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Our principals are the driving force behind every project, backed by the experience and talent of our design team.

Name

Scott Powell

Scott Powell

Principal | President

Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1987
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
Runner, reader, and sports enthusiast with a passion for education

architect david dixon

David Dixon

Principal | Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 1986
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1984
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Practical thinker, creative writer and wannabe pro golfer

architect FAIA jim determan

Jim Determan

Principal | Architect

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture, 1986
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 1983
Professional Certifications
FAIA
Fun Fact
Avid scuba diver, environmentalist and community advocate.

Charles Gunning

Principal | Project Manager

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Architecture, 1999
Minor in Electronic Design, 1999
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
Resident tech guru and banjo-playing outdoorsman

john hansen

John Hansen

Principal | Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2004
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1995
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
Family-loving adventurer and environmentalist

gwinn harvey

Gwinn Harvey

Principal | Architect

Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1988
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
People person who likes gardening and home-canning

architect andrea kuhfuss

Andrea Kuhfuss

Principal | Director of Interior Design

Education
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, 2004
Professional Certifications
NCIDQ
IIDA
Fun Fact
Detail-oriented perfectionist with two rescue pups

stuart stenger

Stuart Stenger

Principal | Architect

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Architecture, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2005
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science, 2002
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
A master of craft in design and home improvement, with a great appreciation for beer.

Ed Zeigler

Principal | CGD President 2002 - 2022

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 1979
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Architecture, 1977
Professional Certifications
FAIA
Fun Fact
Gardener extraordinaire and a design project waiting to happen

architect adam berry

Adam Berry

Associate Principal | Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2005
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Handyman and outdoorsman who loves to play the trombone

Sandra Bell

Financial Manager

Education
Valencia College, 2008
Utah Valley University, 1991
Fun Fact
Loves Jigsaw puzzles and can finish a 1,000 piece puzzle in one day

Zach Bishop

Intern Architect

Education
University of Tennessee
College of Architecture + Design
Bachelor of Architecture, 2023
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
Fun Fact
A fly fishing enthusiast and proud Tennessee Vols fanatic

Stewart Cartmell

Architect

Education
UNC Charlotte
Master of Architecture, 2017
NC State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2014
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Generalist, budding environmentalist, and proxy cat person

Sophia Delgado

Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2020
Miami University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2014
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
People person who enjoys baking, watercolors, and board game nights with friends

Hayden Duncan

Intern Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2023
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2021
Professional Certifications
Associate AIA
Fun Fact
Tech nerd with a wanderlust for undiscovered trails

Cole Johns

Interior Designer

Education
Anderson University
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, 2016
Minor of Fine Arts, 2016
Professional Certifications
NCIDQ
IIDA
Fun Fact
A multi-passionate creative, art enthusiast, and collector of all things vintage

Michael Kokolis

Project Coordinator

Education
University of South Carolina, Aiken
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, 2002
Fun Fact
I enjoy spending time with my family and everything Disney

Kate Lacher

Creative Coordinator

Education
Clemson University, 2004
San Francisco Art Institute
Fun Fact
An art making, treasure hunting, idealist

Ali McClure

Architect

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture, 2016
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, 2013
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED Green Associate
Fun Fact
A Georgia peach transplant who enjoys day hikes, cheering for the Dawgs, and attending auctions for fun!

Cameron McRae

Architectural Designer

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2019
Architecture + CommunityBUILD Certificate
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2014
Professional Certifications
Associate AIA
Fun Fact
Bow Tie enthusiast, disc golfer, and hobbyist stone/woodworker.

Meghan Moore

Intern Architect

Education
California Baptist University
Master of Architecture, 2022
Bachelor of Architecture, 2020
Professional Certifications
Associate AIA
Fun Fact
Minnesota native that enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking her dog on hikes, traveling and exploring new places

Crystal Ball O'Connor, Ph.D.

Educational Specialist

Education
Vanderbilt University, Ph.D.
Education and Human Development
Peabody Teachers College
Agnes Scott College
Professional Certifications
S.C. Teaching Artist in Residence
S.C. School Boards Twenty Year Service Certification
Fun Fact
Children's book author passionate about family, Joni Mitchell, and Learning Design

kim poole

Kim Poole

Office Manager

Education
University of Georgia
Greenville Technical College
Architectural Engineering Technology, 1985
Fun Fact
Classic sports car aficionado whose Alfa Romeo cinched her position here

Alex Poston

Intern Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2020
Fun Fact
An outdoorsman who loves building or fixing things in the woodshop

Melissa Scarborough

Interior Designer

Education
Converse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, 2001
Professional Certifications
NCIDQ
IIDA
Fun Fact
A creative spirit who loves everything art and enjoys being outdoors

Candace Seda

Architect

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2015
Professional Certifications
AIA
NCARB
NOMA
Fun Fact
Energetic, people-person with a love for well-designed learning space, cosplay, and traveling the world.

vernon trice

Vernon Trice

IT Manager

Education
Adelphi University
Communications, 1987
Fun Fact
A true techie at heart and proud father of five

Omari Watson

Intern Architect

Education
University of Maryland College Park
Master of Architecture, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2021
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
Fun Fact
Baltimore native, sports enthusiast and lover of breathtaking views

Rebecca Wilson

Architect

Education
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2012
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Quirky crafter with a passion for sci-fi books and community-based design.

Shihui Zhu

Intern Architect

Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Architecture + Minor Anthropology, 2022
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
Fun Fact
Sand sculptor, jazz keyboard player and junior anthropologist

Sierra Powell

Director of Hospitality

Education
Homeschooled
Satellite Animal Science Classes at Mauldin High School
Fun Fact
Great frisbee chaser who enjoys long walks through the park and quiet evenings in front of the gas logs