Richard Avery

Richard Avery is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in architectural leadership and design. Currently serving as the Vice President of Design at TruEdge since March 2025, Richard previously held the position of Director of Design at NewGround, where responsibilities included building and leading a new studio, business development, and managing client relationships. Richard's earlier roles include Design Director/Senior Associate at Zimmerman Weintraub Associates LLC, where significant project achievements were made with clients like Starbucks and Dior, and Principal at Avery Architecture & Design, focusing on multi-family and custom residential projects. Richard's career began with an internship at Nagle Hartray Architecture, followed by roles as Project Architect at LR Development and Ranieri & Associates. Richard holds a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Ball State University.