People Archives - 糖心少女 /category/people/ K-12 + Higher Education Market Coverage Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:17:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 /wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-SCN_favicon-32x32.png People Archives - 糖心少女 /category/people/ 32 32 Shawn Gaither Named DLR Group鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Leader /2026/10/30/shawn-gaither-named-dlr-groups-mid-atlantic-higher-education-leader/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:56 +0000 /?p=55953 DLR Group has named Principal Shawn Gaither, AIA, LEED AP, to oversee its higher education practice in the Mid-Atlantic, placing a longtime firm leader in charge of client relationships, multidisciplinary teams and regional growth.听 Gaither brings more than two decades of leadership in the firm鈥檚 higher education practice to the position. He most recently served...

The post Shawn Gaither Named DLR Group鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Leader appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Shawn Gaither Named DLR Group鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Leader appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
DLR Group has named Principal Shawn Gaither, AIA, LEED AP, to oversee its higher education practice in the Mid-Atlantic, placing a longtime firm leader in charge of client relationships, multidisciplinary teams and regional growth.听

Gaither brings more than two decades of leadership in the firm鈥檚 higher education practice to the position. He most recently served as National Higher Education Business Development Leader.听

The regional assignment will draw on his experience across the design process and his work with public and private universities. According to DLR Group, Gaither is responsible for stewarding over $500 million in higher education construction, with a portfolio spanning research buildings, technical education facilities and spaces supporting student life.听

鈥淪hawn has spent decades designing higher education environments that enrich student experience, strengthen research outcomes, and bolster campus identities,鈥� said Stu Rothenberger, DLR Group鈥檚 Senior Principal and Global Higher Education Leader, in a release from the firm.听

Rothenberger also cited Gaither鈥檚 work as an adviser to campus clients, emphasizing his understanding of institutional needs and his ability to help carry out their project goals.听

Gaither鈥檚 regional project portfolio includes Vanderbilt University鈥檚 Stevenson Center 6, an interdisciplinary research hub; the campus replacement for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis, which supports career and technical education; Clemson University鈥檚 Poultry Science Research Facility; and Davidson College鈥檚 new Dining and Student Wellness Facility.听

Gaither’s professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects, the Society for College and University Planning and the Association of Physical Plant Administrators.听

The post Shawn Gaither Named DLR Group鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Leader appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Shawn Gaither Named DLR Group鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Higher Education Leader appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Promotes Joel Williams to Principal /2026/10/23/quattrocchi-kwok-architects-promotes-joel-williams-to-principal/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:04:15 +0000 /?p=55932 Quattrocchi Kwok Architects announced that Denver office leader Joel Williams has joined the firm鈥檚 nine-member executive leadership team with his promotion to Principal. His new role includes helping guide firmwide strategy for the education planning and design practice.听 The former studio director joined QKA in 2020 and helped establish and expand its Denver operations to...

The post Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Promotes Joel Williams to Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Promotes Joel Williams to Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Quattrocchi Kwok Architects announced that Denver office leader Joel Williams has joined the firm鈥檚 nine-member executive leadership team with his promotion to Principal. His new role includes helping guide firmwide strategy for the education planning and design practice.听

The former studio director joined QKA in 2020 and helped establish and expand its Denver operations to serve school districts across the Rocky Mountain region. As a principal, he will continue developing the design team鈥檚 capabilities and supporting growth across the firm.听

Williams has nearly 20 years of education design experience. His work includes classroom renovations and comprehensive campus master planning for public and private schools. He coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and educational stakeholders.听

QKA cited his work with school districts to address complex facility needs, combining sustainable design approaches with technical expertise. His credentials include LEED Accredited Professional and Accredited Learning Environments Planner, the latter through the Association for Learning Environments.听

鈥淓very project is an opportunity to positively influence a student鈥檚 educational experience, and I鈥檓 eager to continue collaborating with our talented team, consultants and clients to shape the next generation of learning spaces,鈥� Williams said in a press release from QKA.听

QKA CEO and President Aaron Jobson credited Williams with recruiting and mentoring staff, contributing technical expertise and maintaining a focus on student-centered design. Jobson also pointed to Williams鈥� relationships with school districts and industry partners and his role in extending QKA鈥檚 regional reach.听

Williams joins fellow principals Jobson, Jim Theiss, John Dybczak, Lyanne Schuster, Kevin Chapin, Nick Stephenson, Eddie VanSlambrouck and Tiffany Young.听

The post Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Promotes Joel Williams to Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Promotes Joel Williams to Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth /2026/10/09/john-storti-named-interim-vice-chancellor-of-administration-facilities-at-umass-dartmouth/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:29 +0000 /?p=55805 On Sept. 2, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller, Ph.D., announced that John Storti will be joining UMass Dartmouth on Sept. 14 as Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities, following David Gingerella鈥檚 retirement.

