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GLASTONBURY, CT, March 12, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Architecture and design firm The S\/L\/A\/M Collaborative (SLAM) has announced key leadership appointments effective March 1, 2026 as part of its succession plan.<\/p>\n

Greg Coles, AIA has been appointed to Board Chair, focused on strategic planning and firm governance.\u00a0 Kevin Herrick, AIA has been appointed as President and Managing Principal of Markets and will oversee the firm\u2019s business strategy and day-to-day management for the Firm Core Team.<\/p>\n

In addition to Herrick, SLAM\u2019s Firm Core Team will be comprised of Principal Steve Doherty, AIA, Chief Operating Officer, Dan Kantor, Chief Financial Officer, Rick Herzer, AIA Managing Principal Design, and Amy Samuelson, AIA Chief Talent Officer.<\/p>\n

Former Board Chair Terri Finucane, IIDA transitions to Principal Emeritus and will continue to lead projects for key clients.<\/p>\n

\u201cCollaborative leadership is an important part of SLAM\u2019s evolution, business strategy, and legacy.\u201d Coles remarked. \u201cWith this team, I know we will deliver deep expertise, an immersive process, and powerful ideas that advance our client\u2019s missions.\u201d<\/p>\n

These appointments reinforce SLAM\u2019s commitment to delivering impactful design solutions for a wide portfolio of clients with a collaborative approach. As the team evolves, SLAM is not just prepared for the future, but actively building it, scaling its national presence and achieving new levels of design innovation.<\/p>\n

About SLAM<\/strong>
\nSLAM (The S\/L\/A\/M Collaborative) is a national multi-disciplinary design firm offering architecture, planning, interior design, landscape architecture, site planning, structural and civil engineering, pre-construction, with construction services offered throughout the New England region. Our market focus is on education, healthcare, corporate, science and technology, justice, and sports sectors. Our infinite drive to unlock and solve complex design problems renders creativity in design to enrich lives. SLAM has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Glastonbury, Iowa City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Providence. Learn more about SLAM at\u00a0www.slamcoll.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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