Peterson new civic practice leader at HMC Architects

Kyle Peterson, AIA, managing principal of HMC Architects’ San Diego office, has been promoted to the company’s new civic practice leader. HMC Architects specializes in healthcare, education and civic architecture.

Peterson brings deep experience to his new role, as well as a commitment to building and strengthening client relationships, according to an HMC news release. His promotion underscores HMC’S belief in developing and promoting internal talent and recognizes Peterson’s role as a leader, mentor and award-winning expert in the civic market.

He will work across all HMC’S offices in his new role, leveraging talent from each studio to develop a dedicated civic team. He will also lead business development and continue to support Prek-12 school districts with whom he has longstanding relationships.

Peterson joined HMC in 2001. He began his career as a designer and eventually moved into project management and architect roles.

In the last five years, he’s been primarily involved in the active pursuit of new work and management and development of large Prek-12 and civic projects.

“I am thrilled to be named HMC’S civic practice leader and can’t wait to engage with the fantastic talent across the firm to grow this practice and create a positive impact through our work,” said Peterson. “Civic projects have been a passion of mine my entire career, and I’m excited to share our mission of Design for Good with our clients and communities.”

Other notable career moves

Cole Christian is starting a new position as outreach coordinator at Amigos de las Americas San Diego Chapter.

Sunni Robertson has accepted a new role as director of volunteers and community engagement at Jewish Family Service of San Diego.

Daniel Newell is the new executive director of career services at San Diego State University.

Jason Paulson is the new regional manager in San Diego for Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply.

Alexis Ross is starting a new position as a game operations assistant at San Diego Gulls.

Natalie Hosea is the new San Diego head of pharmaceutical candidate optimization at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Sophia Gee recently started a new position as chief of staff to the CEO at Rejuvenate Bio in San Diego.

Christina Marie Green is the new chief of staff for the Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at Associated Students of UC San Diego.

Emily Fick is starting a new position as human resources manager for the County of San Diego.

Kyle Peterson