Engineering experts

Bo, Studio Director of the Communications group, is responsible for managing large, complex projects and is the leader of a group of telecommunications design specialists. He is known for his team mentorship and responsiveness to clients throughout a project’s lifespan. In the coming years, Bo looks forward to continuing to expand Newcomb & Boyd’s presence in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets. He is skilled in the design of physical networks, convergence of numerous technologies over networks, and assessment, procurement, negotiation, and provisioning of networking and special technologies.

Sustainable Studio Director, Brendan, prioritizes building positive client relationships by listening to clients to understand their needs and key drivers, educating them on the latest innovations, and providing quality deliverables they can trust. He has assisted in the green certification of 35 projects including those who have achieved and are pursuing LEED Platinum, Living Building Challenge, and net zero energy projects. His consulting philosophy revolves around the question: “Am I positioning the client to make the best decisions possible to achieve their goals?” In his spare time Brendan enjoys hiking.

Collaboration, along with fostering the development of others, is central to Brett’s design philosophy. As HVAC Studio Director, he believes these actions drive quality, efficiency, and growth. Brett encourages his team members to bounce ideas off colleagues and solve problems together. Similarly, Brett is thrilled to see the construction industry move towards a more collaborative effort where relationships develop amongst all design and construction team members, facilitating a process that optimizes system selection and design. Brett enjoys music and he plays piano, bass guitar, drums, French horn and trumpet.

Audio-Visual Studio Director, Britton Gates, is passionate about guiding our clients through every step of the project process to ensure we meet the Owner’s goals. His key focus areas are user experience, smart building integrations, and unifying virtual collaboration environments with physical space. He has a truly holistic view of building technology and looks for integrations and efficiencies between trades to create technology that flows seamlessly together for both end users and technology managers. Audio-visual technologies evolve rapidly, so Britton stays on top of trends through involvement in industry demos, events, and tradeshows to fully capture an auditory or visual experience. In his free time, Britton enjoys playing golf.

In her role as the Director of Marketing, Courtney Costanzo spearheads a dynamic team of Marketing Coordinators, working in close collaboration with Principals and Project Managers to meticulously oversee the caliber and punctuality of our deliverables. Courtney excels in the realms of proposal development, website management, crafting compelling marketing collateral, and adeptly handling database administration. She holds a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) credential from the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Outside the workplace, Courtney finds joy in hiking and camping adventures with her family.

Curt, an Electrical Engineer, provides project direction and mentorship for his team, and has expertise is in power distribution. He is recognized for making well-informed decisions to achieve the client’s objectives and ensures effective communication through well-crafted design documents. Curt is a “maker” at heart and loves creating or fixing tangible and useful items, especially if they are helpful to others.

Danna is a valuable resource for clients seeking sustainable, healthy, high-performing buildings. As a Sustainability Studio Director, she will focus on streamlining integration with internal disciplines and furthering Newcomb & Boyd’s culture of conservation and sustainability. Our sustainability consultants are fully integrated design team members who educate our engineers on the latest developments related to sustainability in the built environment. Danna is enthusiastic about utilizing real-world data and a forward-thinking mindset to bring a holistic view to our clients’ projects.

The Newcomb & Boyd Security Team is known for completing large, complex projects, such as federal courthouses and correctional facilities, on time and within budget. David’s focus in his role as Security Studio Director is to utilize his attention to detail to improve the quality and efficiency of the team’s process by enhancing Quality Control efforts and refining the master documents and tools.

Jason is an Electrical Engineer and the Director of the Charleston office. While his focus has been primarily on military projects, he has successfully overseen numerous ventures in higher education, government facilities, and healthcare. The collaborative spirit in the office fuels Jason’s optimism, and he aims for success through leveraging the capabilities of his dedicated teammates. In addition to his leadership role, Jason serves as an engineer in the United States Naval Reserve, holding the rank of Commander.

Juli, a Mechanical Engineer, demonstrates her passion for design and problem-solving through her love for buildings. With expertise in healthcare buildings, Juli’s engineering philosophy centers on future-oriented thinking and staying abreast of industry innovations. She emphasizes effective communication, understanding client goals, and fostering open dialogue. With a focus on serving the greater good, she guides individuals toward happiness and success. Beyond work, Juli is a pianist, self-taught church organist, and choir contributor. Her proudest achievement is her family.

Justin is at the forefront of commissioning services. While Justin doesn’t limit himself to a specific specialty, he has extensive experience in commissioning pharmacies, which can be applied to various other types of spaces. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, LEED Accredited, and a CETA Certified Professional for Sterile Compounding Facilities.

