MEET OUR TEAM

Owner, Principal Architect

Mark earned his professional degree from the University of Tennessee '94 and has since been passionately creating spaces which give meaning to their residents. He is licensed as an architect in FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA. Mark loves his family, music, writing, downtown Wilmington, the region's glorious beaches, and the slow, meandering, mighty Cape Fear River. He is an avid guitarist. He and his wife Sandie are continually planning and taking road trips to explore the beauty and diversity of the U.S. landscape.

Designer, Project Manager

Wynn earned a Master’s degree in architecture from UNCC and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from UNCW. After working as a contractor, carpenter, and designer, he moved from his hometown of Wilmington to Colorado where he worked for nearly a decade as an artist and Creative Director of a sculptural fabrication studio where he built and designed large scale public and private artwork. He has recently returned to Wilmington to be closer to his family and continue pursuing his architecture career. Outside of work, he helps run a theme camp for Burning Man, is an avid gardener, dog dad, 3D printing enthusiast, and genuine science nerd.

Designer

Phil earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Clemson University. Born and raised in North Carolina, Phil then left for the west coast to obtain his Masters from SCI-Arc in downtown Los Angeles. After returning to the east coast to be closer to family, Phil seeks to merge the different styles of west and east coast architecture among the growing population of Wilmington. When not designing architecture, he has a passion for technology and fuels his competitive spirit by playing disc golf and video games.

Designer

Cevann earned his Bachelor of Arts in Film from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After working as a grip on several movies and television shows, he decided to pursue his creative passions in other areas, namely design and architecture. When not at the office, he primarily enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His favorite activities include tennis, ping pong, watching movies and sports, and repairing things around the house.

Marketing Coordinator

Ryan graduated from UNCW in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies. In the interim years, Ryan decided to join the family business to help create a cohesive brand and marketing strategy for MLA. Outside the office, you can find Ryan spending time with their partner and pets, drawing, and baking with their 1.5 year old sourdough starter.

Operations Director

Sandie loves serving in an administrative role. With years of experience in the real estate world and several office supervisory roles under her belt, she’s a natural in any Office Manager position. Her favorite thing about being at MLA is getting to work alongside her husband and best friend. Being a southern girl, Sandie is accustomed to mild winters and hot summers, but living near the coast for two decades has spoiled her tremendously. In her down time, Sandie finds joy in adventures with her husband, beach walks & river sunsets, new stationery & pretty pens, and any amount of time spent with her grown kids.

Designer / Interiors

Delaney recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from the University of Tennessee with a research focus in Sustainable Development. After graduating, she spent two months working in environmental education in Costa Rica before moving to Wilmington for her professional career and to be closer to family. She loves Wilmington’s active and outdoor lifestyle. Outside of work, you can find Delaney at the beach, on a road trip, or reading a new book.

Designer

Devanshi earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree in India. She came to the United States to further her education, earning a Masters degree in Architecture from SUNY Buffalo. She is passionate to learn facts about the universe. Devanshi enjoys indulging in creative art works like painting and origami. She is a big fan of Marvel movies. She loves to travel and is a big time foodie.

Designer

Born in Nigeria, Lolu earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University then moved to Houston to receive a master’s degree from the University of Houston. He recently moved to Wilmington to further his professional career. Although he spends most of his time focused on understanding and working within his field, he has a deep love for creative designs in other fields, including various forms of digital art, animation, poetry, and cartooning. His personal interests also include eating noodles, watching thrillers, reading classical literature, and listening to music.

Principal Barkitect

Our resident emotional and motivational support specialist, Sahara enjoys making her rounds throughout the office each day for project updates and head scratches. Outside of work, you can find Sahara enjoying long strolls through the park with her dad, sharing some scrambled eggs with her mom, or taking a well-deserved nap!