Kerry L. Dietz AIA, LEED AP

president / trustee

Kerry formed Dietz & Company Architects back in 1985 with a vision of making a difference in the community by creating architecture that also serves. Now as the President and Trustee of the firm, Kerry oversees the Board of Directors and manages the assets of the employee stock ownership plan.

Throughout her career, Kerry has worked on a variety of project types but over time has become most known for her work in affordable housing and education. She has taken her resolve to build a firm that is a responsible citizen and brought that into all of her designs creating buildings that truly serve those that use them.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA, CT, RI, VT, NH. NC, MD, MS
• Construction Industry Arbitrator
• LEED AP

Education:

• University of Michigan – Master of Architecture
• Kent State University – B.S. Architecture

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards, Former Chair and Member
• American Arbitration Association, Construction Panel Member
• Springfield Technical Community College, Architectural Technology Program, Advisory Council Member
• Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Trustee

Tina Gloster

chief financial officer

Tina joined Dietz & Company in 2011 and is responsible for the firm’s financial and administrative activities as well as its day-to-day operations. She also serves as the Human Resources contact for our staff managing employee benefits and personnel matters.

Prior to joining Dietz, Tina was an office manager for a local sheet metal manufacturer and spent a number of years working as a clerk for the City of Springfield.

Kevin Riordon

principal

Kevin joined Dietz & Company in 2004 and is responsible for managing a number of projects as well as project quality control for the firm. He also plays a role in the development of the architectural staff through supervision and mentoring. While Kevin works on a variety of projects, he specializes in the design of educational facilities from primary to higher education.

Prior to joining Dietz, Kevin spent a number of years working for firms in Western Massachusetts and Virginia specializing in educational and healthcare projects.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official

Education:

• Boston Architectural Center – Bachelor of Architecture
• Wentworth Institute of Technology – Assoc. of Architectural Engineering Technology

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member

Jason Newman AIA, LEED AP BD+C

principal

Jason joined Dietz & Company in 2011 as a part-time student intern while completing his master’s degree. Since then he has grown with the company where he is now a firm Principal.  As a Principal, Jason oversees the design and delivery of high-quality and innovative architectural solutions for a diverse range of clients and sectors.

Throughout his career, Jason has developed a strong expertise in multi-family housing, commercial, and hospitality projects, as well as historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse and has contributed to the success of projects throughout Western Massachusetts, as well as many other jurisdictions across the U.S.

Featured Projects:

• MGM Springfield Poker Room - Springfield, MA
• Library Commons - Holyoke, MA
• 95 State Street - Springfield, MA

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA, NY, MD, MS, NJ, NV, MI, OH, and TX
• LEED AP BD+C

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Master of Architecture
• SUNY College of Technology at Alfred – B.S. Architectural Technology

Memberships and Recognition:

• NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor
• WMAIA Executive Board, former Officer
• WMAIA Emerging Professionals, former Co-Director
• Western Massachusetts Emerging Professionals Chair to AIA New
• England, former Chair
• USGBC Massachusetts West Branch, former Member

Lee Morrissette AIA, LEED AP

principal

Lee joined Dietz & Company in 2019 as a project architect specializing in energy efficient building design, affordable and market rate housing, and public and charter school architecture. In his role as Principal, Lee focuses on the firm’s marketing as well as staff development, mentoring and training.

Prior to joining Dietz, Lee worked at firms in Boston on public schools, retail buildings, and housing in both new construction and adaptive reuse.

Featured Projects:

• Millers River Apartments - Cambridge, MA
• Walkling Court - Medford, MA
• Wilmington Senior Center - Wilmington, MA

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA, CT, MD, MS, MI, NY, and OH
• LEED AP
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official

Education:

• Syracuse University, New York and Florence, Italy – Bachelor of Architecture

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member

Aditya Surendhra AIA

architect

Aditya joined Dietz & Company in 2020 and is responsible for assisting project managers throughout all phases of design. He is also responsible for the development of Revit software standards including the creation of libraries and templates.  Adi enjoys residential and historic building design.

