People

At ENV, we’ve built a talented team with a reputation for designing solutions that work in the real world.

We know that the best projects are collaborative, and we make a point to listen, ask tough questions, and share insights along the way. Clients trust our principal-led teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and as promised.

Mark Giessen
Associate Principal | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Mark holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology and offers more than 13 years of experience. At ENV, Mark is responsible for project management, client contact, design, document coordination and construction administration.

He has been involved in a variety of projects in the academic, hospitality, retail, residential and municipal sectors. Mark is instrumental in the company’s sustainability efforts, having led the project teams for numerous LEED projects including NY Foundling- Mott Haven Charter School and the Delaware Travel Plaza.


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Maryana Sverdlova
Controller | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Maryana has over 30 years of Accounting and Financial Management experience. She holds degrees in Economics and Accounting from Odessa’s University of National Economy in Ukraine. Maryana has been working in the A/I/E industry since 1997 and is responsible for all financial and human resources activities.


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Michael Mase
Associate Principal | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Michael has over 25 years of experience managing many large commercial interiors projects for major clients including AT&T, Bank of New York, Related Properties Corporation and the New York Power Authority.

Michael has extensive knowledge of the Building Codes for the tri-state area along with all accessibility requirements including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Fair Housing Act and ICC/ANSI. Michael has done Third Party Building Code/Life Safety and Accessibility Compliance reviews for many major residential developers including AvalonBay Communities, Inc., Eakin/Youngentob Associates and Marriott.


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Nicole Meza
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Nicole graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) with a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master’s (MS) in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering & Management, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a Concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Nicole has been part of the ENV Architectural Team since 2022. As part of the team, she has worked on multiple projects within the residential, commercial, and academic field.

Nicole’s ambition is to expand her knowledge within the Construction & Design Field.

She plans to pursue her Architectural License within NYC and NJ, allowing her to expand her horizons.

Design, Art, and Knowledge are a strong driving force for her.


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Patrick Quinn
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. At NJIT, he was a shot put thrower on the track and field team and President of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.

Joining ENV in 2021, Patrick has a wealth of experience in multi-family residential, higher education, hospitality, and commercial sectors. His role spans client interaction, design, document coordination, and construction administration, showcasing his versatility and commitment to project success.

Outside the studio, Patrick is a passionate homebrewer and avid skier, adding a touch of creativity and adventure to his life.


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Paul Suwada
Project Coordinator/Administrator | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Paul Suwada is a project coordinator in charge of administrating and keeping track of all projects old and new. He received his Bachelors in Business Management and Administration from Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University.

Born in Queens and raised in Brooklyn, Paul found himself exposed to various cultures throughout life, and a desire to fit in amidst their differences. Quickly becoming an adept in the fields of psychology and philosophy, Paul took his passions and sought a career that allowed him to practice his humanities.

In his spare time, Paul’s competitive and creative spirits take over as he dabbles in the arts, sports, video games and the written word. He enjoys spending his time with friends or strangers so long as they challenge his ways of thinking, or spark intellectual dialogue. He believes “Life is growth, and stagnation death”, and as such our thirst should never end.


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Riddhi Chavda
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Riddhi received her Master’s degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2016, with a focus in Sustainable Architecture. She joined team ENV in 2017 as an Architectural Designer.  She has previously worked in India before moving to US.

Working in two different parts of the world, with different type of architectural practices, gives her a multicultural exposure towards design.  She further plans to become a LEED certified Architect.


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Ryan Wikfors
Architectural Designer | Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Ryan holds got his Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, in December 2020, where he had been one of the students able to study abroad in Italy to replicate the Monte dei Paschi International competition for the design of Piazza Matteotti. Ryan was an executive board member of his fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa, where he led the group through several philanthropic events raising thousands of dollars for charity, while simultaneously being a Student Senate representative of the Architecture major within NJIT.

In the few short years following his graduation, Ryan had achieved LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification for the use and support of green building program, as well as expanded his knowledge of real estate and financial management through real estate licensure. Ryan is currently pursuing and is fully committed to becoming a licensed architect, for the states of New York & New Jersey.


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