Jeff Foster, AIA, LEED

With more than 25 years of proven experience in conceptualizing and completing best-in-class projects, Jeff Foster is a key leader in Cannon Design’s Corporate/ Commercial interiors and architecture practice. Foster has worked for both architectural firms and ownership during his career and has a broad perspective on project delivery and the ability to bridge traditional gaps in language and goals among designer, builder and owner. Foster is widely respected for his work related to integrated project delivery, capitalizing on his extensive knowledge of space programming, design oversight and technical construction requirements. Foster has affiliated himself with numerous professional organizations including the Chicago Development Council, USGBC and the AIA.

jfoster@cannondesign.com

Mark Herman, LEED

As Corporate Commercial Practice Leader, Herman is responsible for guiding this market’s strategic and business development practices firmwide. His strong design, technical and management skills, as well as his passion for design excellence, are reflected in the many innovative, yet practical solutions he offers his clients. Herman’s portfolio of work, amassed throughout a twenty-year career, encompasses all phases of design and delivery of corporate, manufacturing and healthcare facilities. His significant interior design commissions include the Microsoft Beijing West China Research Center; the BioMarin Corporate Headquarters in Novato, CA; the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco and 3Com Corporation’s Marlborough Campus in Marlborough, MA. A certified LEED® Accredited Professional, Herman’s professional associations include CoreNet Global, and the San Francisco Planning + Urban Research Association (SPUR).

mherman@CANNONDESIGN.COM

Mark R. Mendell, FAIA, MRAIC

Co-Chairman & President, Cannon Design International

President of Cannon Design International and Co-Chairman of the firm’s Board of Directors, Mark Mendell has served the firm for more than 35 years with a focus on advancing its global presence as a leading international design firm. Widely acclaimed for his significant contributions to 20th-century architecture, he is an internationally recognized pioneer in green design, honored with the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Energy Star,” for his design of one of the world’s most energy-efficient buildings.

Long active in public service, he is currently a member of the University of the Middle East’s International Advisory Board, the Dean’s Council of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, the Massport Design Selection Panel, the DeCordova Museum Board of Overseers, the Albright Knox Art Gallery Board of Directors, and past Chairman of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Columbus. In addition, he also serves as Chairman of Cannon Design’s International Advisory Board.

mmendell@cannondesign.com

Leo V. Mendez Jr., AIA

A key leader of Cannon Design’s commercial retail/mixed-use practice, Mendez brings a tireless focus on collaboration to create environments that are meaningful, lasting and inspiring. During his 23 years of experience, Mendez has developed and shared his vision for design excellence with many of the nation’s premier developers including The Taubman Company, The Forbes Company, Forest City, Simon Properties and Westfield. Many of these projects have been recognized with national press coverage and awards, including the ICSC Maxi Award for The Mall at Robinson in Pittsburgh, PA. Mendez also has additional design experience with commercial office, municipal, historic preservation, adaptive re-use and urban infill projects. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and International Council of Shopping Centers.

lmendez@cannondesign.com

Michael J. Sullivan, AIA

As a leader of Cannon Design’s commercial architecture practice, Sullivan brings an incredible commitment to design quality and an ability to translate clients’ goals into successful, effective solutions. His skills and passion have been evident throughout his 25 years of experience leading successful retail, corporate and mixed-use projects throughout the world. His portfolio of work includes projects for Davis Street Land Company, Development Resources, Inc., The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church, the John Buck Company, The Tribune Company, U.S. Equities and Westfield. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, and the Signage and Urban Design Committee of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association. He also serves on the Real Estate Advisory Board for Roosevelt University.

msullivan@cannondesign.com