MKMDESIGN.COM - Key Persons
Corey Clark's professional practice is focused on improving processes and operations in healthcare environments. He understands the effect architecture and design can have on the way individuals interact, feel, and communicate in these spaces. While receiving his Master of Architecture, Corey geared his focus towards reimagining the role healthcare environments play during the end-of-life for the terminally ill, researching the physical, mental, and emotional side of the care continuum and how codependency occurs between community and patients. As a Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, his recent studies have expanded to encompass the process improvement of care delivery through the full spectrum of the care continuum and the environments in which they occur.
At MKM, Corey has had an active role in designing various healthcare facilities from tenant buildouts to primary care clinics. Beyond his work in healthcare design, Corey has worked on public projects ranging from housing, community development projects, and public libraries. Corey is responsible for assisting in project management, including planning, architectural design, visualization, and construction administration.
For over 25 years, Jerry Nix has intensely focused on healthcare facility design and planning, leading the firm's design team on many of our most recognizable projects. Through efficient contractor communication and comprehensive design documentation, these multi-phased projects have dramatically changed the way our clients deliver service to the community, while proceeding on schedule and under budget. In overseeing the firm's acute care work, he dedicates time to researching topics that help organizations draw the important distinction between "outputs" and "outcomes," paying specific attention to how design decisions can positively impact clinical results.
Jordan's professional practice experience has an emphasis in technical and institutional projects. His knowledge of the construction industry enhances his ability to produce detailed documents and specifications. Jordan serves as MKM's Quality Control Manager.
As a Principal, Matt Sparling provides valuable leadership within the firm's healthcare studio. With over fifteen years managing complex healthcare projects for large institutional clients, he has a reputation for successfully planning, designing, and executing right-sized solutions that benefits our client's goals. His ability to skillfully facilitate interdisciplinary design teams and engage diverse user groups has provided invaluable service to our clients.
As a practicing architect, Megan Crites has dedicated her time and energy to the improving health and well-being through design. Focusing on long-term care and behavioral health environments, she has researched and developed designs for large and small scale projects from concept to construction.
Megan Zwick, Director of Operations, oversees all business systems for the firm, including investment, personnel, and operational strategies. She leads the firm's finances, contract management, information technology, and day-to-day business activities. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trine University. She is a Fort Wayne native and active community member volunteering for numerous organizations. Megan serves on committees for the Emerging Leaders Alliance, Living Fort Wayne's Summer Concert Series, Eco Fest Fort Wayne, and the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Early Learning Committee. She is one of the founding board members of the N.E.W. (Nontraditional Employment for Women) Workshop Fort Wayne and serves as a board intern for LEARN Resource Center. Megan is a 2019 Leadership Fort Wayne graduate.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Suzan Moriarty has over 30 years of experience in business development with a 13-year focus in senior care. She has a passion for supporting positive patient care outcomes and works to foster client relationships with health and wellness organizations. Suzan has a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health from Chamberlain University.
Job Titles:
- Healthcare Education and Simulation Center
Zach Benedict has dedicated his career to understanding the connection between people and places. As a principal at the firm, he manages numerous projects ranging from critical access hospitals to public libraries. In addition to his architectural work, Zach manages the firm's research initiatives and hosts Health is Membership, a video series by MKM exploring the connection between placemaking and well-being.
Zach oversees MKM's community health work. With an extensive background in urban sociology, he is considered one of the leading voices in the "Lifetime Community" movement, focusing on the socio-economic benefits of age-friendly neighborhoods. Through these efforts, he has lectured internationally on numerous topics, discussions that focus on encouraging communities to reevaluate the importance of inclusive civic space.
In acknowledgment of his work, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized him with the "Young Architect Award." Additionally, Ball State University's College of Architecture and Planning Alumni Society recognized him with the Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement. He is the youngest individual to ever receive this award.