Merrie Sesskin Joins RAND as Business Development Director
Veteran AEC business development leader Merrie Sesskin brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the firm’s growth strategy.
April 9, 2026
NEW YORK, NY — RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, an employee-owned New York City–based engineering and architecture consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Merrie Sesskin as Business Development Director. In this role, Merrie will help lead RAND’s client outreach, relationship development, and strategic growth initiatives across the metropolitan region, with a focus on expanding market presence and developing new opportunities.
Merrie has more than 20 years of experience in business development, market positioning, and growth strategy, with an impressive track record of driving business growth, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across the architecture and engineering industry. She has held senior leadership roles at nationally recognized firms including HOK, Array Architects, FC Architects, daSILVA Environments for Health, Jack L. Gordon Architects, and Feller Engineering, and also served as Principal of Corporate Liaison Group.
Her career has focused on cultivating client relationships and helping firms enter new markets and win new work. While at Array, she helped generate $500 million in new capital projects, and over the course of her career, she has contributed to more than $1.5 billion in new capital work. Through her work at Corporate Liaison Group, Merrie helped position firms for high-profile opportunities involving developers such as Fortis Development and Lions Group, including Miami’s M Tower. She has also been recognized by Sokol Media in connection with its Top Women in Real Estate program.
Supporting RAND’s Growth and Client Relationships
“Merrie brings the kind of relationship-building experience and industry perspective that will help us continue growing RAND’s reach and deepening our connections with clients,” said Joanna Kuther, Director of Sales and Marketing. “She understands how to build trust, identify opportunities, and bring the kind of strategic focus that supports long-term growth. Her background and approach make her a strong addition to our team.”
“I’m excited to join RAND because of its strong reputation, employee-owned culture, and the depth of expertise across the firm,” said Merrie. “From architecture and engineering to facade restoration, energy compliance, and code consulting, the team brings a wide range of knowledge to the table. What impressed me most was the breadth of the firm’s capabilities and its long-standing client relationships. I’m looking forward to building on that by helping bring RAND’s expertise to new clients and opportunities, while deepening the relationships that have been central to the firm’s success.”
Merrie’s appointment reflects RAND’s continued investment in growth and client relationships as the firm enters its fourth decade in practice.
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About RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a New York City–based consulting firm specializing in the evaluation, design, and administration of repair, restoration, improvement, and adaptive reuse projects. Since 1987, RAND has served residential, commercial, institutional, and retail properties throughout the New York metropolitan region.
RAND provides expertise in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP systems, energy services, architectural design, code and zoning compliance, special inspections, and Local Law compliance. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers and architects, RAND guides projects from initial investigation and assessment through design, filing, repair, and construction administration, while helping clients improve long-term building performance and energy efficiency.