Full-service architecture, planning and design firm FCA announced a series of promotions, including three team members to principal.
“These well-deserved promotions mark an exciting new chapter for our firm,” said FCA President Aran McCarthy, AIA, NCARB. “A natural next step for our FCA family, the elevation of these exceptional individuals is a testament to the dedication of our team and the continued growth across all aspects of our practice.”
Christopher Marotto, promoted to principal, information technology (IT), has been a cornerstone of the firm for nearly three decades, championing operational efficiency and collaborating with leadership to align FCA’s IT initiatives with evolving business goals. Marotto spearheaded the adoption of numerous impactful technological systems, consistently implementing strategic solutions across the firm’s offices. A Temple University graduate in architecture, he also earned a master’s degree in information systems management from Penn State University.
Francis Altieri Jr., RA, NCARB, principal, has specialized in healthcare, fueled by a keen interest in the relationship between the built environment and human well-being. Altieri joined the team in 2019 as a senior project manager. A graduate of Temple University, Francis is a dedicated advocate for mentorship, exploring opportunities to guide younger staff both as a hands-on educator and role model.
Marissa Dionne Mead, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, principal and director of art Integration, is driven by the intersection of architecture, art, and human connection. With 15 years of experience at Svigals + Partners, now an FCA company, Mead leads teams on education, mixed-use and public space projects, and will be expanding the firm’s art integration capabilities across a range of sectors. She has a degree in architecture and urbanism from the University of Notre Dame and a background in sculpture and furniture design.
FCA has also promoted Alex Wysocki, NCIDQ, to director, and Ansel Radway; Brian Fullen, RA, NCARB, CPHC. Kasia Zielonka; Michael Thurston, AIA; Paul Degillio, CSSYB and Peter Verne AIA, LEED AP to senior associate. Promoted to associate were Carolina Downey, RA, LEED AP, AIA; Deborah Verne, AIA, LEED BD+C; Eva Gjoncari; Heather Taylor, IIDA, LEED Green; Mina Bellare, RA and Sarah Harvey, CHID, CID, EDAC, NCIDQ.
