RNL announced the promotion of Ryan Dawson, AIA and Matt Shawaker to associate principal. Sean Feeney, AIA, LEED AP; Merina Irfano; Sarah McGarry, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C; Rene Stremel, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C and Tony Thornton, AIA, LEED AP BD+C have been promoted to Senior Associates, and Jonathan Flager, RA, NCARB; David Korell; Brian Milnick, RA; Emily Richards, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C; Michael Robichaud, RA, LEED AP BD+C; Ian Roth, AIA, LEED AP; and Molly Weismantel, LEED AP BD+C, were named associates.
“I can’t remember a time in the 30 years I’ve been with the firm where we’ve had such a deep and talented staff ready to take on new leadership opportunities,” Joshua Gould, AIA, chairman and CEO of RNL, said. “It’s across all five of our disciplines – architecture, interiors, urban design, landscape design and lighting – and at all levels of experience. Those promoted have demonstrated a passion for their craft, a client‐first attitude and a commitment to the local community.”
Ryan Dawson, AIA
Dawson is a very accomplished and creative Senior Designer, having been a member of RNL since 2004. Ryan has a very diverse range of computer design, illustration and presentation skills that complement his creativity and attention to detail, which he incorporates into every project. His work includes office buildings, hotels, mixed‐use, commercial, high‐rise residential and administration/operations/maintenance complexes for municipal utilities, public works and transportation clients. Ryan’s recent projects include the Sloan’s Lake Block One mixed‐use residential development and the 100 Steele residential high rise.
Matt Shawaker
Shawaker is an urban designer in the firm’s Urban Design/Landscape Architecture Studio who has more than 15 years of experience in the planning and urban design of sustainable mixed‐use, community infill and development projects. He has led projects beginning with master planning and entitlements, through the detailed design of streetscapes and public spaces. His experience as both a design consultant and developer gives Matt a unique understanding of the role of landscape architecture and urban design in the development process. His recent projects include the St. Anthony’s Central Campus Redevelopment Master Plan and the Brighton Boulevard Streetscape Revitalization Study.
