John Hart

John is a Senior Associate and the Civil Engineering Department Manager at SMMA. He brings a specialized understanding of permitting, site design, layout, grading, utility design, stormwater management design, and plan detailing to both public and private clients. Drawing on his thoughtful, organized nature, John mentors and works with successful project teams that are well-matched

Brett Wilkinson

Brett is a Senior Associate and the Structural Engineering Department Manager at SMMA. He is well–experienced in the structural design of a wide variety of steel, concrete, precast, wood, and masonry buildings. Working with his teams, Brett incorporates research, collaboration, and best practices in structural design so that he may achieve the long-term goals of

Begum Koulbanis

Begum is a Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer at SMMA. She oversees the Accounting Department and is responsible for financial health and strategic initiatives for the firm’s financial growth. Drawing upon her organized, positive, and focused nature, Begum maintains good relationships and collaborates with SMMA leadership to develop and streamline effective accounting processes

Lana Prokupets

Lana is a Senior Associate and the Mechanical Engineering Department Manager at SMMA. She leads all phases of mechanical design including feasibility studies, systems programming, construction documentation, specification writing, and construction administration services. Lana believes that designing sustainable mechanical systems requires a massive joint effort, and she effectively coordinates with engineering specialists and other designers

Bob Marshall

Bob is a Senior Associate and the Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering Department Manager at SMMA. He specializes in green building technologies, fire suppression systems of all types, water treatment, waste treatment, compressed air, vacuum, lab/hospital gas, process piping, and cryogenic liquid systems. Bob goes beyond code requirements to ensure that project objectives are met and that

Mike Kyes

Mike is a Senior Associate and the Architecture Department Lead at SMMA. He fosters teamwork, empathy, and knowledge sharing while enhancing professional growth and collective performance. Recognizing architecture as a key aspect of SMMA’s multi-disciplinary, integrated mission, Mike engages teams in collaborative research and development, visual design communication, and innovative design technology. 

Steve Vincent

Steve is a Principal and the Director of Project Management at SMMA. Combining his architecture, engineering, and construction backgrounds, he ensures seamless communication and provides overall direction for all aspects of project design and construction. Steve emphasizes the importance of flexibility throughout the entire design process, and harnesses his diligent, goal-oriented, and adaptable nature to

Heather McCormack

Heather is a Principal and the Director of Administration at SMMA. She manages administrative staff and services, including facilities oversight, workplace renovations, and contractor relationships for SMMA’s offices in Cambridge and Providence. Heather directs SMMA’s professional development initiatives and draws on her diverse skillset to successfully contribute as a member of the firm’s Quality Steering

Jocelyn Fleming

Jocelyn is a Senior Associate and the Interior Design Department Manager at SMMA. She works with her teams on visioning, strategic planning, programming, conceptual space planning, and furniture layout for various interior design projects. Jocelyn draws on her engaging and communicative nature to champion multidisciplinary teamwork, and develops successful, long-term client relationships while working to

Dave Darling

Dave is a Principal and the Design Technology Manager at SMMA. He is responsible for advancing the firm’s use of technology, providing practical, hands-on experiences with several software platforms in a variety of applications. Dave’s analytical and goal-oriented nature motivates innovative application of design technology tools, thus elevating SMMA’s universal proficiency in Building Information Modeling