Multifaceted design firm seeking additional talent to meet post-pandemic project demands
Kimmerle Group, a New Jersey-based, multifaceted design, real estate, planning, development, and branding practice announces four new hires: Manuel Sia joins as associate in the production department; Leighann Laurencelle as a junior designer in the interiors practice; Marleni Galindo joins as an account manager for Kimmerle Workspace; and Kimberly Allman will manage all marketing/communications and administrative efforts at Kimmerle Group.
“Kimmerle Group is proud to welcome Manuel, Leighann, Marleni and Kimberly, whose expertise will benefit the firm as we tackle major project assignments for new and legacy clients across a variety of sectors,” said George J. Kimmerle, PhD, AIA, PP, NCARB, a founding president and partner at Kimmerle Group. “As many clients look ahead to post-pandemic recovery, we are experiencing significant project work in the workspace and medical arenas, and our new team members are uniquely positioned to help the firm meet these demands.”
Associate Manuel Sia joins Kimmerle Group from Ted Moudis Associates, where he spent nearly 15 years specializing in corporate interiors in New York City. A proven leader with the ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion, Manuel will help lead Kimmerle Newman Architects’ production department, focused on code, cost and quality control. Manuel is currently working on Evercore’s new office at 20 Independence Blvd. in Warren, NJ, as well as new spaces for Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals at Glenpointe in Teaneck, NJ, Omnicare in Elmwood Park, NJ, Schlesinger Group, Lucosky Brookman, Paychex, and Signature Acquisition’s 100 Tice Boulevard in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. His design acuity and technical knowhow allows him to provide advanced quality control for the firm’s clients. Manuel has a passion for leading staff mentoring and training towards quality improvement of design and contract documents; his multiple talent sets are dedicated to quality delivery and technical excellence. Manuel holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Thomas in Manila, Philippines.
Leighann Laurencelle brings several years of experience in interior design and architecture to her role as Junior Designer at Kimmerle Group. She will support all design and production efforts for the firm’s projects, leveraging her strong relationships within the industry to provide top-quality results for Kimmerle’s clients. Her current work for Kimmerle includes CD sets for clients, renderings, finish selection and specification, and creation of existing due diligence / conditions reports. Leighann is currently working on projects for Paychex, Signature Acquisition’s 100 Tice Boulevard in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to Kimmerle, Leighann was a facility analyst for corporate requirements and other space planning needs at The Aztec Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in interior design as well as a Master of Architecture, both from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
As an account manager for Kimmerle Workspace, Marleni Galindo will focus on the design and specification of FFE and furnishing needs for the firm’s clients, applying her 15 years of experience as an interior designer and project architect. Marleni has already jumped into her new role at Kimmerle by managing the installation of a new office design for The Score and working on furniture elements for a new media center and library for the private parochial school Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, NJ. Marleni joins Kimmerle from Jonas, Inc., a luxury, custom upholstery firm where she spent several years as a project manager, leading design efforts for a variety of market segments. She led the fabrication of custom furniture for Tiffany & Co.’s new stores worldwide, creating new furniture from scratch for the brand’s redesigned sales floors in the U.S., UK and Asia. Marleni holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Rutgers University School of Business, and an associate degree in Applied Science, Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design.
Kimberly Allman joins the firm as Marketing & Communications Assistant, where she will coordinate public relations and marketing efforts, and manage the firm’s social media and networking outreach. She will support the Kimmerle Group partners, department heads and managing directors with project and marketing communications, including web and social media updates, and take the lead on management of corporate and association meetings and events. Kimberly developed a successful career in hospitality and event management through administrative and operational opportunities with notable private county clubs in the area. Her efforts included support for social and corporate operations, business development and client relations. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Science in event and hospitality management from Johnson & Wales University.
About Kimmerle Group
Kimmerle Group is a multifaceted architecture, design and consulting practice with more than three decades in the real estate and construction industries, specializing in office, multifamily, retail, medical, industrial, and investment properties throughout the United States, with a focus on the New York metropolitan area.
Architecture and design expertise support the consulting approach at the core of Kimmerle’s practice since its foundation in 1990. Since inception, the firm has operated in a set of affiliated specialties, including urban planning & design, healthcare real estate consulting and design, workspace procurement, project management, real estate services, and branding. Kimmerle’s sustained growth is a result of both a big-picture focus on every assignment, and the intimate and transparent business relationships the firm has built throughout the years.
Kimmerle is recognized for its commitment to evidence-based design and the application of green, sustainable architecture principles. Kimmerle’s leadership is also continuously engaged in academic research, extending the depth of the firm’s practice, especially on issues relating to community health, sustainability, justice, and human empowerment.
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