Marie Fitzgerald

Marie is a Senior Vice President and the Director of Interior Design at SMMA. She works with her teams to create cohesive interior design solutions that weave together the aspirational and traditional by applying best practices, intrinsic design value, and connections of people and place. As a renowned mentor and leader in the local design

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

Brian Lawlor

Brian is the Executive Vice President and a Principal at SMMA. He provides design leadership for a wide range of project types and is committed to sustainable solutions benefiting clients and communities. Brian focuses on the development of design teams in addition to the mission of clients and specializes in securing local and regional project

Dana Watts

Dana is a Vice President and Project Director at SMMA. He is a nationally sought expert on planning and design for mission-critical and advanced technology facilities, with a reputation for continuously providing complete client satisfaction. Through his proactive approach of coordination, communication, cost control, and complex scheduling, Dana consistently ensures exceptional design services on schedule,

Mark Spaulding

Mark is a Senior Vice President and Development Market Leader at SMMA. He provides architectural leadership for a wide range of project types, ranging from development master plans to newly constructed corporate headquarters within both urban and suburban contexts. Through his tireless pursuit of design excellence, Mark works closely with clients, regulatory stakeholders, and the

Jennifer Howe

Jennifer is a Senior Vice President and the Government Market Leader at SMMA. She manages her teams to maintain project schedules and budgets and is adept in conceptualizing and communicating design solutions for federal, state, and local government projects. Jennifer loves to take on the most technical challenges and takes creative approaches to resolving complex

Andy Oldeman

Andy is a Senior Vice President and the Director of Engineering at SMMA. He oversees engineering teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet client needs and provides expertise on energy analysis, life cycle cost analysis, and systems infrastructure evaluation. Through his knowledge and clear communication with owners, design teams, and construction managers, Andy delivers efficient

Ara Krafian

Ara is the Chairman, CEO, and President at SMMA. He focuses on firm strategy, design, and management to address the firm’s diverse portfolio and directs SMMA’s dynamic, talented team of leaders to maintain overall responsibility for project success. Ara advocates interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated project delivery to achieve the highest quality design, and works with

Lorraine Finnegan

Lorraine is a Senior Vice President and the K-12 Market Leader at SMMA. Her experience in planning, designing, and managing K-12 projects informs her proven approach to balance scope, budget, and schedule without compromising beauty, functionality, or quality. One of the rewarding aspects of Lorraine’s work on K-12 schools is the client and team relationships,

Ryan Farias

Ryan is a Vice President and the Director of Marketing at SMMA. He utilizes research and communication expertise to inform and connect, weaving compelling narratives that capture, curate, and disseminate internal expertise while empowering SMMA teams, clients, and design enthusiasts alike. Beyond storytelling, Ryan’s engagement skills ignite open dialogue, bridge team divides, and ensure seamless