Lead by example. Outwork the competition. That’s Ben’s approach to showing up for clients and teams with the focus needed to bring each project’s vision to life.
As leader of our Charlotte office, Ben helps align client goals with the right design team to deliver solutions that strengthen the communities they serve. With more than 30 years of experience, he is known for translating complex goals into functional, adaptable and distinctive spaces while building lasting relationships rooted in trust, collaboration and shared purpose.
Ben guides conversations early in the design process to build consensus and create alignment around each project’s goals. He’s involved from concept through completion, helping teams balance budget, schedule and quality while creating work they are proud to share. His creative process is rooted in curiosity, driving him to unpack each project’s unique context and often draw inspiration from across the arts — including fine art, performance and music — to shape design solutions that feel purposeful and enduring.
A few clients and collaborators
- UNC Chapel Hill
- North Carolina State University
- Appalachian State University
- Elon University
Expertise
- Partnering with clients to develop facilities and environments that embody their institutional values and aspirations
- Building high-performing teams equipped to address the unique opportunities and challenges of each project
- Guiding projects from visioning and programming through design, construction, and project closeout
Pursuits
- Art and Architecture Committee member for the Foundation of Shalom Park
- Board member and current treasurer of Lee Institute
- Golf, traveling, skiing and walking (a lot of walking – Ben has taken at least 10,000 steps a day every day for the past 4.5 years)
- Continually nurturing a supportive, caring and loyal workplace environment
