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Fahy joins Ted Moudis Associates

Michael Fahy, AIA, NCARB, joined Ted Moudis Associates (TMA) as an associate. "We are very delighted to welcome Michael to TMA. He will be a great addition to our team," said Ted Moudis, A.I.A., the firm's founder and senior principal. Fahy has been practicing architecture, facilities planning and project management for 28 years, bringing great expertise to TMA. Fahy is a registered architect, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). As an associate, Fahy's responsibilities will include overseeing and directing his project team, inclusive of project managers, architects and CAD support. He will act as the primary client contact attending project meetings as well as serve as a liaison between the client and the project team. Other aspects of Michael's role include project budget monitoring as well as adhering to the project schedule, which in turn, assures a cost-effective and timely completion of each project. Fahy graduated cum laude with a bachelor of Architecture from SUNY Old Westbury.
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