STUDIO TEAM

Mark E. Clark, AIA
Principal + Owner
mclark@crdg-arch.com

In 1987, Mark founded Clark Design Group, a firm dedicated to clients' needs, since CDG advocates participatory planning to keep the client instrumentally involved in the project. He serves the states of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina.

Mark earned his Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and an Urban Planning degree from the University of Delaware.

Tina Lucarelli
Principal Interior Designer
tlucarelli@crdg-arch.com

Tina has a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from Lamar University, and a Certificate of Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design. Tina is NCIDQ certified, as she passed the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications exam. She has worked with Clark Design Group since 1988. With over 40 years of experience, she has worked with clients in the Finance, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education and Corporate sectors.

Richard Rinehart, AIA
Principal + Partner
rrinehart@crdg-arch.com

Richard is a graduate of Drexel University's architecture program, and is a member of the Baltimore chapter of the AIA, where he also lives. He is currently putting his 17 years of experience to use renovating his historic Federal Hill rowhouse. Richard was project architect and manager of the award winning Gore project Elk Creek Revitalization.

Gisela Macias
Associate Architect
gmacias@crdg-arch.com

Gisela graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University (which is now known as Jefferson). Gisela has been with C + R DG for over five years, and has been project design architect and construction administrator for Union Hospital projects. She is highly qualified in BIM and animation. She lives in Wilmington, DE, with her husband and two young children.

Darren Johnson
Associate Architect
djohnson@crdg-arch.com

Darren was born and raised in the small town of Rock Hall, MD. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Architecture at College Park, an Army veteran, and a proud father of four wonderful children. His interests not only include architecture, but he also enjoys fishing, exercising, and using his time to help others.

Brant Hauser
Associate Architect
bhauser@crdg-arch.com

Brant is a lifelong resident of Northern Delaware, and lives in Newark with his wife and five children. Upon finishing his graduate studies in architecture at the University of Idaho in 2006, Brant returned to Newark and began his tenure with Clark Design Group. Brant brings 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. After business hours, he can be found at one of the local Little League ball fields.

Barbara Gordon
Office Manager
bgordon@crdg-arch.com

Barb keeps all of the employees in line. She graduated from Goldey Beacom College. Barb has also worked at the electrical company she and her husband started, along with working several years at E.I. Nemours & DuPont in public relations.

Jessica Kipetz
Project Designer
jkipetz@crdg-arch.com

Jessica was born and raised in New England. She has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Norwich University in Vermont, and a Master's in Interior Architecture & Design from the Academy of Art University in California.

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Victoria Eckhardt
Project Designer
veckhardt@crdg-arch.com

Victoria was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2016, she graduated from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture, and moved to Barcelona, Spain to obtain her Master's degree in Parametric Design in Architecture. Victoria has advanced BIM skills.

Sara Reisinger
Associate Architect
sreisinger@crdg-arch.com

Sara is the newest employee of C+R Design Group. A Cecil County native, Sara received her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Philadelphia University in 2008. With over ten years of experience in the built environment, she also brings hands-on knowledge of the construction industry, and has rehabilitated several historic and contemporary homes, sometimes with the help of her son. Sara obtained a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Delaware, and is passionate about sustainable design, photography, and the environment.