IRVINE, Calif. (July 23, 2024) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Michael Cody, Director, Industrial Cold & Food (ICF), has been named Practice Leader for its Industrial Cold & Food business sector across the Americas. The firm has considerable experience serving nationwide corporate accounts and remains at the forefront of the innovation-driven ICF industry, which has experienced explosive demand and double-digit growth rates over the past five years.
The ‘Practice Leader’ designation recognizes select senior team members’ industry category expertise. It is a leadership role at Ware Malcomb created to diversify its business and support dedicated market-specific capabilities firmwide.
“Michael provides leadership in the design and development of cold storage and food-grade buildings, is a business development rockstar and a great mentor and leader for his teams,” said Cameron Trefry, Regional Vice President. “We are excited for the future of our ICF business as Michael takes the reigns as Practice Leader.”
Cody has developed a wealth of architectural knowledge throughout his 33 years working in the field. His project experience ranges from high-rise multifamily, to commercial/industrial and fast-casual restaurants. He has significant experience in all facets of development, architecture and design, including leadership, project management, development, and the entitlement process. Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2017, Cody has been an integral member of the ICF practice group and serves as Director, Industrial Cold & Food team in the firm’s Oak Brook office.
Cody earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is involved in his community through volunteer work on behalf of the DuPage chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects. Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm by Zweig Group. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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