William F. Collins, AIA Architects, LLP

MEET OUR TEAM

As a highly adaptive niche firm, we take a lean, disciplined approach to growth, pursuing only those individuals with the talent and skills needed to add value to the firm, while developing in-house leadership for tomorrow.

WFC LEADERSHIP

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Steven R. SARANIERO, AIA, LEED AP

Co-managing Partner

Steven enjoys the rich diversity of ideas and innovation that a collaboration of leadership can bring. He is committed to delivering unmatched performance, top notch talent, visionary solutions and memorable experiences to all our clients. Withover twenty five years of practice in Design, Planning and Development his desire to create continues to have a meaningful impact on a vast array of projects small and large, transforming space while forging lasting relationships.
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Neil A. MacDONALD, AIA, LEED AP

Co-managing Partner

Neil and Steve’s vision for the firm traces its beginning to their days studying architecture together in college. As Co-managing partner, Neil has helped to mentor a growing team of dedicated professionals and cultivate the firm’s widely regarded commitment to excellence. His fundamental approach to architecture is quite simple: listen to your client… truly understand their needs, then couple this insight with technical expertise and a deep understanding of design to create a dynamic solution that works.
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Eldon W. SMITH, AIA

Partner

Elevated to a Partner in 2014, Eldon has provided our clients with over twentyyears of experience on a diverse range of projects.  He thrives when he is actively engaged, his  hands on approach provides each of our clients with well thought, comprehensive solutions to meet their challenging goals. Eldon believes that a successful project is built on positive leadership, strong teamwork, and communication. Outside the office, Eldon is a sportsman of all seasons and shares the love for the outdoors with his wife and two children.
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Robert F. HEYMACH, AIA

Partner

Recently named partner, Robert has over twenty five years of architecture and engineering experience in buildings ranging from restaurants and fire departments, to mission critical data centers and high rise office buildings. His exceptional combination of skills; technical, visual, and project management… talents refined during his 20 years at WFC… make him ideally suited to plan the most advanced, or highly critical projects. So when clients come to us seeking answers to complex building problems, we have the ability to bring in problem solvers like Rob.

William F. COLLINS, AIA

FOUNDER / Partner Emeritus

Since founding WFC in 1986, Bill’s leadership and hands on approach has forged a culture at WFC in which total commitment and sustained client relationships form the very foundation of the practice. Over the ensuing 30 years, these same core philosophies have been the driving force behind the firm’s tremendous growth and becoming one of Long Island’s most successful architectural firms.

Thomas R. TURKEL, AIA

Partner Emeritus

One of Tom’s greatest assets is leveraging some 40+ years of talent, experience and wisdom to assist WFC in the development of the next generation of Architects and Designers. His style of teaching through life experience, while leading by example has had a direct impact on quality of the firm’s professionals and the services they provide. Tom continues to provide a valued presence in our ongoing operations through special projects and assignments.

If you weren’t an optimist, it would be impossible to be an architect.

-Norman Foster

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Gary S. SHUMWAY

Director of Planning

Gary’s past experience includes twenty five years with a major telecommunications company, managing a diverse facility space portfolio of over 100 buildings, comprising millions of square feet and dozens of mission critical and head end facilities. His tenure as Director of Planning at WFC has benefitted from that experience and was a natural transition given from his former role and his vast planning talent. Gary is widely recognized throughout the industry as the foremost resource for historical, technological, infrastructure knowledge and he continues use those tools to support our clients in the technical development of various Mission Critical, Network and office facilities.
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Christopher M. CRANS, AIA, NCARB

Associate

As WFC’s Associate, Chris offers diverse experience in an array of retail, corporate, and commercial projects. His expertise in planning and the sophistication in his designs have proven to be  a great asset to his clients. He is highly developed in his project management and technical skills, qualities thatkeep his projects on schedule, and on budget. Chris enjoys leading a diverse group of professionals and co-workers, demonstrating by example the products of his own diligence and high standards.

WFC TEAM

Mark Advocat, AIA
Sr. Project Architect

Mark has been an integral member of WFC since joining the firm in 2000. His fundamental approach as one of the firm’s Senior Project Architects and Managers has been to effectively study and analyze the client’s needs and translate that understanding into a successfully executed personalized project. He is always seeking new implementation strategies, believing it is important to enhance each project.

William S. Brady, AIA, LEED AP
Sr. Project Architect

Bill is one of WFC’s Senior Project Manager’s and is the primary point of contact for several of the firm’s key clientele. The dedication and demand for excellence that he brings to WFC stems from his past military service in the United States Marine Corps. Since joining WFC in 2000, Bill has been instrumental in the design and execution of some of the firm’s most noteworthy and challenging projects.

William T. Baker
Residential Designer

William T. Baker is the Founder and Principal of one of the foremost residential architecture firms in the United States today. He has achieved an international reputation for high-design combined with a keen sensitivity for plans that live well. William T. Baker enjoys a reputation for the impeccable design of private residences, commercial projects, and historic renovations. His work spans the world and has been featured extensively in print and broadcast media. He writes and lectures on a variety of subjects including architectural design, theory, and the history of architecture.

Joseph W. Pignataro, AIA, LEED AP
Sr. Project Architect

One of Joe’s strongest assets is his ability to put people at ease by being a straight shooter, without pretense and being able to interact with all types of people and personalities. Clients appreciate this trait, knowing the difficulties and complexities of having to manage the multitude of individuals necessary to carry out a project from the initial design phase to the final construction stage.

Michael J. Lewis, LEED GA
Sr. Project Manager

As an experienced Senior Project Manager, Michael embodies the leadership within WFC in many ways. Through hard work, determination and a solid work ethic, he has earned the respect of several key clients. During his more than 15 years with the firm he has managed a wide array of project types, and has been the lead Area Design Manager for projects throughout the New York Metro Area.

Marjorie M. Lindsay
Project Manager

Anthony L. Ferraro
Project Manager

Thomas Maher, Assoc. AIA
Project Manager

Glen V. DeMarino
Project Manager

Christopher Kmieciak

Gregory M. Chamberlin

Maria D. Caravella

Phillip C. Giordano

Alexandra K. MacDonald, IIDA

Brandon C. Drury

Noelle R. Gelesko

John P. Kelly

Gloria I. Baca, AIA LEED AP

Isabella Mancini

Katherine V. Trujillo

Rebecca J. Trontz

Terry Merrifield

Jim O’Boyle, PE

John Falzone

Nicholas J. DeFelice, PE

Brooke Muller

WFC ADMINISTRATION

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Joanne Touch

Lynanne Huertas

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