STUDIO TEAM

Mark E. Clark, AIA
Principal/Owner
mclark@crdgarchitects.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 Architectural degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and an Urban Planning degree from the University of Delaware.

Tina Lucarelli
Principal Interior Designer
tlucarelli@crdgarchitects.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
Associate Principal
rrinehart@crdgarchitects.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 16 years of experience to use renovating his historic Federal Hill townhouse.

Gisela Macias
Associate Architect
gmacias@crdgarchitects.com

Gisela graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University (which is now known as Jefferson). She has recently completed her Intern Development Program requirements and will soon sit for the architectural exam to become a licensed architect. She lives in Wilmington, DE, with her husband and two young children.

Darren Johnson
Associate Architect
djohnson@crdgarchitects.com

Darren was born and raised in the small town of Rock Hall, MD. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland 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@crdgarchitects.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
Administrative Assistant
bgordon@crdgarchitects.com

Barb keeps all of the employees in line. She graduated from Goldey Beacom College, and was previously a stay-at-home mom to three sons, that are now married and have given her five grandchildren. Barb also worked at the electrical company she and her husband started.

Jessica Kipetz
Design Intern
jkipetz@crdgarchitects.com

Jessica is the newest employee of C + R Design Group. 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.