Welch and Vieira join SWBR Architects Rochester office

SWBR Architects, a Rochester, New York-based firm, has hired Sarah Welch, AIA LEED AP, as senior project manager and Pauline Vieira as administrative assistant. Welch brings 25 years of architectural, design and construction experience to the firm. As a LEED accredited professional with over $300 million experience in building projects, she is committed to creating smart, sustainable facility solutions. She will coordinate, develop and manage project teams for K-12 education projects. Welch is dedicated to providing on-time delivery of quality professional services and will continue to expand, build and foster long-term client relationships. Most recently, Welch served as project executive and business development at Welliver. Previous clients include several local school districts, including Webster, Penfield and Geneva. She received her Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a bachelor's degree in environmental design and energy conservation from Allegheny College. She resides in Scipio, New York, with her husband. Vieira brings 16 years of administrative assistant experience, she will assist in preparation of business agreements and contract documents, including certificates of insurance. She will work alongside SWBR's administrative manager and help manage work for multiple projects. Most recently, she served as marketing assistant at Summit Federal Credit Union for seven years and executive assistant for nine years prior to that. She resides in Chili, N.Y.