The post John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
On Sept. 2, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller, Ph.D., announced that John Storti will be joining UMass Dartmouth on Sept. 14 as Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities, following David Gingerella鈥檚 retirement. Storti brings an extensive background in the construction industry as well as 15 years of experience at R1 research universities to this role. 听听

Storti most recently worked at Brandeis University, where he has served for the last 11 years as Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Services, and previously was Director of Strategic Procurement. In this role, he served as a strategic partner to the university, playing a key role in developing and managing the university鈥檚 $400 million annual operating budget and leading the development and oversight of the $16 million capital budget. Storti鈥檚 work at Brandeis also regularly involved capital planning, construction, facilities, energy, athletics, contracts and broader institutional strategy. He was responsible for procurement and budget oversight of large-scale debt-funded capital projects, including the construction of a $135 million residence hall and the $12 million renovation of Brandeis鈥檚 dining hall. He also oversaw contracts across a broad operational portfolio, including capital construction, facilities, physical plant, information technology, campus safety, transportation, fleet management, dining and other auxiliary functions. 听

Storti is a graduate of Moravian University and holds an Master of Science in project and program management from Brandeis University.听

The post John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post John Storti Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration & Facilities at UMass Dartmouth appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction /2026/10/02/carla-chiorazzo-named-fco-at-adolfson-peterson-construction/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:06:32 +0000 /?p=55778 Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting firm, recently announced Carla Chiorazzo as chief financial officer.听听

The post Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting firm, recently announced Carla Chiorazzo as Chief Financial Officer. 听

Chiorazzo will lead AP鈥檚 finance and accounting operations, working听closely with听leaders across the organization听to strengthen project controls and forecasting while improving the financial information teams use to make business decisions.听听

Chiorazzo听brings more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience. She most recently served as chief financial officer of Conti Federal, a federal construction and design-build company. Before joining Conti Federal, she was vice president of finance, shared services at PAE, where she supported finance processes for more than 15,000 employees and a听$3 billion听business portfolio.听听

Throughout her career,听Chiorazzo听has strengthened project controls, improved working听capital听and modernized financial systems.听She has also built reporting and forecasting processes that give operational leaders clearer insight into business performance.听听

Chiorazzo听is a certified public accountant听and holds an MBA in finance from Drexel University.听

The post Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Carla Chiorazzo Named CFO at Adolfson & Peterson Construction appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal /2026/09/25/perkins-eastman-welcomes-matthew-malone-as-principal/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:52:09 +0000 /?p=55775 Global design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently welcomed听Matthew Malone, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, as a principal and co-leader of its firmwide听Science + Technology听practice.

The post Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Global design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently welcomed听, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, as a principal and co-leader of its firmwide听听practice. Malone brings听nearly three听decades of experience shaping research environments, along with the unique perspective of working both as an architect and as a commercial developer.听

Over his career he has partnered with developers, higher education institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and research and development organizations to deliver spaces that pair technical performance with architectural innovation. A graduate of Syracuse University鈥檚 School of Architecture, he has directed complex initiatives and contributed to award-winning work across the sector since 1997.听

Science + Technology works in close partnership with Perkins Eastman鈥檚 College + University practice, which results in innovative computer science labs, wet labs, robotics听facilities听and other incubator spaces. This work serves top-tier research institutions, global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and science and technology development firms.听听

The post Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Perkins Eastman Welcomes Matthew Malone as Principal appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley /2026/09/18/peter-winebrenner-named-principal-at-moseley/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:59:01 +0000 /?p=55765 Moseley has named Peter Winebrenner, AIA, a principal in the firm's Charlotte office.

The post Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Moseley has named听, a principal in the firm’s Charlotte office. Winebrenner joins the听听with more than three decades of experience designing public schools and building successful architecture practices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.听

Winebrenner has spent much of his career as a K-12 practice leader. His work has included school projects grounded in community dialogue, along with long-range master planning that balances today’s needs with tomorrow’s flexibility. He has also opened and grown architecture offices, including an education studio that grew from six employees to more than 50 people across three Mid-Atlantic locations.听

Winebrenner holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts in听fine arts听from the College of William & Mary. He is licensed to practice architecture in 15 states and the District of Columbia, holds NCARB certification, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He is also a Recognized Education Facility Planner through the Association for Learning Environments.听

“Peter listens to school districts first, then designs,” said听, K-12 sector leader at Moseley, in a statement. “This approach has helped him build K-12 practices from the ground up, and it is exactly what we want as we grow in Charlotte.”听

The post Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Peter Winebrenner Named Principal at Moseley appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive /2026/09/12/norco-construction-promotes-steven-gargano-to-project-executive/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:05:01 +0000 /?p=55795 General contractor, construction听manager听and design/builder Norco Construction promoted Steven Gargano to Project Executive.听

