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JPRA Promotes Staff Members to Senior Associate + Associate

September 15, 2011

JPRA Architects is pleased to announce the following promotions:

Mark Ehgotz and Chris Lentine have been promoted to the level of Senior Associate.

Mark Ehgotz serves as a senior designer and has over fifteen years of experience designing and managing projects in the retail, hospitality and residential sectors. Mark recevied his Masters of Architecture with Distinction from the University of Michigan, during which he spent time studying at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree from Lawrence Technological University. He is a member of the USGBC and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Chris Lentine serves as a project architect/manager and specializes in architectural/engineering design and construction documentation/development for JPRA's retail and commercial projects. He has nineteen years of experience in the field of architecture. Chris holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from Lawrence Technological University and is a registered architect in the State of Michigan. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the USGBC. Chris previously held the title of Associate.

The role of Senior Associate with in the firm reflects a position more deeply involved with the operation of the firm while maintaining their roles as project managers. Senior Associates hold exceptional professional skills and leadership abilities, and lend assistance to the Principals with the day to day operation of the Firm.

In addition, Scott Poloney has been promoted to the level of Associate. The role of Associate reflects a select group of staff members who have been recognized as making a significant contribution to the firm.

Scott Poloney has been involved as a designer in many retail, office, entertainment and mixed-use projects and is primarily responsible for input on all design presentations and 3d visualization. Scott also manages all in-house training for 3D / Graphic software.  He received dual Bachelor degrees from Lawrence Technological University in both Architecture and Architectural Imaging/Illustration and is currently working on his Masters in Architecture.

The announcement was made jointly on September 15, 2011 by James Grigsby, AIA, Chairman / Chief Executive Officer and William J. Beitz, Jr., AIA, OAA, AAA, President/COO.