A familiar face will help Kennett Square’s renowned Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects design the future of the growing regional firm. A BHH architect since 2007, Michael S. McCloskey has stepped into a new leadership position as shareholder and associate principal.

“During his tenure here, Mike has distinguished himself as a talented architect and has demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in multiple areas, including design, client relations and managing projects and budgets,” Founder Art Bernardon said in an announcement this week. “This is a very positive step for our firm.”

McCloskey, who already wields influence in the industry as an adjunct professor at Drexel University and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Urban Land Institute and American Planning Association, will assist BHH’s existing leadership team with business development efforts, continue to lead the in-house intern development program and help reinforce the firm’s presence in several key market sectors, especially multifamily residential.

He possesses expertise in multifamily, corporate, emergency services, retail and urban design with an interest in smart urban growth and sustainability.

“Ultimately, it was an easy decision to make this commitment to the firm,” McCloskey said. “Moving forward, I think we have a great opportunity to build upon the solid foundation that the existing principals and our founder have provided over the last 42 years.”

Read more about BHH’s recent growth in previous Vista.Today coverage of its hiring of a building expert and marketer here.