AO ELEVATES NINE TEAM MEMBERS TO PRINCIPAL

Full-service architecture firm AO has promoted nine of its employees to principal. The new principals will join the existing leadership team as the company grows its studios and practices, further expanding into markets such as health and wellness, modular construction, affordable housing, interiors, planning and senior living.

Mike Connell brings three decades of technical expertise to AO, leading teams in the development of multifamily and mixed-use projects. Scott Jones has 20 years of experience collaborating with clients on dynamic mixed-use, commercial and retail developments. Greg Kruse has led multidisciplinary teams on diverse retail, commercial and industrial projects for nearly 30 years.

Paolo Leon, AIA, NCARB provides leadership and technical expertise within AO’s multifamily studio. Glenn Man, LEED AP ND has 20 years of experience leading planning and urban design efforts. Jeff Stuyvesant has nearly four decades of industry expertise, leading teams within AO’s commercial and retail studios.

Kara Sutch, LEED AP BD+C has 25 years of experience working on high-density residential and mixed-use assignments, Lalaine Tanaka, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has more than 25 years of hospitality, retail and mixed-use experience. Edward Wu brings 30 years of industry expertise to AO’s multifamily studio, leading modular, senior and apartment projects.