Brett Allphin and Sam Tuten of Sixmo City Services in Marietta. The service is part of Sixmo Architecture and Engineering based in Cleveland, which has offices at 204 Front St. (Photo Provided)

MARIETTA — A new consulting firm is expanding in downtown Marietta.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Sixmo Architecture and Engineering, 204 Front St. in the IncSwell Building, this month established a new service for local governments, Sixmo City Services. Sixmo City Services will provide assistance to local governments in comprehensive planning, management, policy, regulation, project development, data analysis and public engagement.

“It’s an exciting time for us,” Jared Perry, a Sixmo principal, said. “I’m continually encouraged as we have another avenue for Sixmo to invest in the Mid-Ohio Valley.”

Sam Tuten and Bret Allphin, two local residents, will lead Sixmo City Services. They have a history of professional service to public entities and communities in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Tuten, director of planning, comes to Sixmo City Services after previously serving as the director of Marietta Main Street and as the the city planner in the Planning Division for the city of Parkersburg.

“I’m ecstatic to be working collaboratively with local communities to find solutions,” Tuten said. “I firmly believe that smaller communities have so much to offer, so helping a community see their potential is truly rewarding.”

Allphin joins Sixmo City Services following a 20-year career at Buckeye Hills Regional Council.

“I’ve always been an advocate for local communities and southeastern Ohio,” Allphin said. “I’m pleased for the opportunity to work even more closely on those pressing issues facing our communities.”

For more information about Sixmo City Services, go to sixmoae.com/services/city-services. Tuten and Allphin can be reached anytime at stuten@sixmoae.com and ballphin@sixmoae.com.

Perry can be reached at jperry@sixmoae.com and at 740-809-2400 ext. 101.