With a strategic way of thinking and an unshakable faith that everyone is connected, Lynda fits right into the role of Business Development Director. The Business Development team focuses on building relationships, making connections, and telling the stories of some of our projects that positively impact society — like the highly sustainable, patient-centric Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. She is excited about the opportunities in engineering regenerative, intelligent, and healthy buildings. Lynda believes the commitment to decarbonization in the private and public sectors has put us in a profound shift in the industry, and she is excited about the opportunity to help guide our clients on that path regardless of their timeframe.

Matt’s role as a Principal and Electrical Engineer keeps him on his toes. He enjoys the challenge of maintaining a proactive mindset, keeping ahead of issues before they arise. Having joined the firm as a co-op, he brings a sense of reliability, dependability, and competence to every project, along with a friendly demeanor. His overarching goal is to have our clients walk away thinking they just had the best engineering experience of their career.

Electrical Studio Director, Matt, believes the key to building positive client relationships is staying available and responsive throughout the course of his projects. He approaches his work with the philosophy that consistency and learning to slow down allows for the best result. This, coupled with his ability to remain calm and look at things from multiple perspectives, drives him toward success. His propensity for logical thinking and his desire to build, make, and understand everything led him to pursue a career in engineering.

Max is a strategist and consultant on our Intelligent Buildings team. He keeps his finger on the pulse of technology in the built environment, allowing him to specialize in holistic, high-level planning and the IT/OT infrastructure layer. As someone who thrives on innovation, Max’s goal is to not only monitor, vet, and champion new market trends and technologies, but also enable and promote a culture of innovation among our peers to move the industry forward.

Michael specializes in building system technology, operational processes, and people. He is a technology generalist with a high aptitude for assimilating new technologies with old ones, creating innovative ways for people to benefit from their use. He views our intellectual property as the means to consistently deliver successful projects, as well as the opportunity to form long-term client relationships based on trust and integrity.

Moses is the Director of Design Technology at Newcomb & Boyd with expertise in BIM and the overall digital delivery and production of the industry. He specializes in BIM management, automation, and digital transformation. He has successfully implemented BIM adoption and digital transition programs for a number of AEC firms, including creating best-in-class training programs from scratch for Revit and BIM onboarding processes.

An expert in the design of efficient, user-friendly, safe airports, Aviation Director, Steve Hayne knows that the aviation industry is ever-changing and is at the forefront of technology. Steve is particularly excited about a new process in use on the Concourse D Widening project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where finished modules are built off-site before installation, resulting in minimal delay and impact on the airport operations. With the ability to see things in three dimensions and to fully understand all the implications of a design, Steve is skilled in planning for impacts on existing facility operations, project schedule, and most importantly, project cost.

Commissioning Studio Director, Steve, is an expert in optimizing building operations. His work involves commissioning, retrocommissioning, and operations and training activities for educational, research, cultural, healthcare, and workplace projects. Steve has been responsible for more than 180 projects. Widely published and a sought-after speaker, he often teaches certification seminars for commissioning and retrocommissioning professionals. Whether a complex facility on a healthcare campus, in academia or private industry, or on a military base, Steve has expertise in making buildings perform at their best.

In his role as Electrical Technical Director, Vince aims to create a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability through innovation, teamwork, and technical proficiency. Vince believes engineers must stay up to date with the latest technological advancements, industry trends, and design methodologies. He has found that it is crucial to read industry publications, attend webinars and seminars from professional organizations, and network with vendors, manufacturers, and industry peers. Through training programs, mentorship, and quality assurance efforts, Vince aligns technical excellence with strategic objectives to assist our project teams in delivering exceptional results.

Growing up, Walker was exposed to the world of engineering for the built environment by his father, who was a mechanical engineer. Walker is drawn to solving complex problems and sees each challenge as an opportunity to prove himself and deliver. Above all, Walker values client satisfaction and strives to make working with him an enjoyable experience. He credits having an agreeable and helpful demeanor to developing strong relationships with his project teams. In his role as Principal and Studio Director, Walker is excited to mentor new team leaders at Newcomb & Boyd. One of the best pieces of advice he has received is to never stop learning. He stays updated with the industry’s latest news and innovations by working with clients to develop innovative designs for unique project requirements, as well as speaking at conferences. Walker’s proudest accomplishment is being a father to his three children, and at the top of his bucket list, he hopes to catch a game at every Major League Baseball stadium.

Walter has over 30 years of Plumbing Design and Project Management experience for commercial and institutional projects. His experience includes more than 250 projects for new and renovated facilities. Walter has great expertise in the complexities of plumbing design for campuses, including those for higher education, workplace, healthcare, aviation and governmental clients.

Will’s knowledgebase includes specialization in CEP design and upgrades. He believes we are experiencing a pivotal time in the HVAC industry and is excited about decarbonization and the paradigm shift it brings for technology in our design approach. Will jokes that, as a third-generation engineer, he inherited his career, but in reality, he feels fortunate to find a profession that aligns with his skills. He understands that our business is service, and our value is in our people.