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Announcing Our 2026 Promotions
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At Ayers Saint Gross, our work is shaped by creative, collaborative employee-owners whose talent and dedication expand our impact. This year, we are excited to recognize the following individuals whose promotions mark an important step in their professional journeys and in the continued evolution of our firm.
These individuals bring curiosity, technical excellence, and a collaborative spirit to every project. In their new roles, they will help to shape design , mentor emerging staff, and reinforce the values that define our work. To celebrate their achievements, we invited their colleagues to reflect on the qualities, contributions, and experiences that have led to their success.
TITLE CHANGE:
Charlie Francis, Senior Graphic Designer
“Charlie is deeply thoughtful, incredibly creative, detailed, and thorough in his delivery of projects for both internal and external clients. He has stepped into a role as a mentor and leader to the other designers on the team, and others in the firm seek him out as a knowledgeable source of information and design.”
Charlie is proud to have worked on: bold experiential graphics for The University of Arizona Scottsdale Center and Ayers Saint Gross branding guidelines.
ASSOCIATES:
“Antonio has contributed to both architectural and planning projects with energy and delivers beautiful, thoughtful, and well-documented work. He is generous with his time, actively mentoring younger staff and fostering a supportive environment that raises the quality of work across the team.”
Antonio is proud to have worked on: impactful cultural planning projects including work in AlUla and Hegra. He is also active in the firm’s Celebrations and Connections Committee.
“Oriana has contributed her design and documentation talent on numerous projects while also becoming an American citizen, co-chairing NOMA Arizona, and actively participating as an AIA Arizona member.” – Eric Zobrist
Oriana is proud to have worked on: master planning and architecture for the University of Texas at Laredo, the Edison Eastlake affordable housing initiative in Downtown Phoenix, and firm initiatives like our Inclusion and Belonging Committee and the LatinX Affinity Group.
“Slade has contributed his design and documentation skills on many Texas projects while also becoming a registered architect, LEED green associate, and Robert Saemisch Prize Winner for which he traveled Europe for weeks documenting research for study and presentation.”
Slade is proud to have worked on: two large classroom buildings that will shape student experiences for decades to come, including the University of Texas at El Paso Texas Western Hall and the Texas State University STEM Classroom Building. He is also proud to have helped plan last year’s Jim Wheeler Day of Service in the Arizona Office.
SENIOR ASSOCIATES:
“Igor’s meticulous attention to detail and deep expertise in design, documentation, and detailing directly elevates the quality and execution of every project he touches.”
Igor is proud to have worked on: transformative academic renovation projects including Arizona State University Durham Hall and the Texas A&M University Zachry Engineering Education Complex.
“A valued and beloved firm member, Angi can take an unresolved idea – or a hint of an idea – and elevate it. She has had the opportunity to contribute to many firm-wide initiatives, and her work is always done in support of the strongest overall design solution.”
Angi is proud to have worked on: environmental graphics honoring place and culture at University of Maryland’s Yahentamitsi Dining Hall and the University of Texas, Knoxville School of Nursing, and our 2025 Comparing Campuses poster, Spaces for Belonging.
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