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Designer Selection Board
Board Information
Policy Area
Administration and FinancePurpose
To exercise jurisdiction over the selection of all designers, programmers, and construction managers performing design services in connection with any building project for all public agenciesSeat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 2 [8 members shall be appointed by the governor, 3 of whom shall be registered architects, 3 of whom shall be registered engineers, and two of whom shall be representatives of the public who are not architect designers, engineers or construction contractors. 3 additional members appointed as follows: one registered architect by Mass. State Association of Architects, one registered engineer by the government affairs council of design professional and one general contractor by the associated general contractor]Meeting Information
Wednesday Bi-Weekly, One Ashburton Place, 15th Floor 8:30-1 pmCompensation
ExpensesLegal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Martha Blakey Smith | Architect 2 | Governor | May 23, 2023 |
| Mr. Mark Boyle | Public 1 | Governor | May 13, 2026 |
| Mr. David Capaldo | General Contractor - Assoc. Gen. Contractors of MA | Ex Officio | September 15, 2025 |
| David A. Chappell | Engineer 2 | Governor | September 22, 2022 |
| Arthur Choo | Architect 1 | Governor | December 12, 2024 |
| Samson Liao | Engineer 1 | Governor | December 12, 2024 |
| Severino Luna | Engineer (Engineering Center Rep) | Ex Officio | August 4, 2024 |
| Mr. Khalil Mogassabi | Architect 3 | Governor | May 23, 2025 |
| Maureen Sakakeeny | Engineer 3 (Chair) | Governor | September 22, 2024 |
| Elise Woodward | State Assoc. of Architects | Ex Officio | July 2, 2023 |
| - | Public 2 | Governor | May 10, 2022 |