Ryan McCarthy: Q1 2026 Thomas L. Tsaros Excellence Award Winner!

We’re proud to recognize Ryan McCarthy as the Q1 2026 recipient of the Thomas L. Tsaros Excellence Award! 🎉

This award honors the memory of Thomas Tsaros, a valued colleague whose dedication and contributions left a lasting impact on both our firm and the communities we serve. Each quarter, the award celebrates team members who demonstrate outstanding achievements, excellence in engineering or project management, and a strong commitment to F&T’s values and community service.

As a Plumbing & Fire Protection Technical Specialist, Ryan specializes in plumbing, fire protection, and life safety engineering, bringing a deep technical knowledge and steady leadership approach to every project he supports. With more than 17 years of industry experience, Ryan coordinates all aspects of plumbing and fire protection design for complex and highly regulated facilities, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and fully code-compliant. He is known for his ability to navigate challenging building conditions, collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, and provide clear technical guidance throughout design and construction. A registered professional mechanical engineer in six states, Ryan’s expertise and reliability make him a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues across the firm.

“We are proud to nominate Ryan McCarthy for the 2026 Q1 Thomas Tsaros Excellence Award! Ryan has expanded his impact within the firm by taking increased ownership of plumbing and fire protection technical standards and practices, growing his project management responsibilities, and serving as Engineer of Record on nearly all P&FP projects. He continues to strengthen his professional credentials and leadership trajectory by sitting for the FPE licensure exam this year. We look forward to Ryan’s continued growth and the lasting contributions he will make to the firm in the years ahead.”

We congratulate Ryan on this well-deserved honor and thank him for his continued contributions to Fitzemeyer & Tocci, our clients, and our community!