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Michael MesnardAIA Managing Partner | President thespian and all things dogs! Read Bio

Michael Mesnard, AIA

Managing Partner | President

As President and Managing Partner, Michael has spent his last 25 years at Cline Design crafting well-designed high-rises, mid-rises, mixed-use communities, as well as office and retail buildings.

He made his introduction at Cline Design as an intern architect, learning the intricacies of the design process, embracing the culture, and being mentored by seasoned Cline Design teammates on how to provide the best solutions to the client while balancing the expectations of the community. With 30 years of total experience in the industry, Michael is well-versed with valuable insight.

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Cari JonesAIA | NCARB Managing Partner | Director of Design | Architect Denver, DC, Miami, Vienna, Raleigh Read Bio

Cari Jones, AIA | NCARB

Managing Partner | Director of Design | Architect

Cari has over 30 years of architecture experience with a passion for providing quality housing and mixed-use design solutions. She works with clients to create thoughtful and contextual communities. As a Managing Partner, she is responsible for overseeing the design process for housing projects in the firm and serves as Principal-in-Charge for multiple multi-family projects from design inception to construction completion.

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John FeltonAIA | NCARB Design Director | Architect is a DIY person and collects skills Read Bio

John Felton, AIA | NCARB

Design Director | Architect

John has over 32 years of experience including 24 years with Cline Design Associates. John has a passion for designing places that bring people together and build a sense of community. As Director of Design, John Felton plays a central role in the design of many of the firm’s mixed-use, residential, retail and urban design projects. He works with clients at the earliest stages of design, determining visions and goals for architectural character, and maintains an active role overseeing and directing the design team in order to ensure integrity of design throughout each phase of the process.

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Orlando PizarroAIA, LEED AP Partner | Charlotte Office Director | Architect from Florida, but not Orlando Read Bio

Orlando Pizarro, AIA, LEED AP

Partner | Charlotte Office Director | Architect

Orlando has built a diverse design portfolio for over fifteen years, with specific expertise in high-rise and mid-rise multi-family, commercial and mixed-use projects. As the Charlotte Office Director, he oversees the design and management of all projects within the office and is responsible for fostering client relationships and managing day-to-day office operations. With a growing Charlotte office under his direction, Orlando ensures all projects are executed on time and within budget while maintaining design integrity. Prior to joining Cline Design, Orlando worked at Arquitectonica International based out of Miami, Florida.

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Jim ComptonAIA, LEED AP Partner | Interior Architecture + Design Director crowd-surfed at a concert in Prague Read Bio

Jim Compton, AIA, LEED AP

Partner | Interior Architecture + Design Director

Jim brings 25 years of design, project management, and leadership experience to Cline Design. His extensive and diverse portfolio includes mixed-use, municipal, office, healthcare, university, and recreation projects for developers and corporate clients.

In his role as the Director of Interior Architecture + Design, Jim oversees multiple projects from concept design through construction. He also serves as a leader and mentor to the interior design team, involving team members early in the design process. Jim’s enthusiasm and tenacity are infectious and drive him to promote a collaborative, productive workplace.

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Joshua KarrickPLA, ASLA, AICP Partner | Planning Director | Landscape Architect avid brewer and reluctant runner Read Bio

Joshua Karrick, PLA, ASLA, AICP

Partner | Planning Director | Landscape Architect

Josh has over 20 years of experience in the industry and leads planning and design efforts for all of Cline Design’s offices. As a landscape architect and certified planner with a comprehensive background in site development, urban design, and land planning, his project experience includes municipal, transportation and affordable housing, as well as other government and state funded projects.

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Jason LettieAIA, LEED AP BD+C Partner | Practice Leader - Housing | Architect dapper by day, renegade biker by night Read Bio

Jason Lettie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Partner | Practice Leader - Housing | Architect

Jason Lettie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner and Housing Practice Leader, oversees a diverse portfolio of work including multi-family, mixed-use, affordable housing, and senior housing. With expertise developed through the successful completion of thousands of residential units and millions of square feet of space, Jason has a passion for providing safe, livable, desirable, and sustainable communities. His extensive knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements, honed through experience with jurisdictions throughout the Southeast and beyond, serves as a valuable asset during the project design and construction processes. Internally, he mentors staff and works with the firm’s Team Leaders and Project Managers to develop and implement training activities and quality control measures. As a LEED-accredited professional, Jason has been instrumental in the development and implementation of environmentally responsible strategies on a number of projects. Additionally, Jason is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and supports the design profession through service with the American Institute of Architects.

