SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – JCJ Architecture, a leading planning, architecture, and interior design firm, has announced the promotion of Mary Faria to the role of Eastern Managing Director. This strategic move leverages Faria’s extensive operational expertise to enhance project delivery and resource management across the firm’s East Coast operations.
Mary Faria's Expanded Role at JCJ Architecture
With over 34 years of experience in design firm operations, Mary Faria brings a wealth of knowledge to her new position. She will be instrumental in supporting existing contracts, ensuring adherence to critical path schedules, and strategically utilizing JCJ’s employee-owners’ diverse capabilities.
In her role as Eastern Managing Director, Faria will focus on resource planning and allocation throughout the region, aligning operations with JCJ’s stringent standards for project delivery and excellence. She will serve as the primary liaison between operations, project management, and other key departments, fostering optimized performance and consistent processes.
Leadership and Operational Expertise
“Mary’s deep industry knowledge, operational expertise and leadership have already made a significant impact at JCJ,” said Scott Celella, COO, JCJ Architecture. “In addition to her pragmatic sensibility and broad understanding of practice, she brings a personal approach to addressing the day-to-day challenges we face. Her commitment to mentorship, resource management, and client success aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward to the positive contributions she will continue to make throughout our East Coast functions.”
Faria’s journey with JCJ began in 2023 following the firm’s acquisition of Group One Partners, where she served as co-owner/principal for more than three decades. During her tenure at Group One, she oversaw a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including design, architecture, accounting, finance, administration, and human resources.
Continued Dedication to Client Success
Since joining JCJ, Faria has maintained her role as principal in charge of key hospitality projects in Boston, utilizing her management acumen and mentorship to guide the Boston design teams. In her expanded role, she will extend her leadership across JCJ’s regional studios, aligning resources, fostering interoffice collaboration, and driving business objectives to achieve exceptional client outcomes.
“I’m honored to step into this expanded role and am excited to collaborate across our teams,” said Faria. “I remain committed to a personal, hands-on approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities that come with our work, fostering both operational excellence and a positive, growth-oriented culture.”
JCJ Architecture's Commitment to Excellence
JCJ Architecture’s appointment of Mary Faria as Eastern Managing Director underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities and delivering outstanding results for its clients. By leveraging Faria’s extensive experience and leadership, JCJ aims to enhance its project delivery processes and foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. This move solidifies JCJ's position as a leader in the architecture and design industry, focused on delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions.
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