Quinn Evans, one of the nation’s leading practices in design, historic preservation, and sustainability, has announced the promotion of Rita LaChance to Principal.

Rita has continuously made an impact on Quinn Evans by implementing forward-thinking principles, and her promotion is recognition of how critical she is to our success” says Larry Barr, FAIA, Fitwel Amb., Principal, President and CEO of Quinn Evans.

As Chief Financial Officer and a member of the executive team, LaChance plays a vital role in Quinn Evans’ corporate administration, including financial planning and operations, resource management, performance reporting, infrastructure policies, and risk management. She has been an asset in the firm’s growth and regional expansion, including the development of acquisition strategies that bolster the firm’s breadth and strength in the marketplace.

Since 2002, LaChance’s tenure with Quinn Evans has helped the firm maintain its stature as one of the industry’s leading design firms, reflecting strong management and project controls. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Information Systems (1988) from Eastern Michigan University.