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Brett PowellAIA, LEED AP BD+C Partner | Practice Leader - Commercial | Architect enjoys woodworking Read Bio

Brett Powell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Partner | Practice Leader - Commercial | Architect

Brett brings specific and extensive expertise in delivering large, complex projects with many stakeholders and consultants. As the Commercial Practice Leader, he is adept at overseeing all aspects of projects from concept through completion, ensuring all parties understand your vision, expectations, and role in bringing the vision to life. In addition to managing the project team and developing design, Brett ensures that each project moves forward on schedule and within budget.

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Carl WinsteadAIA, NCARB Partner | Chief Experience Officer | Architect wants to be a ski instructor when he grows up Read Bio

Carl Winstead, AIA, NCARB

Partner | Chief Experience Officer | Architect

Carl brings over 32 years of design and construction experience, including 24 years as a business owner, to the team. He has worked with a number of non-profit groups, government agencies, and university leadership on a variety of projects including housing, commercial, office, healthcare, and resorts throughout the US and internationally. He is a skilled team leader, designer, and facilitator with a passion for bringing people together in a collaborative environment to create design solutions that meet clients’ budgets and schedules and provide innovative and effective solutions to fulfill their needs.

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Mark WardAIA Partner | Charlotte Studio Leader | Architect once ran a half marathon, unintentionally Read Bio

Mark Ward, AIA

Partner | Charlotte Studio Leader | Architect

Mark Ward serves as a firm Principal and Studio Director of the Charlotte office, overseeing a variety of project types including multifamily, mixed-use, office, and adaptive reuse. He is a recognized leader in the design and delivery of market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use projects. His keen insight and technical expertise position him as an asset to clients and a mentor to staff when delivering projects with varying levels of complexity. In addition to his design experience, Mark is responsible for increasing the firm’s expansion in the multi-family sector. He oversees Charlotte operations and manages project coordination, from concept to completion, to ensure well-designed, efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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Lindsey KretchmanAIA, LEED AP Partner | Team Leader | Architect loves to drink sake while watching anime Read Bio

Lindsey Kretchman, AIA, LEED AP

Partner | Team Leader | Architect

Lindsey works tirelessly to ensure each project is delivered on time, and within budget, and oversees every architectural aspect of the project. With nearly 15 years of experience as a project architect and project manager, she has built an extensive and diverse portfolio including mixed-use developments, office, affordable housing, mixed-income housing, and multi-family residential. Her collaborative work ethic coupled with her drive positions her as a team leader who mentors staff, provides guidance to consultants, and maintains the design vision of her clients.

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Bryan JohnsonAIA Partner | Team Leader | Architect is his best self at the lake Read Bio

Bryan Johnson, AIA

Partner | Team Leader | Architect

Bryan is shaping communities through project management and delivery. As one of the firm’s most tenured project managers, he has managed millions of square feet of new construction and renovation projects during his career including the 1 million-square-foot Peace Raleigh Apartments + Publix, The Residences at Glenwood Place, The Walker, Platform, and North Hills Tower high-rise. In addition to his work with clients, Bryan is a firm believer in elevating the project delivery process. He led our Revit committee to establish the process and workflows that have evolved to what we use today. He has worked to streamline staff production by implementing continuing education opportunities and developing resources for designers across Cline Design.

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Stephen Pritchard Partner | IT Director married to a triplet

Stephen Pritchard

Partner | IT Director

Jason LoucksAIA, NCARB Principal | Team Leader | Architect known as an animal whisperer Read Bio

Jason Loucks, AIA, NCARB

Principal | Team Leader | Architect

During the course of his almost 25-year career, Jason has worked tirelessly to promote innovation through his team and the relationships he has built with his clients. As Principal and Team Lead in the Charlotte office, Jason is passionate about ensuring clients’ visions are actively included in every phase of a project ensuring the design intent and quality of construction are fully executed.

Dan RiderAIA, LEED AP BD+C, GGP Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect design snob, champion chili cooker Read Bio

Dan Rider, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, GGP

Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect

Dan has a unique ability to translate design vision into reality while communicating that vision to disparate parties, uniting them through design to imagine spaces that shape communities. His extensive and diverse portfolio includes complex mixed-use, office, and commercial projects.

In addition to his design leadership, Dan is passionate about sustainability. He leads sustainable design efforts for the firm, keeping them apprised of green design trends including LEED, WELLBuilding, and Green Globes.

