Boston-based design firm Shepley Bulfinch has appointed Angela Watson as president and chief executive. The longtime principal and design leader at the firm, as well as chair of the board, is taking over for Carole Wedge, who has served in the firm’s top role since 2004 and was one of the first women to lead a design firm of its size. Watson is based out of Shepley’s Phoenix office.
Chuck Carefoot has been named president of the Southwest region for Ryan Cos. US, Phoenix. Carefoot has held numerous construction leadership roles during his 25 years at the company, including senior vice president of operations. Ryan Cos. also hired Gil Gonzalez as vice president of development, multifamily. With 22 years of experience, Gonzalez will focus on pursuits in Arizona and will lead all aspects of multifamily development processes.