EMPLOYEE NEWS

MHM is excited to welcome a new member to the team.

Michelle Benjamin is a thoughtful designer with a degree in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). She believes in design that honors people, place, and culture, and that together successful architecture and interiors respond to the psychological, social, and physical needs of the people inhabiting a space. Through an intentional and collaborative approach, Michelle enthusiastically connects her client’s wants and needs with evidence-based research and a physical design solution that is accessible to all.

EMPLOYEE NEWS

We are excited to welcome a new member to the team.

Pruett Smith is a Knoxville native and graduate from the University of Tennessee with both a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Master of Architecture. Using both her graphic and technical skills, she is looking forward to bringing a cross-disciplinary approach to her work at MHM.

EMPLOYEE NEWS

MHM welcomed two new faces to the firm last month! Learn more about these fantastic individuals below!

Aaron Miller, AIA, CSI is a Senior Associate and seasoned Project Manager with over 20 years of experience working in the architecture and construction industry. He takes pride in being a team player with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills and strives to exceed client expectations on every project he touches. His construction background and involvement in all aspects of the delivery process from strategic planning to quality control and construction contract administration allow him to skillfully lead clients and their teams through the entire project from its conception. A Knoxville native, Aaron finds himself often giving back to the community and is currently serving on the board of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) advancing the design and construction industry through education and collaboration as well as serving on the Fountain City Recreation Commission.

Lauren Lucchesi, LEED AP is a Senior Interior Designer who is curiously engaged with how people interact with their environments.  Her goal is to create and deliver the most exceptional product possible for every project that creates both aesthetic and economic value for all. Her varied studio experience over the last fifteen years allows her to easily collaborate with a diverse range of clients from major corporations to non-profit startups. She is passionate about forming relationships and strives to be a team player to ensure that each project goes beyond meeting expectations. Lauren is continuously finding inspiration through most anything, searching out new materials and sources. She likes to consider everything an opportunity.  She is sensitive to design and believes that when approaching projects - "simple is smart.”

MHM New Hires

MHM has hired 5 new employees this fall. We are thrilled to have them as part of our team.

Paul McCall is a registered architect and graduate of UTK College of Architecture + Design who has worked in Knoxville (and Nashville) for the past 20+ years. Paul and his wife Tarra run a highly unprofitable and time-draining Uber service for their two daughters, Aislin and Kimbell.

Erik Hall is an east Tennessee native, and received his Master’s degree in Architecture from The University of Tennessee.  Erik has a degree in Historic Preservation and Community Planning from the College of Charleston.  He lives with his fiancé Cara and black lab Yogi, and they enjoy all things outdoors.

Alli Randall now calls Knoxville “home” after living here for nearly 12 years.  She graduated in 2016 with her Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Tennessee.  She loves snuggling her Husky Zeus, and formerly loved watching UT Football until she could no longer bare to watch the misery any longer.

Taylor Odom graduated from the University of Tennessee this past May with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design.  Prior to joining us this summer, she interned at Gensler, Chicago last year. She lived in East Tennessee since she was born and decided to call Knoxville home. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends as well as being outdoors.

Josh Cline McGee is a licensed architect and recently relocated from Charlotte, NC. He maintained his own firm – CMA Design PLLC – for the past 7 years and is Senior Editor for the recently published Architectural Graphic Standards 12th edition. His wife Susan is a botanical artist and native to Knoxville. Josh enjoys football, Susan doesn’t.

Welcome New Employees

MHM is thrilled to announce we have three new team members at the firm. Kathryn Greer and Jake Thomas are both joining us as project architects and recent graduate Hannah Starnes will join us as an interior designer. Join us in learning more about these talented individuals below.

Kathryn Greer has lived in Knoxville, TN for the past four years following receiving her Master’s degree in Architecture from The University of Tennessee.  Kathryn is a licensed architect with a professional degree in landscape architecture.  She lives with her husband John, son William, and two dogs Pumpkin and Bowie.

Jake Thomas is a licensed architect who has worked in Knoxville since graduating with his Master of Architecture from the University of Tennessee in 2008.  He and his wife Jessie enjoy talking about football and fixing up their old home.

Hannah Starnes recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelors in Interior Design.  She interned here at MHM during her senior year and will finally be joining us full time as an Interior Designer. She has lived in Knoxville for the past 4 years and enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and her puppy, Pepper.