Katie BurkeAIA Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect classically trained pianist for 14 years

Katie Burke, AIA

Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect

Michelle MoneySPHR Principal | Human Resources Manager martial arts movie buff

Michelle Money, SPHR

Principal | Human Resources Manager

Logan LuzaderAIA, NCARB Principal | Team Leader | Architect once ate 32 boiled eggs in one hour

Logan Luzader, AIA, NCARB

Principal | Team Leader | Architect

Martin ChavanneRA, NCARB Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect lived with a ghost and had proof but lost it, sorry

Martin Chavanne, RA, NCARB

Principal | Design Team Leader | Architect

Jill DavisCPSM, LEED GA Principal | Marketing Director rappelled down the 20+ story Hyatt St. Louis…no I didn’t get arrested

Jill Davis, CPSM, LEED GA

Principal | Marketing Director

Allison Schaefer CrewsAIA Senior Associate | Team Leader | Architect married on a mountain in 34 degrees

Allison Schaefer Crews, AIA

Senior Associate | Team Leader | Architect

Andi GuptonAIA Associate | Senior Project Architect likes to collect postcards

Andi Gupton, AIA

Associate | Senior Project Architect

Steve LinebergerAIA Associate | Senior Architect | Business Development fish not textiles

Steve Lineberger, AIA

Associate | Senior Architect | Business Development

Whitney SheppardNCIDQ Senior Associate | Raleigh Interiors Manager | Project Manager keep your beagles on a leash

Whitney Sheppard, NCIDQ

Senior Associate | Raleigh Interiors Manager | Project Manager

Lee StarkeNCIDQ Associate | Interior Designer | Design Team Leader describes her perfect night as a bottle of wine with Tim Riggins

Lee Starke, NCIDQ

Associate | Interior Designer | Design Team Leader

Ana Cristina Acosta-FiggAIA Associate | Senior Project Architect mother of two rising soccer stars

Ana Cristina Acosta-Figg, AIA

Associate | Senior Project Architect

Kevin Williams Associate | Design Team Leader wrestled a shark on the shores of the Outer Banks

Kevin Williams

Associate | Design Team Leader

Elliot BuffPLA, LEED AP Associate | Raleigh Landscape Architect Team Leader prefers deep dish

Elliot Buff, PLA, LEED AP

Associate | Raleigh Landscape Architect Team Leader

Denise HoffmanNCIDQ Senior Associate | Charlotte Interiors Manager ice cream connoisseur

Denise Hoffman, NCIDQ

Senior Associate | Charlotte Interiors Manager

Robin Kullberg Senior Associate | Chief Financial Officer yogi

Robin Kullberg

Senior Associate | Chief Financial Officer

David BrownPLA, LEED AP Associate | Raleigh Land Planning Team Leader | Senior Project Manager | Landscape Architect wears many hats

David Brown, PLA, LEED AP

Associate | Raleigh Land Planning Team Leader | Senior Project Manager | Landscape Architect

Patrick KennedyAIA, NCARB Architect | Senior Project Manager collects hobbies

Patrick Kennedy, AIA, NCARB

Architect | Senior Project Manager

Audrey Krenitsky Senior Project Manager

Audrey Krenitsky

Senior Project Manager

Ashley MayAIA Senior Project Architect almost lost a hand...long story

Ashley May, AIA

Senior Project Architect

Kelly Reno Associate | Brand Manager lived in Wales, not like Jonah did

Kelly Reno

Associate | Brand Manager

Natalie Alexander Communications Manager has been pied in the face on Slime Time Live

Natalie Alexander

Communications Manager

Victoria Ellison Financial Coordinator almost fell off a cliff while ziplining in Honduras

Victoria Ellison

Financial Coordinator

Luis GuevaraAssociate AIA Project Designer this guy used to have long blonde hair

Luis Guevara, Associate AIA

Project Designer

Caroline HillRA, NCARB, LEED GA Architect starts everyday with a poptart

Caroline Hill, RA, NCARB, LEED GA

Architect

Haley KennedyNCIDQ Senior Interior Designer ain’t nobody like a homebody

Haley Kennedy, NCIDQ

Senior Interior Designer

Jim Glugla hasn't been everywhere, but it’s on the list

Jim Glugla

Catalina Jimenez Designer architect by day, seamstress by night

Catalina Jimenez

Designer

Carmen McClelland Interior Designer born in Spain

Carmen McClelland

Interior Designer

Scottie Littlewood Furniture Manager lover of tiny things

Scottie Littlewood

Furniture Manager

Victoria PikeAIA, NCARB Associate | Project Designer always on the hunt for a good podcast recommendation

Victoria Pike, AIA, NCARB

Associate | Project Designer

Shawn Michael Designer welcome to the party, pal!

Shawn Michael

Designer

Ashley Thayer Associate | Project Manager OG of WFH

Ashley Thayer

Associate | Project Manager

Bang LeAIA Project Architect Nonnative Appalachian American. Nigh 12 stones and 2 ell with a hint of nước chấm.

