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Ricardo Socorro has more than two decades of industry experience and will focus on project management and client relations.

The six staff members have been elevated to the firm’s leadership roster.

Charley Reed joins the firm as a senior project architect and Esperanza Harper joins as a healthcare planner, design researcher, and lean design practitioner.

Matthew Deeke has been with the firm since 2005 and has overseen a wide range of project types including commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and education.

He brings 30 years of experience and will provde leadership in the healthcare building team in Los Angeles.

Stephanie Reem has been elected to the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers board of directors and Lisa J. Smith has joined the firm as senior associate and business developer.

Johnson, a partner, brings more than 20 years of experience and Walski joins as an associate.

He joined the firm last April and brings 30 years of experience in facility management, design, and construction.

The staff members have been elevated to various roles including Principal, Associate Principal, Senior Associate, and Associate.

Tom Birdsey has retired from the role and will continue to serve as chairman of the board.