HMC Architects is proud to announce key leadership promotions in its healthcare practice, reinforcing its commitment to strategic growth, deepening client partnerships, and fostering leadership development.

As HMC expands its reach in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest—bolstered by a recent integration with Bassetti Architects—it is evolving its leadership structure to align with growing opportunities, with strategic clients.

• Hector Cruz, who served as the Ontario, California, Healthcare Managing Principal for nine years, will now take on the newly established role of Senior Vice President, Healthcare, where he will focus on building strategic relationships across HMC’s geographies.
• Ron Evans, a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience, will serve as Managing Principal of HMC’s Ontario, California, Healthcare Studio. He brings a strong background in Lean project delivery and talent development.
• Andrea Ruelas has been promoted to Principal in Charge. With over 20 years of dedication to HMC, Andrea is a respected leader and client advocate known for delivering high-quality, community-centered healthcare environments.

These promotions reflect HMC’s proactive approach to market growth and its unwavering focus on client service and leadership cultivation.