Bang Le, AIA

Project Architect

Ryan Landis Designer runs on coffee and 90's music

Ryan Landis

Designer

Jennifer Kline-CagleNCIDQ Associate | Interior Designer | Project Manager coffee, coffee, coffee

Jennifer Kline-Cagle, NCIDQ

Associate | Interior Designer | Project Manager

Corey Albrecht Associate | Designer | BIM Coordinator sour beer connoisseur

Corey Albrecht

Associate | Designer | BIM Coordinator

Taylor Pelzel Designer Lucille Ball is her patronus

Taylor Pelzel

Designer

Marina KyteNCIDQ Interior Designer III has donated her hair 6 times

Marina Kyte, NCIDQ

Interior Designer III

Kiersten Karch Associate | Designer campfires and peppermint patty smores

Kiersten Karch

Associate | Designer

Kelly SynnottRA Project Architect competes in dog agility trials with her Boston Terriers

Kelly Synnott, RA

Project Architect

Brittain Allison Landscape Designer III might take out the wraith tonight

Brittain Allison

Landscape Designer III

Amanda SkalikAIA, LEED AP BD+C Project Architect director of child development, anger management specialist, chief monster hunter and part-time monster

Amanda Skalik, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Project Architect

Kendal Walker Designer has lived in North Carolina her entire life - you get to experience the beach and mountains!

Kendal Walker

Designer

Elizabeth Thariyan Project Manager terrified of roller coasters because of my fear of heights, but went skydiving and loved it!

Elizabeth Thariyan

Project Manager

Madi CannonNCIDQ Interior Designer | Junior Project Manager my dog almost tripped Adam Sandler once

Madi Cannon, NCIDQ

Interior Designer | Junior Project Manager

Chance Williams Designer likes food a lot, water is okay, but lemon La Croix is better

Chance Williams

Designer

Andrew Chesakis Architect an amateur woodworker and knife maker

Andrew Chesakis

Architect

Nathalie Slobodiuk Designer absolutely obsessed with dad jokes

Nathalie Slobodiuk

Designer

Phillip Chapman Designer designer by day, dog rescuer...always

Phillip Chapman

Designer

Tim Georghiou IT Project Manager was part of a royal Ugandan wedding

Tim Georghiou

IT Project Manager

Jenna HorriganLEED BD+C Project Manager | Architect has ran a half marathon in all 50 states

Jenna Horrigan, LEED BD+C

Project Manager | Architect

Fritz Ababio Designer can't survive a day without music, forget food!

Fritz Ababio

Designer

Ellis Hudson Interior Designer loves maps

Ellis Hudson

Interior Designer

Miranda Dechant Interior Designer runs off Dr. Pepper

Miranda Dechant

Interior Designer

Tim GriffinLEED AP BD+C Designer former zamboni driver at the local ice arena

Tim Griffin, LEED AP BD+C

Designer

Alyssa AllenNCIDQ Interior Designer | Junior Project Manager neighborhood's sidewalk chalk artist

Alyssa Allen, NCIDQ

Interior Designer | Junior Project Manager

Sylwia Panek Designer spent a day on a movie set as an extra

Sylwia Panek

Designer

Libby Pelzel Designer has a life goal to own a 80lb Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel

Libby Pelzel

Designer

Rachel BakerNCARB Architect 1 crunchwrap supreme combo, no tomatoes with a Baja Blast, extra fire sauce please

Rachel Baker, NCARB

Architect

Jonna Roy Raleigh Office Coordinator

Jonna Roy

Raleigh Office Coordinator

Kellam Gaddy HR Coordinator bought a shirt and got to dance with Salt-n-Pepa (photographic proof upon request)

Kellam Gaddy

HR Coordinator

Darrin Williams Project Architect spent the night at Mt. Everest base camp

Darrin Williams

Project Architect

Daniel Richard Project Architect owns a dog that has boots with the fur

Daniel Richard

Project Architect

Alexandra Wagner Designer prefers Seinfeld over Friends

Alexandra Wagner

Designer

Kelly Hines Interior Designer love all things animals - Steve Irwin was my childhood hero

Kelly Hines

Interior Designer

Robert Sims Designer can say the alphabet backwards in under 5 seconds

Robert Sims

Designer

Courtney Cox Designer not the actress, but I do have friends and will be there for you

Courtney Cox

Designer

Eric WolfeASLA Landscape Architect | Senior Designer je préfère être en france

Eric Wolfe, ASLA

Landscape Architect | Senior Designer

Mark Delpierre Designer mechanical keyboard enthusiast

Mark Delpierre

Designer

Ruth Anne Schelfe Procurement Manager Diet Coke…NEVER coffee!

