Todd E. Andrews Named Principal

CENTERBROOK, Conn. – Leading a series of promotions, Centerbrook Architects & Planners announced that Todd E. Andrews, AIA has become the firm’s newest principal.

Andrews came to Centerbrook in 1996 upon graduation from the Syracuse University School of Architecture. A resident of Deep River, Connecticut, Andrews’ diverse design experience includes buildings that support and enhance education, learning, research, worship and community. A principal focus has been his work on more than 20 projects at world-renowned Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Andrews joins the firm’s principal group that includes Jefferson B. Riley, FAIA, Mark Simon, FAIA, Chad Floyd, FAIA, and Jim Childress, FAIA. He is the first new principal to join the firm’s ownership since Childress in 1996.

“Todd’s leadership and refined design skills are invaluable assets to our clients and the firm,” Childress said. “We look forward to Todd sharing his talent, expertise and enthusiasm with us for years to come.”

Centerbrook also announced that Associate Principals Justin Hedde, AIA, and Elizabeth Hedde, AIA, will join the five principals as part of the firm’s senior leadership team.

“Like Todd, Justin and Beth have emerged as the future of our firm,” Childress said. “Not only are they talented designers, but they eagerly pursue opportunities to take the firm to the next level.”

In other firm news, Mark Herter, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, and Reno Migani, AIA, were named associate principals while David O’Connor, AIA, JIA, LEED BD+C, Agatha Vastakis Pestilli, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, and Andrew Santaniello, AIA were promoted to senior associate.