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
Matt Rice
Matt is a Principal and K-12 Market Leader at SMMA. He brings a broad range of experience in educational planning and design to all projects and works to meet the design goals of each client. Matt is especially known for his thoughtful, community-oriented approach and brings a unique capability in managing large user group discussions
Brian Lawlor
Brian is a Senior 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
Anthony Jimenez
Anthony is a Senior Associate and Electrical Engineer at SMMA. He focuses on all aspects of electrical engineering, including utility coordination, renewable energy interconnection, and designing electrical systems such as power distribution, device layouts, lighting design, lighting control, and fire alarm systems. Coordination and transparency are essential to Anthony, which he applies regularly when collaborating
Jennifer Howe
Jennifer is the Executive 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
Paul Livernois
Paul is a Senior Associate and the Chief Structural Engineer at SMMA. He is experienced in all aspects of new construction and renovation, including concrete, steel, precast, wood, masonry, tilt wall, and curtain wall systems, and in the delivery of “fast track” structural packages. Paul believes the details make a project successful, and always remains
Anthony Iacovino
Anthony is a Senior Associate and Senior Project Architect at SMMA. He is highly experienced in sustainable design, and incorporates considerations for climate resilience, carbon reduction analysis, and net zero energy construction into all his projects. Anthony excels in coaching others and is devoted to encouraging and improving the skills of everyone around him in
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.
Emily Modoono
Emily is a Principal and Senior Interior Designer at SMMA. She specializes in dynamic workplace designs and excels in conceptualizing designs, programming analyses, space planning, furniture and material selection, lighting design, executing buildouts, and adhering to code compliance. Emily thrives in collaborative environments and continually pushes the boundaries of design excellence while incorporating client aesthetics to
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
