From left: Ryan J. Shank, AIA; Peter J. Collelo, AIA; Rebecca L. McCormick, AIA; and Kyle C. Giumento, Associate AIA.
Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, with offices in York, Pa., and Baltimore, Maryland, announced recently four promotions to members of the firm.
Cultivating an environment in which young architectural professionals can develop their skills is important to Frank E. Dittenhafer II, FAIA, LEED AP, and President of Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects. The firm relies on collaboration of new ideas from an “emerging talent” pool with the experience of more seasoned Architects to keep the firm infused with creative and innovative ideas.
Ryan J. Shank, AIA: Promoted to Associate Principal
Shank has been a member of the Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects team since 2014. A 2008 graduate of Drexel University, he had former experience working with a firm outside of Philadelphia before moving to York to join M&D.
Shank has been involved with several high-profile projects at Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, notably: the transformation of the former Lafayette Club on East Market Street in York City into the new home of York College’s Center for Community Engagement; and also the construction of the Student Commons at HACC’s York campus.
As someone who has advanced in the firm, Shank has made it a point to help other young designers find their path in the field of Architecture. Shank has helped the firm bring home the EPiC Award from the American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania for five years in a row.
Peter J. Collelo, AIA: Promoted to Associate
Collelo, who joined Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects in 2017, is a 2009 graduate of Temple University and is considered part of the firm’s “emerging talent pool.” A native of Harrisburg, Collelo has been instrumental in several projects with M&D, including The Forum Building in Harrisburg – a $90million comprehensive renovation of a 400,000 square foot landmark historic building within the Capital Complex .
He also has vast experience on higher education projects such as student centers, libraries, and department suites.
Rebecca L. McCormick, AIA: Promoted to Associate
McCormick, who also joined Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects in 2017, has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. She previously worked with Gillon Design and Harbinson Architects in Winston-Salem North Carolina. McCormick served on the board and as president of the Winston Salem Chapter AIA from 2016-2017.
She has been involved in several renovation/addition projects, including the Maryland State Boychoir in Baltimore, Southern Branch YMCA of York County in Shrewsbury and several programming, planning and reconfiguration commissions including a Master Plan for The Maryland School for the Deaf at their Ellicott City, MD campus.
Kyle C. Giumento, Associate AIA: Promoted to Associate
Giumento is a 2016 graduate of Virginia Tech. He has a niche in construction, including administration, documentation, and detailing. He’s also been acknowledged for his 3-D demonstrations and articulation when communicating with clients.
He has been instrumental on projects involving St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore, as well as Lanham Hall at Prince George’s Community College and several new elementary schools for Baltimore County Public Schools.
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