Principal Architect David Ferguson appointed as CEO, Principal Engineer Robert Doeffinger remains Chairman of the Board, other promotions named Washington, D.C. – Signal Hill Equity Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Krason, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, ALEP, as President and Managing Partner of its Architecture and Engineering Services platform. In this role, Krason will provide strategic leadership across Signal Hill’s growing portfolio in the design and engineering sector whi

ZMM’s Director of Interior Design Carly Chapman, ALEP, is among the outstanding women being honored as a 2025 Wonder Woman by WV Living Magazine. The following is an excerpt from the Fall 2025 edition. Congratulations, Carly! Inspired by her father and grandfather, both ministers who built churches on mission trips, Carly Chapman always felt called to build things. Now, as the director of interior design at ZMM Architects & Engineers, she’s mapping out spaces that work for West Virgi

ZMM Architects and Engineers is proud to be a longtime supporter of the WV Symphony Orchestra and to be honored at this year’s gala alongside Mrs. Sallie F. McClaugherty. “ZMM is honored to be recognized by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, an organization that has inspired and enriched our community for generations,” said Adam Krason, ZMM CEO, Principal, and Architect. “Supporting the arts, including WVSO, has always been an important part of who we are as a firm, and we’re pr

ZMM Architects and Engineers’ Director of Interior Design Carly Chapman recently received the Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation, a mark of excellence developed to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a competent educational facility planner. The ALEP credential was designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of e

The Charleston Area Alliance has announced the appointment of Ellen Cappellanti, Member and former Managing Member at Jackson Kelly PLLC, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Cappellanti brings a wealth of leadership experience and a steadfast commitment to regional economic growth. This transition marks the conclusion of a highly impactful tenure by outgoing Chair Adam Krason, CEO and Principal Architect at ZMM Architects and Engineers, who has led the Alliance through two pivotal years

Architect and Project Manager Rodney Pauley and Chief Marketing Officer Jen Wood from ZMM Architects and Engineers shared updates on the WV Consolidated Labs project at a meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Health during interims for the WV State Legislature on June 24, 2025. Information from that presentation was shared in the following WV News article. Additional coverage and photos are provided in the links below the article. Lawmakers updated as site work begins for Wes

ZMM Architects and Engineers CEO and Principal Architect Adam Krason, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP joined Dave Allen on 580 Live! on WCHS 580 AM on June 16, 2025 to talk about the Zweig Hot Firm ranking that ZMM recently received. Check out the full story to learn more about ZMM being ranked #26 among the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the United States and Canada. Listen to the interview below.

Dave shared during his acceptance speech, “it’s always great to be honored for something that you love to do.” And, he gave all ZMMers a shout out. “I would like to thank all my coworkers. This job is not easy and it’s a team effort. I couldn’t do this without any of them.” Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition, Dave! Read the story about the award. The full story about Dave as an awardee is reprinted from WV Executive Magazine below. David Ferguson –

ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) is proud to announce it has been named to the 2025 Hot Firm List by Zweig Group, ranking #26 among the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the United States and Canada. “Being named to this prestigious list speaks to the dedication and hard work of the ZMM team,” shared Adam Krason, CEO, Principal and Architect. “The growth that we have seen throughout the history of our firm is a testament to the opportunities p

ZMM Architects and Engineers CEO and Principal Architect Adam Krason, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP and West Division of Natural Resources Acting Park Chief Dillard Price joined Talk of the Town show host Mike Nolting of MetroNews – WJAR Morgantown on May 8, 2025 to talk about the Stargazing Cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest and the two AIA WV Honor Awards that the project recently received. This project was a collaboration with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., West Division of Natur