Prior to joining Dietz, Adi interned for firms in India and the United States where he worked on housing and historic development projects as well as being responsible for developing Revit software standards.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA

Education:

• Syracuse University, New York; Florence, Italy; London, England  – Bachelor of Architecture

Andy Zhang

architectural staff

Andy joined Dietz & Company in 2020 and is responsible for working with project managers to develop schematic design and construction documents. He also assists with 3D modeling, and graphic design.  Andy specializes in residential building design and renovation and is currently pursuing his professional architecture license.

Prior to joining Dietz, Andy did construction coordination for an architecture firm in NYC, and residential design for a firm in Northampton, MA.

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Master of Architecture

Ashley Solomon

marketing manager

Ashley joined Dietz & Company in 2014. She is responsible for the overall marketing of the firm including responding to requests for qualifications and proposals, advertising, social media, and other aspects of our day-to-day marketing efforts.

Ashley is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Massachusetts. Prior to joining Dietz, she spent three years as the Marketing Coordinator for a large multi-division professional services company.

Education:

• St. John’s University – B.S. Advertising Communication

Memberships and Recognition:

• Society for Marketing Professional Services member

 Bethany Mauri

architectural staff

Bethany joined Dietz & Company in 2023 and her role in the firm includes working alongside Project Managers to develop and coordinate construction documents. She also collaborates with the project team throughout all phases of her projects.

Prior to joining Dietz, Bethany worked for architecture firms in Albany, NY and Connecticut and as a freelance Architectural Designer. She has primarily worked on projects in the K-12 education sector but also has experience with retail and residential projects.

Education:

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Building Science

Blake Salamon

business administrator

Blake joined Dietz & Company in 2022 and provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and architectural staff. He assists with the business’ daily operations and accounts payable and receivable.

Prior to joining Dietz, Blake worked in an administrative role in the medical field where he assisted with insurance, billing, and payroll.

Chen Yu

Architectural Associate

Chen Yu joined Dietz & Company in 2023. In her role, she assists project teams throughout all phases of design by drafting project documents and creating renderings and detailed 3D models of our projects.

Prior to joining Dietz, Chen Yu graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia and completed internships with architecture firms in Virginia and China. She also had the opportunity to conduct research on-site in Utqiagvik, Alaska regarding the reuse of waste heat. 

Education:

• University of Virginia – Master of Architecture 
• Zhengzhou University – Bachelor of Architecture

Dani Garber-Letitia AIA

Architect

Dani joined Dietz & Company in 2021 where she manages design projects from feasibility into design through construction and close out. Specializing in designs for housing and education clients, she is especially adept in detailed project management, communications, records management, and construction monitoring and oversight. As a Boston-based employee, Dani is able to provide a local presence for Dietz projects in and around the Greater Boston area.

Prior to joining Dietz, Dani worked at architecture and owner’s project management (OPM) firms in Boston on public and charter schools, affordable housing, and community based projects in both new construction and adaptive reuse.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official

Education:

• Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA & Berlin, Germany – Master of Architecture / B.S. Architecture

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member
• Boston Society of Architects Member

Jie Chen, AIA, LEED Green Assoc.

Architect

Jie joined Dietz & Company in 2017 and is responsible for working with project managers to develop schematic design and construction documents. She also works on site surveys, 3D modeling, and graphic design.  Jie specializes in hospitality, housing ,and educational projects.

Prior to joining Dietz, Jie worked as an intern for architecture firms in Amherst and Northampton, MA. She also spent time working as an architectural assistant in China.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA
• LEED Green Associate

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Master of Architecture

Memberships and Recognition:

• LEED Green Associate

Kyle Young AIA

senior Architect

Kyle joined Dietz & Company in 2014 upon graduation with his Master of Architecture degree. Since then, he has grown in his career with the firm and is now a Senior Architect. Kyle manages medium to large size construction projects, specializing in renovation and new construction for multi-family housing. He has experience in all phases of design and has completed several projects with historical requirements. Kyle also serves as the firm's AXP mentor, a role in which he encourages and guides other employees on their paths to architectural licensure. 

Prior to joining Dietz, Kyle completed both  Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees during which time he also worked for the Design and Construction Management Office at UMass and for a local construction firm.

Featured Projects:

• Berkshire Community College One Stop Student Success Center - Pittsfield, MA
• Library Commons - Holyoke, MA
• Sergeant House - Northampton, MA

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Master of Architecture / B.A. Architecture

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member

Laura Davis

Project Manager

Laura joined Dietz & Company in 2019 and specializes in commercial renovations and fit-outs. Her responsibilities in the office include coordinating with architects to complete schematic design and construction documents, as well as to assist with site and field surveys.

