Joseph Brancato

Biography: Joe is a Managing Principal for Gensler’s Northeast and Latin America Regions, with offices in: New York; Morristown, N.J.; Boston; Toronto; San José, Costa Rica, Mexico City, and Bogota. He is Chairman of the firm’s Board of Directors, for which he sits on the Executive & Governance Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, and Compliance Committee. With vision and focus, Joe has led Gensler into new markets, providing leadership to the architecture, urban planning and interior design studios. Joe is also active in talent development and mentoring, having shaped Gensler’s gConnect program, which focuses on professional development for next-generation leaders in the firm. Engaged in professional outreach, Joe is an active member of AIA, NAIOP, ULI, Urban Design Forum, and CoreNet Global. Joe is a registered architect in 23 U.S states, and 3 Canadian provinces. A strong community supporter, he is a co-chair of the Special Events Committee of AHRC and the event co-chair for the St. Francis Food Pantries Theater Event. Joe holds Bachelor Degrees in Architecture and Urban Studies from the University of Maryland, where he has taught architecture and design studio classes.