James Harte

James Harte has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of architecture and woodworking. James began their career as an Apprentice Cabinetmaker & Carpenter at Harte Cabinet Shop in 1999. James later worked as an Intern Architect at Bundy Architecture & Engineering and Train & Partners Architects. In 2010, they transitioned to Blue River Woodworking as a Carpenter & Cabinet Maker. James then joined FPW Architects as an Intern Architect for three years. Subsequently, they worked at Live Arts as an Interim Technical Director. In 2013, they became a Project Manager at Cavanaugh Cabinets, Inc. This was followed by their role as a Project Architect/Architectural Project Manager at Mather Architects from 2014 to 2021. Currently, they are working at HFA (Harrison French and Associates) as a Project Architect/Client Lead, where they oversee a design team, prepares proposals, and coordinates client contract negotiations. James also generates construction document drawing packages, maintains documentation, and acts as a specification writer.

James Harte obtained a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree in Architecture and Industrial Design from Virginia Tech between 2002 and 2007. James also received a Minor in Industrial and Product Design during the same period. Additionally, James has obtained several certifications related to workplace happiness, employee experience, performance management, employee engagement, motivating and engaging employees, developing adaptable employees, team development, coaching skills, conflict management, career conversations, difficult conversations, and leading productive meetings and one-on-one meetings. The specific months of obtaining these certifications are not provided.