ATLANTA, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CMMI, a leading hospitality industry architecture and interior design firm, proudly announces the promotions of Michael R. Melugin, AIA, and David L. Sullivan, AIA, to Associates. In their new positions, Mr. Melugin and Mr. Sullivan are integral to the leadership of the studios directed by Robert Meaders, AIA, ASID, Principal, and James Culpepper, AIA, Principal.

"Michael is a talented architect with proven experience in commercial and hospitality design," said Robert Meaders. "Since joining CMMI, he has demonstrated leadership and creativity in helping our clients realize exceptional spatial design in environments that are both welcoming and functional," added Meaders.

"David is one of the most outstanding architects I have had the pleasure of working with," said Jim Culpepper. "He has an unparalleled eye for detail and the ability to breathe new life into a design. He brings a unique vision to his work and the results have culminated in high-quality architecture and satisfied clients," added Culpepper.

Michael R. Melugin, AIA

Mr. Melugin joined CMMI in 2004, bringing 20 years of architecture design experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of Houston and earned his AIA designation in 1990.

Currently, Mr. Melugin's projects at CMMI include: the renovation of the South Tower and the Penthouse at the Omni CNN Center in Atlanta, GA, the National City Center Atrium renovation in Indianapolis, IN and the Urban Center renovation in Tampa, FL.

Mr. Melugin's expertise in hotel and conference center architecture has earned him a reputation for creating unique solutions to design challenges. Other examples of his recent work with CMMI include the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center renovation and expansion in Colonial Williamsburg, VA, as well as the Riverwinds Resort and Conference Center in West Deptford, NJ. Mr. Melugin is active professionally and serves as Vice President of Advocacy for AIA Georgia.

David L. Sullivan, AIA

David Sullivan joined CMMI in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and is a retired Captain in the Civil Engineer Corps of the Naval Reserve where he was assigned to numerous commands with the Navy Seabees in support of the United States Marine Corps.

He brings more than 20 years of architectural design experience in multi- family housing, commercial, and institutional projects. His residential work has been featured in Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens. Included in his portfolio of work at CMMI is Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, VA, Brasstown Valley Spa in Young Harris, GA, and the Cypress Grille at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club in Cordele, GA.

Mr. Sullivan remains a member of the Naval Reserve Association, and is an active member of the Georgia Soccer Coaches Association. He is also a member of the Austin Healy Club of America.

About CMMI

CMMI is an innovative design firm, celebrating 20 years of architectural and interior design excellence. CMMI provides programming, architecture, interior design, wayfinding and sustainable design services in the U.S. and internationally. Since 1987, the firm has been commissioned for more than 400 projects in the public and private sectors, including hotels, condominiums, conference centers, lodges and visitors' centers. As specialists in hospitality design, CMMI offers broad experience with a variety of delivery approaches and construction techniques. The firm's partners win frequent awards and recognition from ASID, ULI, ACI, Hospitality Design, Lodging Hospitality and The Atlanta Business Chronicle. For more information, please visit: http://www.cmmi-redlines.com/ .

Source: CMMI

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