Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announced the promotion of Tracy Coker, RID, LEED AP, to office director of the firm’s Peoria, Ill., office. Coker, an associate principal and senior designer, has been with Dewberry for more than 28 years. She specializes in interior design for higher education, justice, fitness and recreation, commercial and corporate facilities projects.
Jack Poulin recently joined ZGF’s Los Angeles office as an associate partner. Poulin is an interior designer with 20 years of experience on a diverse range of project types, including health care, higher education, sports and recreation, and corporate facilities for clients such as the University of California and California State University systems, Kaiser Permanente and Cedars-Sinai. Poulin is a certified interior designer and a LEED-accredited professional.
Kristine A. Harding, NCARB, AIA, was recently inaugurated as the 97th president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In this new role, Harding will lead NCARB and its 54 U.S. licensing boards, which serve more than 40,000 NCARB certified architects and 41,000 licensure candidates.
Gregory L. Erny, NCARB, AIA, was recently elected first vice president/president-elect of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). By virtue of his election, Erny will become NCARB president in July 2017. Erny was first appointed to the Nevada Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design in 1996, serving as chair from 2011-2013.
Dagher Engineering Principal Josephine Zurica has been named the 2016 American Council of Engineering Companies of New York New Principal of the Year for her significant contributions in the form of ideas and service to the consulting engineering community. Zurica is the first building systems engineer — and only the second woman — to receive this honor, granted since 2001 to a member who has been a principal for less than five years.
Barry Oliver, AIA, has joined Hastings+Chivetta Architects as a contract administrator. In his new role, Oliver will assist with the quality control review process and represent clients’ interests during construction. Oliver has developed a thorough knowledge of specifications, building codes and construction contracts as well as the design and construction process through his work as a contract administrator, architect and project manager for over 33 years.
Lou Switzer, founder of New York City interior architecture firm The Switzer Group, was recently inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum. Founded in 2004, the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes the contributions of individuals and institutions that are pioneers in the development and growth of minority businesses globally. Switzer serves as chair and CEO of The Switzer Group, which he established in 1975.
Duncan Griffin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has joined Seattle-based HDR as sustainable principal, dedicated to helping clients create sustainable solutions aligned with their enterprise goals. A licensed architect and Lean-certified practitioner with nearly 25 years of experience, Griffin champions the triple bottom line of equity, economy and environment.
Protectowire FireSystems, a pioneer in the fire protection industry, has promoted long-time team member John Whaling to the position of president. Whaling, a veteran in the fire-detection systems industry, served as executive vice president/director of sales for Protectowire since joining the firm in 1995. In his new and expanded role, he will oversee day-to-day operations of the firm’s global operations, including sales, manufacturing and distribution.
JE Dunn Construction recently announced the hiring of Lee Jarboe as director of business development for higher education, K-12 education and aviation. In her new role, Jarboe will head efforts to build long-term strategic relationships with clients in these markets. She has 14 years of construction industry experience, and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM).
