FK Architecture Expands, Hires Project Manager Eli Garbero and Accounting Manager Jessica Romeo
FK Architecture is pleased to welcome Project Manager Eliane Florez Sanzone Garbero and Accounting Manager Jessica Romeo. The professionals will report to Managing Principal and Owner, Gary Badge, and Business Manager Karen Durrance.
“As our firm continues to expand, we are thrilled to welcome Eli and Jessica to our team and look forward to their many contributions to our clients,” said Badge. “Their expertise and fresh perspectives will undoubtedly enhance our design innovations and elevate the experiences we deliver to our clients.”
Garbero has more than 15 years of construction and architectural experience in the United States and Brazil. She studied at the Universidade Santa Cecília in São Paulo, Lawrence Technological University, and earned a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida. Her earlier experience includes positions as a project coordinator and project designer. Garbero is fluent in Portuguese.
“It’s an honor to join FK Architecture, a firm renowned for its work in affordable housing, senior housing, hospitality and multifamily design,” said Garbero. “I look forward to many successful collaborations with our team and clients on local and national projects.”
Romeo joins the firm with nearly two decades of relevant experience as a financial controller for a top city planning company as well as senior accountant at a full-service Florida law firm. Romeo graduated from the University of Central Florida with an accounting degree and is highly versed in accounting best practices and the full breadth of the accounting cycle.
“Thank you to Karen and the entire team at FK Architecture for this warm welcome,” said Romeo. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to join FK and am dedicated to contributing to our continued success and growth.”
“Jessica brings expertise to take us to the next level in project accounting management. She will enhance our use of tools and systems to ensure we work effectively and intelligently,” said Business Manager Karen Durrance.