The post Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
General contractor, construction听manager听and design/builder Norco Construction promoted Steven Gargano to Project Executive.听Gargano鈥檚 new role will include听providing executive-level oversight of Norco鈥檚 projects, including managing client relationships, budgets,听schedules听and construction quality.听

鈥淪teven鈥檚 project management听expertise听has contributed significantly to Norco鈥檚 growth throughout the greater New York area, East Coast and Florida over the last year, particularly in the K-12 and higher education market sectors. I look forward to Steven鈥檚 continuing contributions to both our company and the success of our clients鈥� projects,鈥� said Norco CEO and President Norman O. Rijo in a statement.听

Gargano first joined the firm in听2025 and听is currently working on the听Stonybrook University pre-engineered campus warehouse in Stony Brook,听N.Y.,听and renovation of the Nassau BOCES Theater at Long Island High School for the Arts in Syosset, N.Y.听

Gargano holds a Bachelor of Science in听construction听management from Farmingdale State College and is OSHA 30-hour certified, along with holding multiple site safety and trade-related certifications. Prior to joining Norco, he served as project manager for several large contracting firms in the greater New York area. His experience spans ground-up and renovation work in the commercial,听institutional听and public sectors, as well as pre-engineered metal buildings.听

The post Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Norco Construction Promotes Steven Gargano to Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President /2026/09/07/university-of-michigan-announces-c-cybele-raver-as-president/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:37:37 +0000 /?p=55715 The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Aug. 18 announced C. Cybele Raver, the current Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university鈥檚 17th president.

The post University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Aug. 18 announced C. Cybele Raver, the current Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university鈥檚 17th president. Raver鈥檚 appointment will take effect Dec. 1.听

Raver is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with听a strong reputation听in developmental social science and university strategy. Since becoming Vanderbilt鈥檚 chief academic officer in 2021, she has been instrumental in strengthening all aspects of the university鈥檚 research and academic enterprise. Among her many accomplishments, she has advanced Vanderbilt鈥檚 research enterprise, with the university surpassing $1 billion听in annual research expenditures; recruited eight new deans; launched the College of Connected Computing, the university鈥檚 first new college in over 40 years; and expanded Vanderbilt鈥檚 academic footprint to New York City, San Francisco, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and West Palm Beach, Florida.听听

A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Raver is also the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College, where her research on children鈥檚 development, education policy, and poverty has attracted more than $24 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation and others. Before joining Vanderbilt, she served as deputy provost at New York University and held faculty roles at the University of Chicago and Cornell University. Raver holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Yale University.听

The post University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post University of Michigan Announces C. Cybele Raver as President appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University /2026/09/04/dr-kacey-wiltz-named-director-of-public-safety-for-kansas-state-university/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:01:28 +0000 /?p=55712 Dr. Kacey Wiltz has been selected as director of public safety and chief of police for Kansas State University following a national search.

The post Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Dr. Kacey Wiltz has been selected as director of public safety and chief of police for Kansas State University following a national search. Wiltz will begin serving in this role on Sept. 14.

Wiltz has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and she currently serves as the chief of police at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She is passionate about building a culture of safety and trust within the department and with students, faculty, staff and the greater K-State community.

Wiltz began her law enforcement career with the Topeka Police Department in 2003 and later served as a corporal with the Lawrence Police Department, where she worked as a school resource officer, or SRO, at Lawrence Free State High School and supervised the Lawrence Police Department SRO unit. Her work with students earned her the Hometown Hero Award, and in 2023, the Kansas Juvenile Officers Association named her Kansas School Resource Officer of the Year. That same year, the National Association of School Resource Officers recognized the Lawrence Police Department’s student resource officer unit with a Model Agency Award.

Throughout her career, Wiltz has also served as a crisis response team negotiator, field training officer and training coordinator. She holds a doctorate in criminal justice leadership and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice.

The post Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive /2026/08/28/scott-krug-joins-andersen-construction-as-project-executive/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:37:07 +0000 /?p=55680 Andersen Construction in Portland, Ore., recently announced听Scott Krug听as Project Executive.

The post Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>
Andersen Construction in Portland, Ore., recently announced听听as Project Executive. Krug brings extensive experience leading complex projects, having听spend听more than听three years with Pence Construction as a Senior Project Manager. He also is a former Senior Project Manager for Providence and worked for more than eight years听in a variety of roles for听Hensel Phelps, most recently serving as an Area Superintendent. Krug earned a Bachelor of Science in residential design and urban planning from Oregon State University.听

The post Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

The post Scott Krug Joins Andersen Construction as Project Executive appeared first on 糖心少女.

]]>