2018 New Associates Announced
We are proud to introduce our 14 new associates.
We recently converted to a Design Professional Corporation (D.P.C.) through New York State Department of State. As a result, both licensed and non-licensed professionals have an opportunity to become shareholders. Traditionally, only licensed professionals were eligible for this opportunity.
“Our shareholders are critical to the success and growth of our team. In this role, they will have a voice and voting rights regarding strategic initiatives at mid-year and year-end shareholder meetings, will be eligible to serve on the Board, and will benefit from the increasing value of our firm.” – Tom Gears, AIA, President and CEO
Caitlin Ellis, AIA, Associate/Project Architect has been with SWBR for three years and is an expert in educational design. Her most recent work includes being a designer on the team for RIT MAGIC Spell Studios, SUNY Cortland Corey Union ground-floor renovation, and several Brighton Central School District projects.
Lisa Fingar, CPSM, Associate/Marketing Manager has been with SWBR for 21 years and is the Marketing Department Manager, overseeing all marketing, PR and sales support for the firm.
Corina Folts, CID, Associate/Interior Designer has been with SWBR for over three years and specializes in interior designer for commercial and education projects. She’s most recently been on the team for the McQuaid Jesuit STEM addition, RIT Global Village expansion, SUNY Cortland Corey Union, and the award-winning U of R Genesee Hall.
Chris Goldan, Associate/Communications Manager has been with the firm for five years. His recent accomplishments include managing the SWBR rebrand, designing the Kodak Center Marquee, and designing the new College at Brockport Wayfinding System.
Jodi Mason, CID, ASID, Associate/Interior Designer has been with SWBR for 10 years and specializes in interior designer for senior living and education. She’s recently completed projects for St. John’s Meadows, Cloverwood Senior Living, and the Brighton Central School District Council Rock primary school.
Joe McNinch, Associate/Project Designer/BIM Group Leader has been with the firm for six years. In addition to being a designer on the teams for Durand Senior Apartments, Freedom Commons, and Gateway Lofts, he was recently promoted to the firm’s BIM Group Leader.
Kyle Morris, AIA, Associate/Project Architect has been with SWBR for two years. Based out of our Syracuse office, he has recently designed projects for Rescue Mission’s Crossroads and Gifford Commons and the Kirkhaven Long-Term Care kitchen and dining renovation.
David Newton, Associate, Construction Administration Manager has been with us for 12 years. As our Construction Administration Manager, he’s involved with numerous projects and works closely with the design team, the client, agencies, and contractors. Some of his recent work includes Evergreen Lofts, DePaul Joseph L Allen Apartments, Cornerstone Apartments and the Frances Apartments.
Diana Kalvitis-Pannone, CID, Associate/Interior Design Manager has been with SWBR for 26 years and was recently promoted to the Interior Design Department Manager. Some of her recent work includes interior design for RIT MAGIC Spell Studios, Jane and Laurence Glazer Music Performance Center, DePaul Wheatfield, and the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District.
Don Pannone, Associate/Senior Project Manager has been with SWBR for 32 years. Don is an expert in all aspects of design for advanced manufacturing, clean technology industry, laboratories, optics, corporate, food service, retail, and higher education projects. He’s currently serving as senior project manager on the teams for AIM Photonics, JMA Wireless, and several other industrial and corporate clients.
Sheri Seitz, CDA, Associate/Finance Manager has been with SWBR for 34 years. In her role as Finance Department Manager, she supports all aspects of the firm’s accounting and is continually working to improve profitability and analyze business opportunities.
Dylan Smith AIA, Associate/Project Architect has been with the firm for two years. He assists with all phases of the design process, primarily on higher education, affordable housing, and municipal projects. Part of our Syracuse office, he’s currently a designer for the Rescue Mission and Cornell CVM Research Tower project teams.
Keith Sylvester, Associate/Chief Information Officer has been with SWBR for 20 years and oversees and manages all IT systems for the firm.
Pauline Vieira, Associate/Administrative Department Manager has been with SWBR for three years. She supports the leadership of the firm and manages the Administrative staff.