Ruth Anne Schelfe

Procurement Manager

Nathan HayesRA Project Manager | Architect if it makes a sound, I can drum on it - but my favorite instrument is the steering wheel

Nathan Hayes, RA

Project Manager | Architect

Sobieslaw Fedyk Project Designer climbed the highest mountain in the contiguous United States

Sobieslaw Fedyk

Project Designer

Susan Price Interior Designer | Project Manager once ate kangaroo and went scuba diving in The Great Barrier Reef... not at the same time!

Susan Price

Interior Designer | Project Manager

Ryan SmithAIA, LEED GA Designer collects brooches

Ryan Smith, AIA, LEED GA

Designer

Tia Garrison Designer drives a Kia, likes Chia

Tia Garrison

Designer

Tyler Campbell Landscape Designer was often dropped off at school in a hearse as a kid

Tyler Campbell

Landscape Designer

Amer Maroun Construction Administrator former resident of Dubai

Amer Maroun

Construction Administrator

Ali Pugliese Designer danced for 46 hours straight without sitting or sleeping

Ali Pugliese

Designer

Peyton Simmons Designer was neighbors with the Pope when she lived in Italy

Peyton Simmons

Designer

Dominic Hannah IT Support Specialist his first car for seven years cost less than his current computer

Dominic Hannah

IT Support Specialist

Michael Miles Designer wears cowboy boots everyday, even to the beach

Michael Miles

Designer

Fang Zhou Accounting Coordinator

Fang Zhou

Accounting Coordinator

Ana Fernandes Procurement Assistant

Ana Fernandes

Procurement Assistant

Bekah Summa Interior Designer favorite food is watermelon

Bekah Summa

Interior Designer

Jeffrey Daniels Landscape Designer owner of a lot of shoes

Jeffrey Daniels

Landscape Designer

Matthew Robinson Designer who says Miatas are only for hairdressers?

Matthew Robinson

Designer

Caylin Prillaman Interior Designer retired division I soccer player

Caylin Prillaman

Interior Designer

Sheldon ClarkAIA, NCARB Associate | Senior Project Designer 90% ambidextrous

Sheldon Clark, AIA, NCARB

Associate | Senior Project Designer

Glen DealPLA Sr. Land Planning Project Manager British New Wave fanatic

Glen Deal, PLA

Sr. Land Planning Project Manager

Matthew Schmida Designer can trace lineage back to the founders of Deerfield, MA

Matthew Schmida

Designer

Caleb RobinsonRLA, GGP, LEED GA Landscape Architect Project Manager doesn't hunt, but collects deer antlers

Caleb Robinson, RLA, GGP, LEED GA

Landscape Architect Project Manager

Ben Brisley Designer IV packed up a car and drove out West with no house, job, or end destination

Ben Brisley

Designer IV

Heather Mosesso Planner loves decorating for every holiday + season (especially Christmas)

Heather Mosesso

Planner

Arianna Sanchez Marketing Coordinator double jointed in both hands and arms

Arianna Sanchez

Marketing Coordinator

Victoria Hyder Construction Administration Assistant once made a hole-in-one in putt-putt with only one hand and both eyes closed

Victoria Hyder

Construction Administration Assistant

Taylor Allen Landscape Designer probably singing the wrong lyrics unless it's a Taylor Swift song

Taylor Allen

Landscape Designer

J'aime Kent Construction Administrator rode the elephant at the Barnum & Bailey Circus opening act as a child

J'aime Kent

Construction Administrator

Abby Bravo Charlotte Office Coordinator her husband grew up a block away from her as kids, but they didn't meet until she was 24

Abby Bravo

Charlotte Office Coordinator

Brooke Grayson Designer is the oldest of 6 kids

Brooke Grayson

Designer

Cullen Bissell Interior Designer bungee jumped off the tallest freestanding building

Cullen Bissell

Interior Designer

Lyndsey Jones Furniture Coordinator

Lyndsey Jones

Furniture Coordinator

Kole RatterathCDT Designer III shares the same initials as his brothers, dad, and grandpa

Kole Ratterath, CDT

Designer III

Nuwee Mpolokeng Designer has been caught in the middle of two European soccer riots

Nuwee Mpolokeng

Designer

Nicklaus Williams Designer

Nicklaus Williams

Designer

Kelsey Martin Accounting Coordinator

Kelsey Martin

Accounting Coordinator

Alexia Gomez-Emard Designer

Alexia Gomez-Emard

Designer