandSchools Seminar in Australia
SMMA’s Phil Poinelli, FAIA, LE Fellow, delivered a keynote address at the GrandSchools Seminar in Brisbane, Australia on 25 November. Hosted by the GrandSchools Project and Fulton Trotter Architects, the seminar was part of a wider series focused on Intergenerational Living and Learning Models set up as part of Australia’s national health research grant (NHMRC).
SMMA Announces New Associate and Senior Associate Promotions
SMMA last week announced 11 new promotions at the firm, including two new Senior Associates and nine new Associates. Ara Krafian, President and CEO, confirmed the promotions at a company all-hands meeting and praised each individual’s stellar contributions to SMMA. “Congratulations to all of the people who were recognized today,” said Krafian. “And to those
