Faces of FAY: Shaina Kay Armstrong
Shaina Kay Armstrong (B.I.D. ’11) is the founder and director of design at SK Design Studio, Hospitality Architecture & Interiors. Armstrong said that her position in the industry is to bring diversity to design. In addition to working on a variety of project types, Armstrong has spoken at schools and colleges to encourage creative careers to underrepresented students.
Faces of FAY: Matt Mihalevich
Matt Mihalevich (B.L.A. ’01) is the active transportation manager at the City of Fayetteville. In his role, he is responsible for all aspects of the development of the trail system. Mihalevich said he used his design degree to help create Fayetteville’s first paved trails and in the development of Fayetteville’s 54-mile network of shared-use paved trails.
Faces of FAY: Carl Smith
Carl Smith is professor of landscape architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, where he’s taught since 2008. He is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and Chartered (licensed) landscape architect in the United Kingdom. He’s also a Chartered Geographer and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He has wide, international experience in the practice, teaching and research of landscape and urbanism, and is co-principal of Worth Design LLC, a landscape architecture and urban design office in Fayetteville.
Faces of FAY: Ngozi Brown
Ngozi “Nome” Brown is an assistant professor of practice in architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. Brown, AIA, ASID, NOMA, NCARB, NCIDQ, M.Ed., LEED AP ND, EDAC, GPCP, is a licensed architect and an NCIDQ-certified interior designer. She is the owner and principal of NOB A+D, PLC, an architecture and interior design firm in central and northwest Arkansas.
Faces of FAY: Jason Jackson
Jason Jackson (B.Arch. ’06) is a partner and owner of brg3s architects in Memphis, Tennessee. During this conversation, he shared how difficult circumstances had him living alone at age 16, unsure if he could even attend college. Then, he persevered and thrived, eventually building a career for himself.
Faces of FAY: Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker (B.Arch. ’16) is the wood fabrication specialist at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. In this conversation, he discussed how his architectural passion ignited early on when crafting things in childhood and has continued into his current position.
Faces of FAY: Lee Porter
Lee Porter (B.L.A. ’11) is the owner and landscape architect at Ozark Green Roofs. During this conversation, she discussed developing a love for landscape architecture and beginning her own green roof company.
Faces of FAY: Tahar Messadi
Tahar Messadi is an associate professor of architecture and the 21st Century Chair in Sustainability in the Fay Jones School. He is an expert in building systems integration and sustainable design. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate program, Messadi serves as a faculty mentor for U of A students in the Environmental Dynamics doctoral program.
Faces of FAY: Theresa Parrish
Theresa Parrish joined the Fay Jones School in 2014 as an administrative assistant. In 2019, she transitioned to her current position as the academic counselor for first-year students. In 2020, she also started co-teaching the school’s first-year experience class, University Perspectives.
Faces of FAY: Ernest Banks
Ernest Banks (B.Arch. ’18), is an architectural designer at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. During this conversation, he discussed essential skills for the profession and how he gives back to the community through architectural advocacy.