Perkins Eastman announced that Sean O’Donnell AIA, LEED AP has been appointed to lead the firm’s market sector for primary and secondary education environments.
O’Donnell will continue the leadership and tradition of creative design established by firm Chairman and CEO Bradford Perkins FAIA, MRAIC, AICP in leading this market sector across the firm’s 13 offices domestically and internationally. BD+C
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