Merriman Anderson Architects announces the hiring of 2 executives »Dallas innovates

Merriman Anderson Architects has named Jenifer Batchelder (left) as director of marketing and Cari Walls as director of interior and corporate architecture. (Photos: MAA)

Dallas-based Merriman Anderson Architects announced the addition of Jenifer Batchelder as director of marketing and Cari Walls as director of interior and corporate architecture.

The firm said each brings more than 25 years of experience to their respective roles.

“We are thrilled to have Jenifer and Cari join the MAA family and are confident that their expertise, passion for architecture and design, and strong leadership will lead our company into growth and continued success,” said President of MAA, Milton Anderson, in a press release.

Batchelder has over 25 years of marketing experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

The company said its expertise lies in guiding cross-functional teams toward successful execution, improving brand presence and managing comprehensive customer relationship management systems. In her new role, Batchelder is responsible for leading the company’s strategic marketing initiatives.

Walls joins MAA from her previous role as principal and founder of MDW Studio, an architecture and interior design studio in Dallas.

Walls began her design career at Omniplan, where she served as senior manager of the firm’s interior design practice. In 2011, Walls co-founded MDW Studio, working on a wide range of commercial, residential, arts and cultural architecture and design projects. Walls now leads MAA’s interior design and corporate architecture teams. In this role, she works closely with MAA’s clients, consultants and design teams to oversee and execute interior and corporate architecture projects.

MAA offers programming, urban planning, architectural design, space planning, architecture/interior design, graphic design, construction document production, construction observation, 3D visualization and coordination of facility moves.

With offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Charlotte, North Carolina, MAA provides services to clients on a national and international basis, emphasizing loyal clients as the core of its practice.

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