McMahon Architects' Team

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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, NH, NJ, NY, OH, 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 award􀀐winning 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.

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 award􀀐winning 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.

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.

Jess Hamilton | Senior Project Manager   EDUCATION B S. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING | Wentworth Institute of Technology EXPERIENCE At McMahon, Jess has worked on a variety of projects, including numerous commercial interiors projects and has served as Assistant Project Manager for the design and roll-out of over 50 Clarks and Bostonian Retail stores through-out the United States.  His experience and skills have proved him to be well-equipped for successful design challenges. Jess has been responsible for managing all tenant improvements and common area property upgrades for Simon Properties' Copley Place, a 1 million square foot multi-use property in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Jess provides calm, steady and knowledgeable guidance to all his diverse projects.  

Jess Hamilton | Senior Project Manager

 

EDUCATION

B S. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING | Wentworth Institute of Technology

EXPERIENCE

At McMahon, Jess has worked on a variety of projects, including numerous commercial interiors projects and has served as Assistant Project Manager for the design and roll-out of over 50 Clarks and Bostonian Retail stores through-out the United States.  His experience and skills have proved him to be well-equipped for successful design challenges. Jess has been responsible for managing all tenant improvements and common area property upgrades for Simon Properties' Copley Place, a 1 million square foot multi-use property in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Jess provides calm, steady and knowledgeable guidance to all his diverse projects.

 

Meghann Van Dorn | Senior Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer   EDUCATION MASTERS OF ARTS, INTERIOR DESIGN | Marymount University BACHELOR OF ARTS, LITERATURE | Hobart & William Smith Colleges AFFILIATIONS LEED AP ID+C EXPERIENCE Meghann has ten years of experience in the design fi eld with a portfolio that includes work in the corporate, academic and multi- and single-family residential design spheres. She began her career in the publishing world before moving to Washington, DC to earn her Master’s degree. After working at a fi rm in the nation’s capital, she relocated to the Boston area in 2007 and spent several years at area fi rms managing a variety of projects of various sizes before joining the McMahon team. Pulling from her experience across the design spectrum, Meghann brings a fresh and innovative style to projects with a distinct focus on each client’s vision. She is passionate about the importance of a collaborative approach to design and is adept at guiding clients through the process in order to develop the best result for each interior space.

Meghann Van Dorn | Senior Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer

 

EDUCATION

MASTERS OF ARTS, INTERIOR DESIGN | Marymount University
BACHELOR OF ARTS, LITERATURE | Hobart & William Smith Colleges

AFFILIATIONS

LEED AP ID+C

EXPERIENCE

Meghann has ten years of experience in the design fi eld with a portfolio that includes work in the corporate, academic and multi- and single-family residential design spheres. She began her career in the publishing world before moving to Washington, DC to earn her Master’s degree. After working at a fi rm in the nation’s capital, she relocated to the Boston area in 2007 and spent several years at area fi rms managing a variety of projects of various
sizes before joining the McMahon team. Pulling from her experience across the design spectrum, Meghann brings a fresh and innovative style to projects with a distinct focus on each client’s vision. She is passionate about the importance of a collaborative approach to design and is adept at guiding clients through the process in order to develop the best result for each interior space.