Montalbano joins Mancini*Duffy as senior associate with 13 yrs. experience
According to Mancini*Duffy, Joseph Montalbano, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a senior associate. "Joe has established an exceptional reputation for quality work in the broadcast, media, entertainment, and advanced technology sectors," said Anthony Schirripa, AIA, Mancini*Duffy's chairman and CEO. "With over 13 years experience and world class client relationships, his background enables us to broaden our reach into the worlds of broadcast and studio architecture and is another step in our efforts to diversify the practice. As a registered architect, he also brings strong technical and project management skills to the firm."
Montalbano was formerly a partner and director of architecture at Janson Design Group with direct project leadership on large scale, technically complex projects with a commitment to integrated project delivery and sustainability. His work has been featured in numerous industry and general publications.
Montalbano holds a bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University School of Architecture, which he attended with full academic scholarship. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (LEED AP) and is a registered architect in New York and Massachusetts.
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