International design firm Ware Malcomb announced that CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team will join the firm effective July 2, 2025.
CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team is a design practice comprised of interior design, architecture, MEP, structural engineering and experiential design specialists. Team members are in several U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas, Nashville and Seattle.
“We are excited to add talented design team members who have built strong reputations for workplace design in their respective markets with a diverse array of clients, including several prominent national accounts,” said Ware Malcomb President Jay Todisco. “This infusion of exceptional talent into our interiors practice will enhance our capabilities and expand our reach.”
The addition of MEP and structural engineering starts a new chapter for Ware Malcomb, expanding the firm’s ability to offer clients even more integrated design services.
With this expansion, Ware Malcomb is welcoming the addition of two new principals. Karen McCallum most recently served as managing director, Americas design lead for CBRE and brings more than two decades of experience to her new role at Ware Malcomb. Michael Rometo as with CBRE for eight years and most recently served as managing director, buildings and systems for CBRE. Both are based in Atlanta.
Also joining the firm are Tina Lamkey as director, business operations in Chicago; David Pugh as regional director in San Francisco and David Sheehan, director, design in New York City.
Additionally, Ware Malcomb will reopen a San Francisco office to further serve existing Bay Area clients and enhance the firm’s footprint in the region.
