James McConnell is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has been working in the field of architecture since 1994. He possesses experience ranging from single-family residential to complex full service hotels and multi-family residential projects. Mr. McConnell practiced architecture in Colorado and Illinois prior to relocating to San Diego and joining Ark in 2002. Mr. McConnell joined Ark as a Project Manager specializing in the creation of Construction Documents and participating in Construction Administration for several projects. In 2003 Mr. McConnell became the Vice President of Ark, and as such is tasked with managing and overseeing the successful continuation of designs through Working Drawings and Construction Administration.