Tricia Szurgot, LEED AP BD+C, Joins Jova/Daniels/Busby Architects as Vice President and Director of Business Development & Marketing

Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Atlanta-based Architectural, Interior Design and Planning firm, Jova/Daniels/Busby (J/D/B), announces the addition of Tricia Szurgot, LEED AP BD+C, as Vice President and Director of Business Development and Marketing.

In her new position, Tricia is responsible for leading the formulation, development and management of the firm’s marketing and business development programs to drive growth and profitability in current and new markets.

With an extensive background in strategic marketing, branding and business development, Tricia’s vision, proven leadership and marketing and business development expertise will assist J/D/B in leveraging their vast, award-winning and iconic design portfolio as well as their leading-edge architectural, interior design and planning capabilities to help better serve clients and grow their business. An award-winning and nationally-recognized leader in marketing and branding strategies, Tricia brings more than 20 years of marketing and business development expertise, including more than six years in the A/E/C design community in the Atlanta market.

“As a proven marketing leader, Tricia’s expertise in business development, marketing and communications will bring J/D/B a fresh, forward-thinking approach to position our firm and grow our business,” said Stanley Daniels, Principal of J/D/B. “She is an entrepreneurial spirit and visionary with passion and dedication to business success and sustainability, and will help us better achieve our goals through strategic, proven, client-centric initiatives.”

About Tricia Szurgot:
Tricia is a graduate of Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, BS Business/Marketing, Cum Laude. She also attended Pennsylvania State University Judge Bradley Leadership School, Pennsylvania where she earned a Professional Certificate for Strategic Planning Concepts & Teambuilding. Tricia is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional BD+C and a member of the Society for Marketers of Professional Services (SMPS), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), American Marketing Association (AMA), Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), and the International & Georgia Chapters of Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighborhoods of The Modern Movement (DOCOMOMO).

Recognized as an industry authority, Tricia is the recipient of eleven (11) top national marketing communications awards in the financial services industry and organized the deployment of a nationally recognized website that was honored as “Web Pick of the Day” by Communications Arts. She is a frequent speaker at national trade conferences and an Adjunct Marketing Professor at Albright College.

About Jova/Daniels/Busby:
Jova/Daniels/Busby (J/D/B) is an international provider of Architectural, Interior Design and Strategic Planning Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1966, the award-winning JDB is one of the oldest and most distinguished architecture firms in Atlanta. Influential in rejuvenating Atlanta’s Midtown District and advancing Atlanta’s skyline, the firm’s portfolio has expanded globally providing the creative planning and design, technical and environmental expertise skills necessary to bring distinctive designs to life. Recognized as an industry leader, JDB has established targeted architectural and interior design studios in the areas of Higher Education, Libraries, Religious, Law, Corporate, and Civic/Public Entities. Notable projects include The Carter Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta City Hall and Skanska Corporate Headquarters, to name a few. Since its inception, JDB’s innovative design approach, commitment to design excellence, sustainability and dedicated client–centric service philosophy has been recognized with over 100 design awards.