Thomas W. Hughes Named To Impact 24 List

From: MMI ASSOCIATES, INC.
Published: Fri Oct 10 2008


Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, principal and chief marketing officer at SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has been selected as one of the Architect/Engineer Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24 award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle business community. At SfL+a, Hughes is responsible for strategic client management and special projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. He is also charged with running the day-to-day operations of SfL+a’s Raleigh office, including overseeing the administrative functions and providing strategic direction.

Hughes has more than 25 years of leadership and recognized service in education facilities planning and design. Before joining SfL+a Architects, he was a principal at Moseley Architects, acting as the firm’s education facility planner and design studios in Raleigh and Charlotte and Principal for the firm of Beardsley Design Associates in New York state. Hughes received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond and his Masters of Architecture degree from Syracuse University. Among his professional affiliations are the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International (CEFPI) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He holds a Recognized Educational Facilities Professional certification from the Council of Educational Facilities Planners, International (CEFPI) and LEED Accredited Professional certification from the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC). He is currently the president of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Planners (NCEFP) organization.

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News Facts:

• Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, has been selected as one of the Architect/Engineer Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine.
• Thomas Hughes is a principal and the chief marketing officer at SfL+a Architects.
• At SfL+a, Hughes is responsible for strategic client management and special projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. He is also charged with running the day-to-day operations of SfL+a’s Raleigh office, including overseeing the administrative functions and providing strategic direction.
• Hughes has more than 25 years of leadership and recognized service in education facilities planning and design.
• Founded in 1982, SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions.
• SfL+a Architects has offices in located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C.


Quotes:
"I am honored to be named to Business Leader magazine’s Impact 24," said Hughes. "This selection speaks directly to the talent and achievements of our entire organization at SfL+a Architects."

About SfL+a Architects:
SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SfL+a Architects is Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit www.sfla.biz.

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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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