FCA Announces 2026 Leadership Promotions

Architecture firm recognizes team members for design excellence and multidisciplinary expertise.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:14pm

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FCA, a full-service architecture, planning and design firm, announced a series of promotions recognizing team members who exemplify multidisciplinary expertise, design excellence, and leadership across the firm. The promotions highlight FCA's commitment to reinvesting in talent to create environments that positively impact people.

Why it matters

These promotions demonstrate FCA's focus on developing its internal talent and promoting a culture of design excellence and collaborative leadership. As the architecture industry continues to evolve, firms that invest in their people and empower them to take on greater responsibilities will be well-positioned for long-term success.

The details

The individuals promoted to Senior Associate are Bryan Moore, AIA, NCARB, who believes in the power of design to create solutions like reducing waste and strengthening communities, and Lisa Charleson, who manages marketing, brand standards, social media, PR, and internal initiatives focused on mentorship and professional development. The individuals promoted to Associate are Melissa Milano, NCIDQ, a versatile designer with a passion for creating impactful environments, Lindsay Connelly, AIA, NCARB, an experienced lab planner and project architect, and Jensine Antony, an IT professional supporting firmwide operations.

  • FCA announced the promotions on April 6, 2026.

The players

FCA

A full-service architecture, planning and design firm.

Aran McCarthy

The President of FCA.

Bryan Moore

A Senior Associate at FCA who believes in the power of design to create solutions like reducing waste and strengthening communities.

Lisa Charleson

A Senior Associate at FCA who manages marketing, brand standards, social media, PR, and internal initiatives focused on mentorship and professional development.

Melissa Milano

An Associate at FCA who is a versatile designer with a passion for creating impactful environments.

Lindsay Connelly

An Associate at FCA who is an experienced lab planner and project architect.

Jensine Antony

An Associate at FCA who is an IT professional supporting firmwide operations.

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What they’re saying

“These promotions demonstrate the depth of talent across our firm, and the unique ways that our team members contribute to FCA's growth.”

— Aran McCarthy, President, FCA

The takeaway

FCA's investment in its people through these promotions highlights the firm's commitment to cultivating a culture of design excellence, collaborative leadership, and multidisciplinary expertise. This approach positions FCA well to continue creating impactful environments that positively affect the people who use them.