Five years after arriving in Boston, John Kelly started Fusion. He began his network connections by inviting many of the movers and shakers to join him at the neighborhood bar and told them the first two drinks would be on him.
From those nights through today, John has forced strong friendships and business relationships in the Boston real estate market. When Fusion was launched, those first relationships were the ones who helped jump start this phenomenal company. The rest is history. Here are the faces (or should we say the forces) that breathe life into Fusion every day ensuring timeless quality, and turn-key delivery of projects.
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Meet Our Team

John Kelly
President & Founder
John is the founder and President of Fusion Design Consultants, Inc. Having worked for major Architectural companies around the globe, John has been exposed to and worked on a wide variety of Architectural and Interior Design projects. Some of the most notable examples include the 2000 Olympic Games accommodation buildings in Sydney Australia, Specialty Cigar Bars and Retail Outlets in Singapore, Health and Fitness Clubs in Europe and High-end Corporate Headquarters in the USA. John’s extensive world travel has been paramount in molding the person he is today. John’s appetite for design and maintaining business relationships are major drivers for his day to day influences in the office. John graduated from Hull School of Architecture in the UK.
John is married to Christy and is the proud father of Sadie, Lacie and Jemma. He enjoys the balance of personal and professional life and takes as much opportunity to travel as possible. John is also involved with many philanthropic initiatives and is an active board member of The Artist Building at 300 Summer Street, Boston, MA.
Most likely to: play golf in the rain, sleet or snow
Never seen without: great shoes
Favorite designer: Zaha Hadid

Jennifer Peters
Principal
A graduate from Syracuse University with over 20 years of professional experience, Jennifer successfully manages all aspects of small and large projects from concept to completion. She has proven to be a reliable contact for Boston building owners, real estate brokers and major corporations. Jennifer has built a solid reputation for responsiveness and attention to detail.
She frequently provides styling and etiquette advice to the Fusion team. In her downtime, she enjoys traveling and family time with her husband, daughter and their golden retriever.
Most likely to: multi-task while multi-tasking multiple tasks
Never seen without: fashionable accessories
Favorite designer: too many to list!

Michael Knauff
Principal
AIA, LEED AP
Michael has over 16 years experience serving both corporate and retail clients. A graduate of Cornell University, he oversees a variety of projects, including building analysis, building renovation & repositioning and tenant office design. Notable past clients include several Fortune 500 companies in both California and Greater Boston with services ranging from programming, space planning/corporate re-stack, and interior architecture. Michael has worked closely with both suburban and downtown landlords on a wide variety of projects ranging from tenant improvement, infrastructure upgrades, extensive lobby and common area renovations and exterior improvements. He is skilled at overseeing challenging project goals while staying on budget and executing sophisticated design.
Michael looks forward to summer, and spending weekends in Maine with his wife, daughter and their dog – or planning their next school vacation trip to some exciting European locale.
Most likely to: run a marathon (without telling anyone).
Never seen without: his gourmet lunches.
Favorite designer: Renzo Piano
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Seong-Il Ahn
Principal
His focus and drive throughout a project demand that every project be lead from design documentation to successful construction completion. Seong received a Bachelor of Architecture from Hongik University from Korea and a Master of Architecture degree from Rhode Island School of Design.
Most likely to: Take a brief walk between meetings
Never seen without: A strong work ethic
Favorite architect: So many to list but Louis Kahn's buildings are speechless

Ken Dixon
COO & CFO
Ken Dixon has over two decades of successful operations leadership experience. He has helped build and run numerous businesses – both as a full-time and as a fractional COO. Ken has led the scaling-up of operations and the management of performance and resource utilization to develop profitable and sustainably successful small and mid-sized creative services companies. As the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Integrator & COO at Fusion, Ken focuses on implementing EOS to optimize and integrate Fusion’s planning, performance, and results.
Ken received his BA from Boston College in Communications & Political Science. He also attended leadership and executive development programs at Harvard University’s Executive Development Center; Babson College’s Executive Education Conference Center, Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, and Boston University’s Corporate Education Center.
Most likely to: Ask "why?"
Never seen without: A funny response to (almost) anything
Favorite architect: We'll find out...

