HMC Architects’ 2010 corporate promotions include two principals, two associate principals, six associates, one shareholder, and a chief practice officer.

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Formerly the firm’s chief marketing officer, Chris Taylor, AIA, LEED^® AP, was named chief practice officer (CPO).

In Taylor’s position as CPO, he will work with the firm’s practice leaders to support their strategic initiatives and ensure HMC is aligned with client needs, challenges and changing market conditions. He will also coordinate best practices firm wide to provide high-quality design and excellent client service. According to Randy Peterson, FAIA, LEED AP, President/CEO, “Chris will be instrumental in working with firm leaders to continue to position HMC as an industry leader in our core markets and expand HMC’s presence in our emerging markets.”

HMC’s two principal appointments include Marco Eacrett, AIA, LEED AP, and Steven Prince.

The firm’s new associate principals include Katia McClain, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, and Sandy Kate, REFP, LEED AP.

HMC’s newest associates include Andrew Thompson, Gilbert Baez, Jaclyn Duran-Rubio, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Jessica Liu, Kyle Peterson, Architect, LEED AP, and Julia Hughes, AIA, LEED AP.

Raymond Pan, LEED AP, a design principal with the firm, was named as a new shareholder.

Individuals mentioned in this release are located throughout HMC’s offices as follows:

Irvine, California
Gilbert Baez, Associate

Los Angeles, California
Kyle Peterson, Architect, LEED AP, Associate

Ontario, California
Chris Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chief Practice Officer
Raymond Pan, LEED AP, Shareholder
Marco Eacrett, AIA, LEED AP, Principal
Steven Prince, Principal
Andrew Thompson, Associate
Jaclyn Duran-Rubio, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Associate
Jessica Liu, Associate
Julia Hughes, AIA, LEED AP, Associate

San Jose, California
Katia McClain, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal

San Diego, California
Sandy Kate, REFP, LEED AP, Associate Principal