FORTUNATO ARCHITECTURE - Key Persons


Chris Nelson

Job Titles:
  • ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
  • Designer With a Bachelor of Architecture
Chris is an architectural designer with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has a background in multiple digital modeling and photo editing software.

DAN FORTUNATO JR

Job Titles:
  • PRINCIPAL
  • CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Fortunato received his Bachelor of Architecture at Drexel University, and his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design at Ohio State University. He is a member American Institute of Architects and is licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Fortunato has extensive field experience and develops construction documents following a holistic approach that not only keeps his clients goals at the forefront, but also takes into account coordination with contractors and building officials, ensuring the completion of a successful project. Dan Jr. has spent his entire life around the construction industry. Prior to Fortunato Architecture he worked for Tishman Construction in New York, NY for almost seven years where he started as an intern and worked his way to a project manager. While there, he was part of rebuilding the World Trade Center Site working on the One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) project. He also worked on the 390 Madison project, as well as the pre-con for the ARE North Tower project. Fortunato Architecture offers Construction Administration services as it is a crucial role in larger commercial and residential projects during the Construction phase. Dan Jr. is also the CO-Owner of FCF Construction, the build side of Fortunato Architecture. FCF offers General Contracting, Construction Management and Owner's Rep. services. Dan Sr. and Jr. work together on projects to provide unparalleled design-build service. From blueprint to real life you have the comfort of knowing they are involved.

JAMES PEARSON

Job Titles:
  • ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
James began his journey into Architecture in high school and recently graduated from Marywood University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Architecture. In between college semesters, James worked in the construction field and was able to strengthen his knowledge in building technologies. No matter the season, James can be found enjoying various outdoor activities with his friends and family.

JORGE RAMIREZ

Job Titles:
  • ARCHITECT
Jorge has over 18 years experience in design and construction documentation of residential, commercial, science & technology and healthcare buildings. His attention to detail provides unique solutions to complex architectural challenges using BIM, 3D modeling and digital photography as well as hand sketching and scaled models. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Jorge moved to the United States in 1995. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology and is licensed in the State of New Jersey.

Tawanda McCrae

Job Titles:
  • Designer

TAWANDA MCRAE

Job Titles:
  • DESIGNER
Tawanda McCrae is an architectural designer with a strong background in 3D digital modeling. Tawanda is a former US Army solider and served overseas in Iraq. She is the president and founder of The Red Queen Foundation which is a charitable organization started to provide products and services to homeless girls, women and families in the Mercer County NJ area. She also volunteers at the Easel Animal Rescue League.