Specialized hospitality architecture firm Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects (NMDA) has promoted Christina Straughan (pictured above) to partner in the firm. This promotion reflects her exceptional performance and leadership, and her contributions to the growth of the company, according to NMDA. Alongside Straughan’s promotion, the company is also elevating two long-standing members of its team, Michael Lungren and Greg Villegas, to associate principal and vice president, respectively. These promotions signify Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects’ commitment to promoting from within and developing its team members.
As the newly named partner, Straughan brings more than 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry to Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects. In her role as creative director, she has worked closely with the partners to develop innovative design concepts, company branding and marketing communications. Straughan’s extensive experience and expertise in the hospitality industry have enabled her to effectively lead the design teams in producing high-quality client packages. Additionally, she has been instrumental in creating and managing the firm’s brand identity on a global scale, ensuring a cohesive and recognizable image that reflects the company’s values and reputation for excellence.
Alongside Straughan’s promotion, Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects has promoted Lungren to associate principal. With his exceptional performance and extensive experience in the field of architecture, Lungren has played a key role in the firm’s success and growth over the years. As a leading figure in the architectural artist world, Lungren brings a unique and innovative approach to his work, and his promotion is a testament to his continued commitment to excellence in architecture. He is known for his ability to work closely with clients to develop their ideas and transform them into mood-provoking artistic representations that bring their vision to life. With years of experience in the industry, Lungren has honed his skills in visualizing his clients’ architectural intent and creating designs that meet and exceed their expectations. His promotion to associate principal is affirmation of his contributions to Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects and his continued commitment to excellence in architecture.
Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects has also promoted Villegas from senior designer to VP. With his exceptional design skills and leadership abilities, Villegas has been an integral part of the firm’s success for many years. He has played a key role in developing and delivering innovative design solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, including hospitality, commercial and residential. In his new role as VP, Villegas will continue to lead the design team and ensure the firm’s design standards are consistently met or exceeded. His promotion reflects his outstanding performance, dedication and contribution to Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects’ success.
Hiring from within and continuing to grow NMDA is part of the company’s ethos, Founder/CEO Nunzio DeSantis explained, “We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of Christina Straughan, Michael Lungren and Greg Villegas. Their hard work, exceptional talent and leadership skills have made a significant impact on our firm’s success, and we are proud to have them on our team. We are dedicated to promoting from within and growing our company with the best talent, and these promotions are proof of that commitment. We look forward to seeing the continued contributions and achievements of Christina, Michael and Greg in their new roles as they help lead our firm to even greater heights.”
Photography: Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects
