Boston – RODE Architects announced five promotions as the firm deepens its leadership team and diversifies its project portfolio. Michael DelleFave, AIA has been named studio director; Lucas Herringshaw, AIA and Ruthie Kuhlman, AIA have been promoted to senior associate; Nick Ruggeri, AIA has been named associate; and Deidre Lamoureux has been promoted to associate and director of finance.
Representatives of the firm say that, as studio director, a new role born out of his passion for design and mentorship, DelleFave will ensure that the firm’s portfolio continues to meet a high caliber of design by engaging its staff’s diverse talents and pushing a process that has consistently delivered strong, concept-driven work. He joined RODE in 2014. DelleFave is a registered architect, project manager and senior project designer with more than 17 years of industry experience. Additionally, he provides mentorship to RODE design staff.
As senior associates, Herringshaw and Kuhlman will guide and direct firm-wide initiatives toward RODE’s goals. Herringshaw brings project coordination experience to RODE, drawing on his experience working on a variety of project types and scales. He joined RODE in 2015 and has 20 years of architectural experience. Kuhlman has worked across multiple scales and project types as both an architect and an engineer. A member of the RODE team since 2017, she brings experience in museum, hospitality and multi-family residential projects.
Representatives of the firm say that Ruggeri’s promotion celebrates his long dedication to the firm, and his strength in project delivery. He is a registered architect with more than 10 years of experience in a broad range of projects including multi-family residential, hotels, high-rise, restaurants, light industrial, adaptive reuse, and commercial spaces. He joined RODE in 2015.
Representatives of RODE say that Lamoureux’s proficiency in managing the firm’s core operations has been crucial to the company’s recent success. She joined RODE in 2018 as an accounting manager. She has more than 25 years of experience leading the finance departments at Boston design firms.