Laura earned her degree from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Prior to joining Dietz, Laura worked for a firm in Columbus, OH where she worked on various retail tenant improvement projects and restaurant projects nationwide.

Education:

• The Ohio State University – B.S. Interior Design

Liam Bernier

Architectural Staff

Liam joined Dietz & Company in 2019 as a part-time student intern and joined the company full-time upon graduation.  He is responsible for assisting project managers throughout all phases of design.

Prior to joining Dietz, Liam completed dual degrees in Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering. While completing his education, he interned for the MassDOT and a local engineering firm where he gained experience in construction observation and documentation.

Education:

• University of Hartford  – B.S. Architectural Engineering Technology / B.S. Civil Engineering

Lindsay Manning

architectural Associate

Lindsay joined Dietz & Company in 2022. In her role, she assists project teams throughout all phases of design by drafting project documents and creating renderings and detailed 3D models of our projects. Lindsay has specialized knowledge and interest in vernacular architecture typologies pertaining to architectural and urbanistic history.

Prior to joining Dietz, Lindsay completed her Bachelor of Architecture degree and her thesis that focused on the unseen elements of architecture like language, sound, and embodied energy.

Education:

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Bachelor of Architecture

Mark Hellen, AIA

Senior Architect

Mark joined Dietz & Company in 2011 as an Architectural Associate and has grown within the company where he is now a Senior Architect. He works on a variety of projects producing design and construction documents as well as managing the Construction Administration phase.

Prior to joining Dietz, Mark worked on various high-end residential projects, mixed use, and educational projects for an architectural firm in Boston.

Licenses/Registrations:

• Licensed in MA and CT

Education:

• Boston Architectural College – Master of Architecture
• New York University – Bachelor of Arts

Memberships and Recognition:

• AIA Member

Nancy O’Brien, NCIDQ

Senior Interior Designer

Nancy joined Dietz & Company in 2016 and is responsible for assisting project architects in providing architectural/interior design services from the preliminary stage of projects all the way to completion. Nancy specializes in design for educational, corporate, and healthcare facilities.

Prior to joining Dietz, Nancy worked in commercial architecture with a focus on interior design for a number of years at a Springfield, MA firm.

Licenses/Registrations:

• NCIDQ Certified

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design

Memberships and Recognition:

• American Society for Interior Designers
• Outstanding Design Recognition, 2015 American School and University Education Interiors Showcase (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center – East Longmeadow, MA)

Priscilla Ramos

architectural Staff

Priscilla joined Dietz & Company in 2023 and is responsible for assisting project teams throughout all phases of design. She specializes in programming and spatial relationships and is currently pursuing her professional architecture license.

Prior to joining Dietz, Priscilla spent a number of years working for firms in New York City in multiple market sectors on a variety of project types including single and multi-family housing, education, and transportation. Outside of architecture, Priscilla has experience with engineering, code consulting, and work with the National Park Service.

Education:

• Hampton University  – Master of Architecture

Shelby Parrish

Architectural Staff

Shelby joined Dietz & Company in 2018 and is responsible for assisting project teams from the study phase through construction documents. She works on a variety of projects including hospitality, multi-family housing, and larger scale renovations. She is currently pursuing her professional architecture license.

Prior to joining Dietz, Shelby worked for a small architecture firm in Texas, primarily on single family homes. Shelby completed her Master of Architecture and her Master of Historic Preservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her thesis focused on developing a cultural district through architecture by way of restoration to an existing historic building and a new community building in downtown Harlingen, Texas.

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Master of Architecture; Master of Historic Preservation

Soniha Nuzrat

architectural Associate

Soniha joined Dietz & Company in 2023 and is responsible for assisting project teams throughout all phases of design. She has a particular interest and specialization in community-based design. 

Prior to joining Dietz, Soniha completed her Master of Architecture degree including her thesis on evaluating cross-cultural courtyard housing for social wellbeing in Manhattan. She also worked on a variety of projects for architecture firms in Bangladesh. 

Education:

• Miami University  – Master of Architecture
• Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology - Bachelor of Architecture 

Awards and Recognition:

• 2023 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence