BARBERMCMURRY - Key Persons


A.J. Heidel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Abby Farr

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer

Angela Berrier

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Brooke Chandler

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer

Chris Vecitis

Job Titles:
  • Architect

Christy Lane

Job Titles:
  • Controller
As Controller, Christy oversees BarberMcMurry's invoicing, accounting and financial information. Believe it or not, Christy wanted to be an accountant even as a child - but don't let that fool you: she has drag raced before (just don't tell her teenage son). She and her family live in Karns.

Chuck Griffin - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Firm Leadership Team
  • President

Curtis Rolen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Information Director & Specifications Manager

Drew Newman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate & Digital Practice Manager

Emmie Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Heather Beck - CCO, VP

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications
  • Member of the Firm Leadership Team
  • Vice President

Katie Lowery

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer

Kelby Rippy

Job Titles:
  • Architecture Student

Kelly Headden - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • COO
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the Firm Leadership Team

Kristin Colwell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Studio Manager

Langston Dailey

Job Titles:
  • Architect

Laura Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Lauren Shepherd

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate
  • WELL AP

Marlena Rhinehart

Job Titles:
  • Interior Design Graduate

Matt Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Construction Administrator

Matthew Jordan

Job Titles:
  • Design Manager
  • Senior Associate

Michaela Mary

Job Titles:
  • Architect
Michaela came to the architecture industry while working on her associate degree at Pellissippi State Community College. After being encouraged to continue her education, she earned her degree from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design. During her schooling, she worked at the University's FabLab, where she gained skills in digital fabrication and additive manufacturing. As a designer, she draws from her experience studying abroad in Helsinki, Finland, and brings a thoughtful perspective to aesthetics, feasibility and construction logistics. Michaela and her husband can often be found at the local climbing gym, Ijams Crag, or Obed with their dog, Lady.

Michaelanne Collins

Job Titles:
  • Submittals Coordinator

Mike Dooley - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Firm Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President

Paige Bolton

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Office Administrator

Ryan Dobbs - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Firm Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President

Sarah Peacock

Job Titles:
  • Architect