DIGroup Architecture has promoted several architectural team members. Swarupa Samant has been named Associate Principal and Kelli Glasgow, Scott Hoffman and Jaime Masler Beach have all been elevated to the level of Associate.
“These individuals continue to deliver exceptional levels of service to our clients, and actively contribute to the strategic direction, growth and success of the firm,” said Jeff Venezia, CEO.
Swarupa Samant, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Associate Principal
Since joining the firm in 2014, Swarupa has skillfully managed some of the firm’s largest and most complex urban design-build school projects in New Jersey, exceeding $200 million in construction costs. She is strongly committed to sustainable, sensible design, achieving LEED Level Silver status for both the new $133 million Camden High School and the new $45 million Rose M. Lopez Elementary School in Perth Amboy, as well as LEED Gold certification for the new $32 million School #16 in Paterson. She also managed the completion of the award-winning project Dina’s Dwellings, supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence, in her hometown of New Brunswick.
With over 25 years of experience as an architect in both the United States and India, she mentors our emerging young architects to help them grow professionally; she also serves on DIGroup’s internal IT and Construction Administration/QA QC committees, offering her practical experience to support and guide the company’s workflows.
Kelli Glasgow AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C
Associate
Kelli turned to architecture as a second career after achieving her master’s degree from NJIT, pivoting from a career in retail management, to concentrate on sustainability and design. Since joining DIGroup in 2014, she has developed a diversified body of work, leading projects in the academic, civic, and corporate market sectors. Most notably she led the completion of the UNITI Cultural Center at Stony Brook University, a welcoming and inclusive space for students to come together to celebrate diversity. The project was a well-coordinated, collaborative effort between the firm’s architecture, interior design, and graphic design studios.
Kelli leads the firm’s most complex and challenging projects. Her ability to develop and expand relationships with clients throughout both design and construction phases produces a continuous stream of repeat business. Her commitment to the firm and people within the firm is evident and valued. As chair of DIG’s Human Resources Committee, Kelli assists in developing company policy, standards, and procedures, and organizes professional learning sessions and employee appreciation events.
Scott D. Hoffman
Associate
Scott joined the firm in 2009 after a 12-year stint with renowned Hillier Architecture. He has garnered extensive knowledge and experience within senior living, academic, healthcare and civic sectors during his career. His passion for design is infectious and clients appreciate his patience and ability to guide them through the entire process.
While he is largely focused on the design of health and wellness facilities for independent, assisted and memory care residences for senior living clientele, his efforts are also directed towards urban design. He recently designed the new Clinton Hill Early Childhood Learning Center, which transformed a long-vacant site in the historic South Ward of Newark, into a vibrant and welcoming childcare/educational facility for the community and their families.
Beyond his project responsibilities, he is a contributing member to the firm’s Design Group and Human Resources Committees.
Jaime Masler Beach, AIA, NCARB
Associate
Jaime has been part of DIGroup for a decade. She has achieved great success as both an architect and generator of new business for the firm. She delights in being a problem solver and is appreciated for her forward-thinking approach, keen observations and insights that enhance the experience of the built environment often beyond the immediate need of a project. Her continuous cultivation of relationships has helped the firm gain traction in the industry.
Jaime manages and designs projects for non-profit clients and health-based universities, including the award-winning Dina’s Dwellings (supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence), three expansion projects for the Jewish Community Housing Corporation’s Lester Senior Housing Community, a new health sciences program at St. Elizabeth University, and clinical suites at Rutgers University. In 2021 she co-presented “Pulling Back the Curtain: A Case Study in Collaboration & Transparency” featuring the award-winning Clinical Academic Research Laboratory at Rutgers RWJ Medical School at the NJAPPA Fall Meeting.
Her commitment to the growth and betterment of the firm is underscored by her recruitment of new hires and participation in the firm’s Human Resources and Professional Development Committees.
DIGroupArchitecture is an award-winning, mid-sized architecture, interior design and graphic design firm with studios specializing in various areas of concentration: education, healthcare, senior housing and community-civic. A minority-owned business with a philosophy that everyone deserves great architecture, DIG is currently staffed with approximately 30 professionals and looking to expand our team and to fill the Architect III/Architectural Staff III position.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Interested candidates please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to: [email protected].
At DIG, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Architect III
Barbara graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute’s Architecture program. She has spent over a decade in marketing, where her understanding of architecture uniquely enhances her ability to inform the firm’s proposal development and marketing communication strategies and to position the firm as an industry leader. Barbara leverages the team’s knowledge and expertise into compelling content that reinforces brand identity and builds recognition among our clients and peers.
She handles the rigors of her role with determination and adapts quickly to challenges, which stems from an adventurous spirit. When not fine-tuning workflow efficiencies, Barbara is out and about with her family enjoying the outdoors; from ski slopes to local trails to playgrounds to CrossFit.
Emily graduated with a Business Degree from TCNJ and has worked in the Accounting and Finance departments for software, manufacturing and construction companies. Her professional strengths in accounts receivable, process improvement and account analysis are well suited for the complex nature of architectural project billing.
Emily loves to bake, but don’t ask her to make dinner – cooking is not her forte! Her husband is the family chef, and their two young daughters love to “help” in the kitchen. Some of Emily’s favorite things to do include riding bikes with her older daughter Layla, reading with her younger daughter Evelyn, going out to dinner with her husband and friends, and drinking a cup of coffee in peace and quiet.
Chris A’Hearn comes to DIG with over 20 years of experience in corporate financial management across several industries. Along with a BS in Accounting from Rutgers University’s School of Business and an MBA from Monmouth University, Chris has a keen interest in sustainable building solutions and earned the LEED AP Certification. With his experience in engineering and commercial construction, Chris helps DIG to achieve its financial growth initiatives. He brings his passion for sustainable construction and design to the firm as well as contributing his financial expertise to the DIG team focusing on future success.
Away from the office, Chris and his wife, Anne, stay busy with 2 children. Emily studies at Bucknell University and is interested in life sciences. Andy is a gifted and talented student as well as a competitive YMCA swimmer.
DIGroupArchitecture is an award-winning, mid-sized architecture, interior design and graphic design firm with studios specializing in various areas of concentration: education, healthcare, senior housing and community-civic. A minority-owned business with a philosophy that everyone deserves great architecture, DIG is currently staffed with approximately 30 professionals and looking to expand our team and to fill the Architect I/Architectural Staff I position.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Interested candidates please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to: [email protected].
At DIG, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
