OAKMONT, PA – September 2025, Altitude, a leading national design-build firm specializing in the financial industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Monica Diacopoulos as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Monica will ensure Altitude has the right people, in the right roles, positioned to drive long-term success for the company and its clients.
Throughout her career, Monica has thrived in high-growth environments, playing a key role in scaling people operations and building strong teams during times of planned expansion. With both C-suite and hands-on HR expertise across construction management, the financial sector, and other high-profile industries, she brings a proven track record of aligning people strategies with business growth. Her experience spans strategic planning, organizational development, and process efficiencies – helping talented teams consistently perform at a high level.
Monica is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (BA, Business Communications) the University of California at Irvine (Certificate, HR) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (MA, Industrial and Labor Relations). She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and has held many board-level positions in organizations and constitutional causes throughout the east suburbs of Pittsburgh.
“By aligning HR practices with business objectives, Monica will ensure that Altitude continues to attract, retain, and develop top talent while fostering a people-centered and high-performance workplace,” said David Welsh, Principal | President & CEO of Altitude. “I have worked with Monica in the past and I appreciate her candor, her intuition, and her work ethic. As Altitude grows, her experience will be a valuable asset to our company.”
“I’m excited to join Altitude as the company accelerates its growth,” said Diacopoulos. “My priority is to align people, processes, and strategy so we can scale effectively, strengthen our market position, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. By supporting and equipping our team to do their best work, we’ll continue building the momentum that drives long-term success.”
Altitude is a turnkey solutions firm dedicated to serving the design and construction needs of the financial industry across the nation in many areas, including facility planning, expansion, renovation, branding, design, and regulatory compliance. Working hand-in-hand with management, Altitude delivers projects that align seamlessly with each client’s vision and operational goals. With 100% of its business focused on the financial industry, Altitude’s management team brings nearly 70 years of combined expertise in banking, architecture, engineering, project management, and construction. This depth of experience ensures an efficient, coordinated process from concept to completion. Guided by core values of Trust, Loyalty, Knowledge, and Industry Experience, Altitude remains committed to delivering results that strengthen both client operations and community presence.