Library Team

Library Planning Lead | Principal-in-Charge

Amy believes every library has a story to tell and that the best designs begin by listening. With more than 25 years of experience and a career focused on libraries, she helps communities transform aspirations into welcoming, flexible, and deeply loved civic spaces. Her work blends community engagement, operational insight, and design excellence to create libraries that strengthen connection, curiosity, and belonging.

Sustainability & Community Design Leader

Peter brings people, place, and performance together. A champion of regenerative design and healthy communities, he helps libraries connect to their environment through thoughtful engagement, biophilic design, and sustainable strategies. His work focuses on creating inspiring public spaces that are both environmentally responsible and deeply meaningful to the people who use them.

Project Architect | Associate

Megan believes impactful architecture fosters community, belonging, and connection to nature. She excels at balancing technical complexity with thoughtful design to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities. Her experience with community centers, recreation facilities, libraries, and schools, has strengthened her commitment to equitable, inclusive design, creating lasting spaces that enrich everyday life.

Interior Designer

Jessica creates interiors that invite exploration, support learning, and stand up to everyday use. With extensive experience designing award-winning libraries and civic spaces, she blends durable materials, thoughtful planning, and vibrant design to create environments that feel warm, intuitive, and welcoming for patrons of all ages.

Project Manager

Miguel has managed healthcare, government, education, and civic projects over his 8 years at Arch Nexus. Libraries in particular are a passion, as he firmly believes it is imperative for all children to have access to a great library. His management approach balances design aspirations with budget, schedule, and functional requirements. He builds rapport with clients by establishing transparency, and a clear line of communication.

Project Manager

Ali is the steady hand that keeps complex projects moving forward. Drawing on more than a decade of experience with Salt Lake County facilities and libraries, she coordinates teams, schedules, and stakeholders while keeping sight of the details that matter most. Her collaborative approach helps translate vision into reality, ensuring projects remain organized, responsive, and successful.

Project Manager

Part architect, part engineer, Kevin excels at turning big ideas into buildings that work beautifully behind the scenes. His background in mechanical engineering and architecture helps library projects navigate complex technical challenges while maintaining a seamless experience for patrons and staff. Kevin is passionate about creating resilient, efficient public facilities built to serve communities for generations.

Project Manager | Associate

Rachel thrives at the intersection of design, communication, and execution. She guides projects from concept through construction with a focus on alignment, accountability, and service. Her ability to balance stakeholder priorities, budgets, and schedules helps create smooth project experiences and successful outcomes for owners, staff, and communities alike.

Design Principal

Robb believes great civic design can elevate everyday life. As Design Principal, he leads the creative vision behind libraries and community spaces that reflect local identity, foster connection, and inspire discovery. His thoughtful leadership helps transform community aspirations into memorable places that leave a lasting impact.

Building Operations Advisor | Associate

Erica brings an operator’s perspective to the design process to ensure your library is practical to operate, maintain, and adapt over time. Her firsthand experience with building systems and occupants will help identify operational considerations early, reduce long-term maintenance challenges, and maximize the value using practical, maintainable solutions.

Design Architect

Shane designs award-winning buildings, translating practical requirements into cohesive, thoughtful, and innovative civic spaces. His approach emphasizes efficient operations, employee pride, and lasting architectural quality while respecting budgets and the public trust placed in facilities leadership.

Building Energy Analyst

Shruti strategically selects LEED credits and performance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and your building's carbon footprint. Through early collaboration, energy modeling, and simulations, she evaluates building systems and operation strategies to maximize energy and water efficiency while balancing the project budget with life-cycle value. Her expertise reduce long-term costs, while improving and sustaining library operations.

Visualization | Associate

Josh's high-fidelity simulations and animations allow library stakeholders to virtually walk through the library before construction begins, making it easy to test materials, optimize lighting, and finalize key decisions early. By catching adjustments on screen rather than in the field, Josh's work prevents costly changes and streamlines the build process. His expertise in environmental signage will also bring the client's values and identity into a physical reality.