McMahon Architects' Team

David McMahon, AIA | President
EDUCATION:
Masters Of Architecture | Yale University
B.S. Architecture/Engineering | Ohio State
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
NCARB
IFMA
BOMA
CURRENT REGISTRATION
CA, CT, DC, IL, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, FL
Since 1997, David has been President and CEO of McMahon Architects, Inc. Extensively well-traveled and aesthetically curious, David pulls from a vast depth of visual experiences to create unique and evocative design solutions. As the leader of the McMahon design and production team, David's business and creative acumen has proven to lead and motivate his fellow team members. David began his post-graduate career at I.M. Pei and Partners in New York City while serving on the faculty at Yale University from 1986 to 1989 as an instructor in Housing and Urban Design. He moved to Boston in 1989 to work as a Project Architect for CBT Architects.
Neli Ialamov | Director of Hospitality
EDUCATION
BACHELORS OF ARCHITECTURE | Massachusetts College of Art & Design - Concentration in Interior Design
EXPERIENCE
Neli brings a wide variety of experience in hospitality and restaurant design McMahon team. Starting her career in landscape and patio design, Neli moved to Morris Nathanson Design, an awardwinning hospitality firm in Rhode Island, where she gained experience in the understanding and design of hotels and restaurants.
Advancing her career, Neli joined Niemitz Design Group; there she lead a design team and refined her skills in design and project management. Neli joins the McMahon team with a fresh perspective and 7 years of experience working on a number of high-profile hospitality projects.
Louis Carter | Senior Project Manager - Hospitality
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING | Wentworth Institute of Technology
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (Associate)
EXPERIENCE
Louis brings great energy and dedication to his projects as a designer and team leader. Louis has tremendous experience in restaurant development, having designed and managed countless restaurant projects since 2004. He has led design teams for large, high profile clients across the country that have been featured in numerous publications. Louis began his career as an intern at Niemitz Design Group in 2000 gaining experience in all aspects of restaurant design and project management. Louis advanced his career when he joined Whitlock Architects, expanding his skills in both architecture and design.
Louis brings to McMahon Architects with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is currently pursuing his architectural license, and construction supervisor license under the guidance and supervision of accomplished and professional designers. McMahon welcomes Louis to our ever grown team.

Shirin Tahsili | Senior Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN | Dawson College, Montreal, QC
EXPERIENCE
Shirin Tahsili brings over 20 years of experience managing interiors projects of various sizes and has experience designing corporate, residential and commercial projects. As the client’s single point of contact throughout projects, Shirin excels at hearing and responding to her clients’ needs throughout the scope of the project and ensures that her team does the same. She brings a keen design eye and enthusiasm to her projects, traits that help create beautiful and functional spaces for McMahon clients.
While at TJX, Shirin’s responsibilities included the day to day design and document management of 4 to 5 large scale retail and office build-out projects. each facility was unique and required creative solutions within tight budgets. Shirin takes pride in meeting budgets and deadlines.