Carlos Charry

Carlos is a Principal and the Director of Technology at SMMA. He promotes integrated, cohesive information technology solutions and facilitates a culture of change and technological aptitude throughout the firm. Carlos has implemented several new technology programs, platforms, and systems at SMMA, keeping everything running optimally while providing necessary training for each department’s, team’s, and

Mike Bouchard

Mike is a Vice President and Principal at SMMA. He leads multidisciplinary teams throughout his projects to meet the client’s design vision, budget, schedule, and technical quality goals. Seeing design as endlessly interesting, yet requiring tremendous responsibility, Mike always ensures that he has the right teams to deliver high-quality design rooted in a deep understanding

John Alfeo

John is a Senior Associate and the Electrical Engineering Department Manager at SMMA. He performs load and short-circuit calculations, designs electrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting, and lighting control systems, reviews documentation, and ensures compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. John’s hands-on background as an Electrical Apprentice allows him to visualize electrical systems effectively and

Ara Krafian

Ara is a Principal and the Chairman Emeritus at SMMA. He advises on firm strategy, design, and management to address the firm’s diverse portfolio and supports SMMA’s dynamic, talented team of leaders to maintain overall responsibility for project success.

Jessica Smith

Jessica is a Principal and the Technology Market Leader at SMMA. She draws on her architectural, engineering, and business administration backgrounds to manage the planning, programming, design and construction administration of highly technical projects for corporate, government and university clients. Known for her acute attention to detail, Jessica is responsible for leading the firm’s quality

Lorraine Finnegan

Lorraine is the Chairman and CEO at SMMA. She 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. Lorraine advocates interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated project delivery to achieve the highest quality design, and works with clients

Andy Elliott

Andy is a Principal and the Landscape Architecture Department Manager at SMMA. He focuses on creating places that are user-centric, respectful of the surrounding context, minimally impactful on existing natural systems, and that are beautiful yet practical. Andy draws on his thoughtful, inquisitive, and team-oriented nature to promote productivity and is not afraid to ask

Christine Fleming

Christine is a Senior Associate and the Director of Human Resources at SMMA. She oversees SMMA’s efforts to attract, engage, and celebrate employees while fostering an environment of inclusion and belonging, supporting people to be their best, most genuine selves. Christine focuses on employee engagement and career and talent development, and guides employees through the

Brian Black

Brian is a Senior Associate and Senior Project Designer at SMMA. He works closely with project stakeholders and team members to design beautiful, highly functional buildings that seek to inspire our better selves. Brian’s work on institutional learning projects informs his strong desire to craft a civic presence for each building and to address the

Ryan Farias

Ryan is a Vice President and the Chief Marketing Officer 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