Alliance Architects has announced the promotions of seven senior staff members to the newly created position of Associate Principal. The group includes registered architects Mark Burrell, Patrick Hess, Rick Podrasky, Kevin McShane and Joe Nucciarone. Licensed professional engineer Brad White and architectural technician Pat Leavell were also named.

“Our intent was to publicly acknowledge the incredible value which these individuals bring to our clients,” noted Alliance Architects president Anthony Paiano. “Together, the group has accumulated nearly two hundred years of professional experience in our core practice areas. This expertise is of enormous importance to our ongoing work.”

Principal Bill Lamie added, “Alliance has always been structured as a studio model featuring direct principal leadership on all projects. We welcome our new Associate Principals as owners in the firm and are excited at the prospect of their continuing positive contributions to our office culture.”

With a staff of twenty-five professionals, Alliance is recognized as a leader in the design of multi-family apartments, senior housing developments and institutional buildings. The firm is currently practicing throughout the Great Lakes region and Texas. Recent local commissions include the new Mishawaka City Hall, Howard Park Redevelopment, St. Pius X Church and Rohr’s Restaurant for the University of Notre Dame.

Alliance Architects has announced the appointment of Anthony Paiano as president of the firm. He succeeds Marty Murphy, who had served in that capacity since Alliance was founded in 2012.

Paiano is a native of Mishawaka and a graduate of Ball State University, holding degrees in architecture and environmental design. He is a registered architect in nine states as well as a LEED accredited professional.

A principal in the firm since 2016, Paiano will continue to lead Alliance’s Multi-Family Housing studio.

Additional officers were named as follows: Bill Lamie, Vice President; Chris Hartz, Secretary; and Andy Mollison, Treasurer. All three are registered architects and current firm principals. Marty Murphy and Mark Leblang will remain as members of the company board of directors until their planned retirements early next year.

With a staff of twenty-five professionals, Alliance is recognized as a leader in the design of multi-family apartments, senior housing developments and institutional buildings. The firm is currently practicing throughout the Great Lakes region and Texas. Recent local commissions include the new Mishawaka City Hall, Howard Park Redevelopment, St. Pius X Church and Rohr’s Restaurant for the University of Notre Dame.