Rachel Goldenthal
Project Management Director
Rachel received a BFA in Interior Design from the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University. Prior to joining Fusion as a Project Designer, she worked for a national commercial office furniture company creating designs for a wide range of clients including corporate offices, healthcare and government projects.
She lives in downtown Boston and in her free time enjoys trying new restaurants, skiing, traveling and amusing family and friends with character impressions.
Most likely to: laugh and talk to a stranger
Never seen without: a sweetgreen salad
Favorite designer: Philippe Starck

Kali Patterson
Senior Project Designer
Kali’s love of interior design evolved from an early interest in art, color and the creative process. She received her degree in Interior Design from the New England School or Art and Design at Suffolk University and joined Fusion the same year. With a fresh and innovative approach to design related problem solving, Kali has grown to be an integral member of the team. As senior interior designer, Kali’s favorite part of the design process is working collaboratively with a client to make their vision come to life. Kali is a LEED accredited professional and was honored to be among the first class of the Emerging Leaders program through IIDA.
In her free time, you can find Kali balancing in a yoga pose, at a concert, or hanging with her miniature dachshund Miles.
Most likely to: curse in the most pleasing manner
Never seen without: a tornado of materials around her

Paul C. NG
AIA, Senior Project Architect
Paul has over 30 years of experience in interior design and architecture. As a result, he has become well versed in related professions, including MEP/FP and structural requirements. With this ability to sufficiently communicate with consultants, Paul understands the mutual goals of every project and is able to adequately deliver design packages to clients.
Most likely to: Call you on the phone to discuss any concerns
Never seen without: A measuring tape/laser device in his bag
Favorite designer: I.M Pei.

Katerina Sultanova
Project Designer
Katerina, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwell Ambassador, is an interior architect whose artistic vision is characterized by originality and playfulness based on design research and a solid understanding of sustainability and wellness.
Holding Master's Degrees in Interior Architecture and Environmental Management, Katerina employs a systematic approach to design and gets inspired by natural forms and principles.
Katerina worked on a wide variety of Interior Design projects, including high-end residential, hospitality, educational, and commercial. The extensive world travel experience sparked an acute interest in world cultures, national traditions, and how people's behavior and well-being can be affected by environments where they grow, work, and live.
As an ardent lover of arts, music, and travel, Katerina never misses an exhibition opening and can easily travel to other countries to see an exciting theater play. In addition, she loves to spend her free time cooking and baking for her family and friends, biking, and reading books.
Most likely to: Match her nails to the project's mood board
Never seen without: Her iPad and Apple Pencil
Favorite designer: Alvaro Siza and Jaime Hayon

Lauren Bartlett
Project Designer
Lauren graduated from Syracuse University with a B.F.A. in Environmental & Interior Design. Before joining fusion as a project designer, she worked at a residential design-build firm and also gained experience through multiple internships in commercial and retail design. Her favorite part of the design process is the beginning phases – coming up with a concept, finding inspiration, selecting preliminary finishes, and space planning.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys traveling, skiing, cooking, and spending time in Maine with her family and friends.
Most likely to: Pet every dog she sees
Never seen without: My water bottle
Favorite designer: Thomas Heatherwick

Brittney Mayo
Senior Project Designer
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Brittney Mayo
Senior Project Designer
Brittney holds a Master of Arts, Interior Architecture from the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University (NESAD) and a Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design from the University of New Haven. Having spent over a decade in the design space, she is proficient in her ability for creating amazing spaces that capture the vibe of both the building and the clientele she is working with. She is also very active in her community as a leader for her church youth program and also serves as an Adjunct Professor focusing on environmental sustainability within building design proojects.
Most likely to: cry during a Disney movie
Never seen without: a variety pack of snacks
Favorite designer: Louis Kahn

Maria Panagopoulou
Senior Job Capitain
With a background in architecture and design she has completed projects in Retail Prototype design, Education and Corporate interiors design and documentation, and fixture design. She holds a M-Arch from Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) as well as a five-year Diploma from National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). She is also registered in the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE-TCG)
When not at the office she builds furniture and furnishings for clients and friends. Creating excellent construction drawings and details comes with a sense of accomplishment comparable to that of actual construction.
Most likely to: Pause to admire a tree
Never seen without: A substantial, colorful tote
Favorite designer: Aris Konstantinidis

Fusion is Hiring
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Send resume and portfolio materials to careers@fusionboston.com