Architecture firm Goettsch Partners has named James Zheng as CEO. In addition, Paul De Santis has joined Chairman James Goettsch as a co-design director for the practice. As the primary partners in the Chicago-based firm, the three have worked closely together for more than 17 years. Goettsch will continue to serve as chairman while Zheng assumes the full CEO title as well as that of president. Goettsch and Zheng have shared leadership and management responsibilities since 2013 and served as co-CEOs since 2018. As co-design directors, Goettsch and De Santis will collaborate in guiding the firm’s architectural philosophy while ensuring design excellence.
Sarah Jacobson was named the first female president of architectural and design firm Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), a Clayco subsidiary. Jacobson, with the company since 2017, has worked as an architect and project leader on numerous large projects. In addition to her current role leading LJC’s new Los Angeles-area office, she will also be responsible for overall leadership, including staff development, revenue growth and profitability.