Our principals are the driving force behind every project, backed by the experience and talent of our design team.
Name
Ed Zeigler
Principal, President & CEO
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Architecture, 1977
Master of Architecture, 1979
Professional Certifications
FAIA
Fun Fact
Gardener extraordinaire and a design project waiting to happen
David Dixon
Principal, Vice President & Treasurer
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1984
Master of Architecture, 1986
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Practical thinker, creative writer and wannabe pro golfer
Gwinn Harvey
Principal
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
Andrea Kuhfuss
Principal & Director of Interior Design
Education
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, 2004
Professional Certifications
NCIDQ Certified Professional
IIDA
Fun Fact
Detail-oriented perfectionist with two rescue pups
Adam Berry
Architect
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2005
Master of Architecture, 2009
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
Handyman and outdoorsman who loves to play the trombone
Rebecca Wilson
Intern Architect
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2012
Master of Architecture, 2017
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
Fun Fact
Quirky crafter with a passion for sci-fi books and community-based design.
Scott Powell
Principal & Vice 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
Jena Dees
Interior Designer
Education
Anderson University
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, 2009
University of Georgia
Master of Historic Preservation, 2011
Professional Certifications
Associate IIDA
LEED AP
Fun Fact
Takes crafting and cooking to new heights
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
Scott Simmons
Principal, Vice President & Secretary
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Architecture, 1984
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
Cyclist and puzzle enthusiast with prowess in technical detail
Jim Determan
Principal
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 1983
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture, 1986
Professional Certifications
FAIA
Fun Fact
Avid scuba diver, environmentalist and community advocate.
John Hansen
Principal
Education
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science in Design, 1995
Clemson University
Master of Architecture, 2004
Professional Certifications
AIA
LEED AP BD+C
Fun Fact
Family-loving adventurer and environmentalist
Susan Zeigler
Financial Manager
Education
Clemson University
Secondary Education in History, 1978
Fun Fact
Bean counter in a creative whirlwind who escapes by reading history and politics
Stuart Stenger
Principal
Education
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science, 2002
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2005
Master of Architecture, 2006
Professional Certifications
AIA
Fun Fact
A master of craft in design and home improvement, with a great appreciation for beer.
Aaron Swiger
Intern Architect
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2009
Master of Architecture, 2011
Professional Certifications
Assoc. AIA
Fun Fact
Focused designer who enjoys regular rendezvous with his native Pickens County hills and streams
Charles Gunning
Principal
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
Vernon Trice
IT Manager
Education
Adelpi University
Communications, 1987
Fun Fact
A true techie at heart and proud father of five
Kate Barton
Creative Coordinator
Education
Clemson University, 2004
San Francisco Art Institute
Fun Fact
An art making, treasure hunting, idealist
