• Our Story

Founded in 1983 in Savannah, Georgia. For four decades, Cogdell Mendrala Architects has earned a reputation for creative, budget-wise design and unmatched client service.

Open collaboration at every step

Each project team is led by a firm principal and staffed with specialists chosen to meet your unique goals. From initial concept through construction, we maintain transparent communication, keeping you informed, involved, and confident in every decision.

  • Our leadership Team

Barbara Cogdell

President & Principal Architect

Barbara Cogdell
AIA, LEED Green Associate

37 years leading educational, civic, and historic-preservation projects. Expert in Historic District, Board of Regents & GSFIC regulations—delivering compliant, high-performance facilities.

Marty Harrell

Vice President & Interior Design Principal

Marty Harrell
ASID, NCIDQ Certified

Since joining CMA in 1994, Marty has led all interior design projects. With deep expertise in programming and space planning, she helps owners define and refine their space requirements and adjacencies.

Casey Smith

Chief Operations Officer

Casey Smith
AIA, NCARB, NFPA

A specialist in educational renovations and additions, Casey combines construction expertise with meticulous attention to detail to evaluate existing structures and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Eric McManus

Design Principal

Eric McManus
AIA, NCARB

Since joining Cogdell Mendrala, Eric has led design efforts and overseen construction documentation for the firm’s largest projects.
  • Core Team

Lance Miles

Director of Business Development

Lance Miles

Sandy Sherrill

Architect

Sandy Sherrill
RA

Stacy Pierce

Project Architect

Stacy Pierce
AIA

Katrina Hornung

Architectural Designer & Project Manager

Katrina Hornung
LEED Green Associate

Khushali Chaliawala

Architectural Designer

Khushali Chaliawala

Meaghan Buckley

Architectural Designer

Meaghan Buckley

Nicholas Carosso

Architectural Associate

Nicholas Carosso

Justine James

Architectural Technician

Justine James

Amy Vogelsang

Office Manager

Amy Vogelsang

Amy is responsible for initial phone and office contact with clients and other visitors, word processing and scheduling for field personnel, and performing all administrative duties for Cogdell & Mendrala.

Our Story Through the Years

1983

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1998

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2000

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2022

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