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

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

Paul Elliott

Paul is a Senior Associate and Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer at SMMA. He designs fire suppression and plumbing systems in accordance with building code and referenced standard requirements, thus providing compliant designs throughout all phases of the project. Known for his attention to detail, Paul’s analyses are based on careful technical reviews of design documents

Jim Deitzer

Jim is a Senior Associate and Senior Project Architect at SMMA. He excels in diverse building typologies like higher education and healthcare facilities, and leads teams through large-scale projects, fostering strong client relationships and delivering innovative designs. Jim’s approachable demeanor and strategic vision inspire high performance, resulting in groundbreaking projects that exceed expectations.   

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