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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Excellence and Leadership

We are thrilled to announce a pivotal moment in the history of Jenkins • Peer Architects as we proudly welcome an exceptional leader and architect to our ownership team. Please join the firm in congratulating Ronna Emerling on her well-deserved promotion to the position of Associate Principal. This promotion not only showcases Ronna’s exceptional talents but also marks an extraordinary milestone in our firm’s history, as she proudly assumes the role of the firm’s first female Associate Principal and Owner.

In her new role, Ronna will continue to lead and inspire by fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence within the firm. Her unique vision and creative spirit will undoubtedly continue to infuse fresh perspectives into our projects, enrich our design philosophy, and propel the firm towards new horizons.


Congratulations are also in order for the following J•PA team members who received recent promotions:

Employee promotions

  • Joanne McKinney, promoted to Senior Associate
  • Thom Tonetti, promoted to Senior Associate
  • Julia Drake, promoted to Associate