Felder & Associates Announces Promotions

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Jan. 29, 2025 - PRLog -- Felder & Associates, an award-winning Savannah-based architectural firm specializing in historic preservation, religious facilities, and high-end residential and commercial design, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cathryn Sinclair to Project Manager. Additionally, the firm has expanded its team by welcoming four new talented professionals: Sean Devlin, Alex Garber, Cole Jarman, and Emily Vilas.

Sinclair has been with Felder & Associates for five years, starting her career as a Project Associate after an internship at the firm. Her talent for designing and space planning corporate offices and commercial interiors was recognized and encouraged. As she gained more experience in the disciplines, her management capabilities developed.

Sinclair's new role provides her with increased responsibilities in both creative design and administrative oversight, ensuring each project is completed on schedule and within budget.

The addition of Sean Devlin, Alex Garber, Cole Jarman, and Emily Vilas reflects the firm's commitment to fostering next-generation talent within a collaborative and diverse environment.

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Sean Devlin is a Project Associate completing his Master of Architecture in the prestigious Integrated Path to Architecture License (IPAL) at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Devlin earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture at The Catholic University in Washington, DC, and interned at David M. Schwartz Architects, also in the nation's capital. He recently interned at Lominack Kolman Smith Architects in Savannah where his unique approach to design and enthusiasm stood out. Devlin is in the seventh and final year of the IPAL program, an optional track that allows students to earn a professional degree faster by integrating education, experience, and examination requirements into an existing NAAB-accredited architecture program.

Alex Garber, Project Associate, is one of the four new team members added to Felder & Associates' growing roster of talent. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainability from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. He previously interned at Colliers Engineering and Design, a Canada-based global powerhouse with 400 offices in 65 countries. The Owosso, MI, native uses his solid foundation in Autodesk Revit to create schematic designs, prepare construction documents, and assist in design development.

Cole Jarman, an Architect in Training, received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from North Dakota State University. A native of Savage, MN, Jarman served as an intern and enjoyed the warm weather in Las Vegas at Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors, where he helped develop the Hard Rock Athens, now under construction in Greece.

Originally from Ceres, California, Emily Vilas recently joined the team as a Project Associate. Vilas earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, with a minor in Interior Design and Architectural History at the Savannah College of Art and Design.