Hartford, CT JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, has completed a new slate of promotions, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to design excellence and client service. The recent elevations include the appointment of four new principals, who will help to lead the firm through its continued growth across the nation.

The individuals promoted to principal are as follows:

Amy (Harrell) Hull, NCIDQ: With over two decades of experience in design and project implementation, Hull is a versatile design leader who contributes a deep understanding of project management, collaboration, and the design of dynamic spaces. Having taken a leading role on a variety of project types including K12, higher ed, community, and civic, Hull has focused most recently on design for the domestic resort, gaming, and hospitality market.

Randall Hull, AIA: Randall Hull brings to his teams more than 30 years of experience in master planning, programming, regulatory approvals, design, documentation, and construction oversight for diverse building types. Having worked previously as a developer and owner’s representative, he brings this unique perspective to his role as an architect and project director.

Sharmista Mitra-Kelly, CID, CCIDC, NCIDQ: Mitra-Kelly is a registered interior designer with a keen ability to create spaces that successfully integrate both contemporary aesthetics and functionality. With notable experience in hospitality, gaming, commercial, and residential design, she is known for her ability to balance client requirements in creating memorable environments that leave a lasting impression. She serves as studio leader and is an essential contributor to JCJ’s regional practice and national presence in the hospitality market.

Jeanne Muscolino, NCIDQ, LEED AP: Serving as both business development manager and hospitality sector leader, Muscolino possesses a unique background in both business and in design for the luxury hospitality market. As JCJ’s hospitality sector leader, she has worked to develop, oversee, and execute the firm’s strategy for growth across the hotel, resort, gaming, and entertainment markets and has become a well-regarded recognized part of the hospitality and gaming design communities throughout the nation.

In addition to the four new principals, JCJ Architecture has named five new senior associates and ten new associates.

The individuals promoted to senior Associate are: Chris Boldt; Grace Fabian; Marek Falkowski; Larry Sassi, RA; and Danae Tinsley, NCIDQ.

The individuals promoted to associate are: Michelle Chapman; David Hubbard, AIA, LEED AP; Jordan Kazmierczak; Megan Lamontagne; Dustin Lombardi, AIA; Sean Pendley, AIA; Emma Plagemann, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA; Lisa St. Amand; and Brian Stone, RA, NCARB, LEED AP.

“In a year that we are also celebrating our 85th Anniversary, we made the decisions around these elevations with the utmost care. Each individual selected has demonstrated tremendous versatility, depth of knowledge, and integrity—characteristics that are in line with our company’s core values,” said Peter N. Stevens, LEED AP, President of JCJ Architecture. “It is an honor to work alongside each one of them, and I congratulate them all on this well-deserved recognition.”