SCN ARCHITECTS - Key Persons
Andrew joined Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects as an intern during his time at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He is now a full-time member of the SCNA team.
His experience includes Single Family Residential, Municipal, and Renovation design.
Education
Coastal Carolina Community College - Associate of Architectural Technology
University of North Carolina Charlotte - Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
University of North Carolina Charlotte - Master of Science in Architecture
Professional Affiliations
North Carolina - #15781
NCARB - #102648
Job Titles:
- Business & Accounting Manager
Cindy has been with Stewart Cooper Newell for 20 years. A life long Gastonian, Cindy enjoys cross stitch, visiting her four grandchildren, and traveling.
Her dedication to helping our firm grow has made her an essential part of our team.
Education
Gaston College - Accounting and Business Management Courses
Connor is originally from Maryland. He relocated to Charlotte, NC to pursue his B.A. degree in architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Upon earning his degree from UNCC, he joined the team at SCNA and is now working towards becoming a licensed architect and LEED AP BD+C certified.
Education
University of North Carolina Charlotte - Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Certifications
Garry has 30 plus years of professional experience in Architectural, Engineering and Project Management. He has a creative side for the design concept and technical skills to ensure that the structure is in good balance, contrast and proportion - yet functional in forms.
Gregory has nine years of experience in architectural design and project management. This experience includes Municipal Design, Conference Facilities, Restoration/Adaptive Reuse, Public Parks, City Planning and Research, Multi/Single Family Housing. Gregory is also adept at three-dimensional modeling and presentation graphics.
Education
Boston University - Certificate in Applied Project Management
University of Technology Jamaica, Kingston Caribbean School of Architecture - Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies; Associate Degree in the Built Environment
The founding Partner in our firm, Jim is a 1965 graduate of Clemson University and has a wide range of architectural design experience. His design and construction expertise is varied, including everything from small commercial renovations to multi-million dollar government complexes. Mr. Stewart is the Principal in Charge of our Governmental, Judicial and Law Enforcement projects. He is actively involved in a variety of associations that keep him informed on how our clients' world is changing. Striving to help governments design better facilities, he has spoken at numerous conferences and has contributed to various design guideline booklets, including the IACP Police Facility Planning Guidelines reference book.
Education
Clemson University - College of Design and School of Architecture / Bachelor of Architecture
Certifications
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Vice - President
Jim strives to design facilities that unify municipalities and residents, enhancing efficiencies and respecting the taxpayer. His experience with municipalities includes Long Range Planning, Space Needs Studies and Feasibility Studies, along with New Facilities, Renovations, and Additions. Jim listens carefully to the client's needs and understands the delicate balance between budgetary concerns, function and aesthetics; designing dynamic, sustainable and productive municipal facilities. He has developed a national reputation for his expertise in the design of Police & Fire Stations, and for his work on Public Safety Training Facilities.
Education
University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Architecture
Certifications
Jody Jackson has provided excellent project management and design services for our clients since joining Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects in 2006. In addition to the design of renovations as well as new construction projects; Jody's experience includes general project administration, space needs and feasibility studies, the creation of bid documents, field inspections, and shop drawing and submittal review. Jody's architecture and engineering experience makes him valuable to any project.
Education
Gaston College - Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology; Associate of Applied Science Degree
Gardner-Webb University - Business Administration and Accounting / Continuing Education
University of North Carolina Charlotte - Mechanical Engineering / Continuing Education
Ken has focused his career on assisting local governments and corporations with designing facilities that improve the quality of life of their citizens. Ken takes a hands on approach with his clients; listening and working with them as a teammate. His best skill is his ability to translate our client's goals into feasible projects that can be built. Over the last two decades, he has earned a respected reputation around the United States in efficient, effective and budget-conscious design and programming of Fire and Rescue Stations as well as Police Departments. Ken has been directly involved in over 275 of the firm's 350+ Fire/EMS and Public Safety projects.
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor of Art in Architecture
North Carolina State University School of Design - Bachelor of Architecture
Certifications
Kim has over twenty years of experience in Architecture working on commercial, educational and high-end residential projects. Fifteen of these years have been specializing in educational and athletic facilities. Her role on these projects has been as Designer and Project Manager supervising from initial design concept through construction and final completion.
Education
Boston Architectural College - Bachelor of Architecture
MacKenzie is originally from Southeast Florida, but moved further north to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Clemson University. She graduated with an emphasis in social media and non-profit and will apply that knowledge to her work with our firm's advertising and communications.
MacKenzie grew up in and around fire stations as a child of a fire lieutenant. Her personal experience and marketing education make her an excellent addition to the Stewart-Cooper-Newell team.
Education
Clemson University - Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Job Titles:
- Director Business Development and Marketing
Job Titles:
- Commission - Registered Architect
Job Titles:
- Construction Administrator
Ren is a 5th generation General Contractor, with over 27 years of hands on experience in a family-owned commercial construction business. Ren has an integral role in the successful completion of all Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects projects. As a construction administrator, he coordinates with the project owner, Principal-in-Charge and General Contractor to ensure projects are built to the full accuracy, completeness and quality shown on the drawings. In addition to shop drawing review and RFI responses inside the office, Ren provides on-site construction inspections, monthly coordination meetings, final inspections and field coordination.
Education
Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Business Administration
Liberty University - Masters of Arts & Christian Ministry, Leadership Cognate
Scott works closely with our Architects and Project Managers to support and assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of the design projects that our firm undertakes.
Shane's career in the AEC industry began in the building material sales/supply and construction fields. He has been providing design services since 1997 and has most recently practiced architecture in the technically demanding environs of Alaska and Wyoming where he completed numerous projects in the emergency services, aviation, medical, civic, primary and higher education sectors.
Shane is a keen listener and one of the most detail oriented people you will ever meet. As a conduit and disseminator of information, he is a superb facilitator of service to his clients and an excellent manager of highly collaborative teams. He took both his undergraduate and professional degrees in architecture from the College of Architecture at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He is NCARB certified and licensed to practice architecture in the states of North Carolina, Arkansas and Alaska.
Education
UNCC College of Architecture - Bachelor of Architecture - BA in Architecture
University of Alaska-Anchorage - Arctic Engineering & Northern Design
Indiana & Purdue University-Indianapolis - Architectural / Construction Technology
United States Navy - Steelworker "A" School
Certifications
Stephen is from Albuquerque, NM, but spent most of his life on the mission field in Albania. He returned to the US to pursue an education at Judson University, just outside of Chicago. After obtaining his Architectural Degree, he moved to North Carolina and began his architectural internship at SCN. He looks forward to continuing his education and career in architecture.
Education
Judson University - Bachelors of Arts in Architecture