Your Team

For us, design is not a 9 to 5 job… it’s a way of life. Our inspiration comes from unexpected moments and focused collaboration. We use this to create a story unique to each project. We respect the design process and the people, so everything we do is curated in partnership with you. Here are the fun-loving designers and managers who make it all happen.

Stacy Cox, AIA

Principal | President

Stacy’s outgoing and fun loving nature is complimented by his dedication to serving God, his family, his teammates and others. He is an experienced and results driven leader constantly looking for opportunities to improve himself, his team and the service they provide to others.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 1993

Kevin Diegel, AIA

Principal | Operations Director

Kevin is the constant communicator and believes that open, honest communication with additional ingredients of collaboration and a little bit of common sense creates the basis of a sound foundation for any successful project. The ability to really listen first and to fully understand what is being communicated before taking action is at the heart of his respectful attitude.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 1976

Brian Nicholson, AIA, LEED AP

Senior Project Manager

Brian is a devoted family man and outdoorsman who cares deeply about his community and environment. He thrives on finding clarity in complicated situations.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 1994

Jacene Phillips, AIA

Senior Project Manager

Jacene is in it for the warm fuzzy feeling. She wants to improve people’s lives through architecture by bettering where you live, where you work and where you play.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 1995

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Maxi Frank, AIA, LEED Green Assoc.

Project Architect

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 2011

Emily Palmer, AIA, LEED Green Assoc.

Project Architect

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 2013

Brian Russell

Architectural Designer

Brian has worked on a variety of projects including higher education, residential, commercial, and numerous church projects. Utilizing his educational training and design experience, he is eager to begin tackling the challenges that come with each new project.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tennessee, 2010

Macy Rudell, AIA Assoc.

Architectural Designer

Macy has a passion for helping others and plans to use her design skills to help continue this passion. Above all, she doesn’t ever want to ever stop learning or feeding her knowledge for design. Every day is a learning experience.