IRVINE, Calif. (June 11, 2025) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team will join the firm effective July 2, 2025.
CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team is a premier design practice comprised of interior design, architecture, MEP, structural engineering, and experiential design specialists. Their team members are in several U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas, Nashville, and Seattle.
Jay Todisco, President, Ware Malcomb, said: “We are excited to add talented design team members who have built strong reputations for workplace design in their respective markets with a diverse array of clients, including several prominent national accounts. This infusion of exceptional talent into our interiors practice will enhance our capabilities and expand our reach.”
The addition of MEP and structural engineering starts a new chapter for Ware Malcomb, expanding the firm’s ability to offer clients even more integrated design services.
Ken Wink, CEO, Ware Malcomb stated: “From both a business and practice perspective, CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team and Ware Malcomb share similar values and cultures. We are united in our commitment to providing high-quality design services to our clients, with client relationships being our utmost priority. Our collaborative, people-focused cultures foster a team-oriented, positive environment.”
With this expansion, Ware Malcomb is welcoming the addition of two new Principals:
- Karen McCallum (Atlanta): McCallum most recently served as Managing Director, Americas Design Lead for CBRE and brings more than two decades of experience to her new role at Ware Malcomb.
- Michael Rometo (Atlanta): Rometo brings 25 years of experience and has been with CBRE for the last eight years, most recently serving as Managing Director, Buildings & Systems for CBRE.
McCallum said: “Our shared values and collaborative cultures will ensure a seamless transition for our clients, reinforcing our dedication to high-quality design services and exceptional client relationships. Our existing clients will also benefit from Ware Malcomb’s expanded capabilities.”
The following leaders will also be joining the firm:
- Tina Lamkey: Director, Business Operations, Chicago
- David Pugh: Regional Director, San Francisco
- David Sheehan: Director, Design, New York City
Additionally, Ware Malcomb will be reopening a San Francisco office to further serve existing Bay Area clients and enhance the firm’s footprint in the region.
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 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, hospitality and public/institutional projects. For six consecutive years, Ware Malcomb has been ranked as the #1 Industrial Sector Architecture Firm by Building Design + Construction Magazine. 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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