The Phoenix office of Gensler announces its newest appointed staff.
Gensler promotions are made on an annual basis in recognition of outstanding client service, leadership, innovation, contribution to the organization, and community involvement. The two new Senior Associates and two new Associates have demonstrated exceptional commitment to these values and to Gensler’s vision to be the global design firm that redefines what is possible through the power of design.
>> Melissa Holm Interiors Design Director | Senior Associate: Recently promoted to Design Director, Holm has 12 years of design and technical experience on a wide range of project types from retail to high end law firms. She provides valuable flexibility in all phases of a project from full service design to construction administration services. A NCIDQ certified designer and LEED Accredited Professional, Holm has worked on award winning designs for such clients as Polsinelli Shughart and the Phoenix Westin Downtown.
>> Patrick Magness Technical Leader | Senior Associate: Magness brings more than 14 years of experience to projects and clients, leading technical integration at every level. As a registered architect and LEED-AP BD+C, his experience includes higher education, civic, sports facility, hospitality, and health + wellness projects. Magness drives sustainable design efforts in the Phoenix office and has been a part of project teams honored with more than 20 design awards. He is an active member of the AIA, Phoenix Metro Chapter Advocacy Committee and recipient of the AIA Arizona Young Architects Citation Award, 2011. He was a 2013 PTK Up and Comer.
>> Mike Stanley Senior Project Manager | Associate: With nearly 30 years experience, Stanley has a multi-faceted architectural background serving as a Senior Project Manager. As a registered architect, he has professional experience on a wide range of building types including higher education facilities, laboratories, data centers, offices, hospitals, hotels, office buildings and civic buildings. He has worked on more than 200 projects worth in excess of $4B during his career.
>> Philip Westermann Project Manager | Associate: Westermann has more than 12 years of design and technical leadership experience with exceptional proficiency in all project phases, from early design and documentation, through project implementation and completion. A seasoned professional with a focus on corporate interiors, he has also successfully led teams on education and multi-family residential projects. He is a NCIDQ certified designer and LEED Accredited Professional who is active in the local IIDA Southwest Chapter.
