Ci Design, Inc. is excited to welcome Shawn S. Bland as Principal of Commercial. Shawn brings over two decades of experience to the award-winning architecture firm. As a leader in the retail industry, he will lead transformative projects, cultivate client relationships, establish new opportunities and provide valuable leadership insight.
“Shawn will be integral to shaping and diversifying our commercial portfolio,” said John H. Larsen, President and CEO of Ci. “He will be a solid asset to the firm and his depth of knowledge will strengthen our team.”
Shawn previously served as the Director of Retail and Retail Banking at Core States Group, where he elevated the architecture, engineering and construction firm’s commercial market strategy, reputation and brand. At Ci, Shawn will expertly lead the firm’s commercial sector to ensure a high level of design for projects ranging from shopping centers, lifestyle centers and grocery-anchored shopping centers to prototype retail, office buildings, hospitality and mixed-use developments.
“Adding Shawn to our team will strategically grow our presence as a competitive architecture firm in the commercial industry,” said Christopher M. Ladd, Vice President and COO of Ci. “His collaborative approach will be integral to expanding our commercial team across our six offices.”
Shawn is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Retail Design Institute.
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