Kris Lowry

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Kris has sixteen years of experience with various types and scales of interior design projects including government, corporate, educational, institutional, multi-family, and residential. Typical project roles have included space planning, full interior detailing, consultant coordination, programming, FF&E, specifications, project management, computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD and BIM), development and preparation of presentation boards/renderings, construction documents, and construction administration.

In addition to work tasks, Kris also serves on the boards of the International Commercial Interior Design Association (IIDA Delta Regional Chapter) and the Louisiana Coalition of Interior Design (LCID) focusing on the growth of the Interior Design profession.

Team Member Since: 2022

Education:
Bachelor of Interior Design
Louisiana State University

Caleb Hicks, AIA

Architect

Caleb has 10+ years (7+ licensed) working on everything from tiny houses to VA hospitals, and on all phases of projects from concept through construction. Most of his experience has been light commercial and multifamily, and he loves when complex projects come his way (they’re like puzzles to him). Caleb has worked for architecture firms in Perth and Sydney, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand while on a “working holiday” in his late 20s.

Team Member Since: 2022

Education:
Master of Architecture
Tulane University

Taylor Cummings, Assoc. AIA

Design Professional – Architecture

Taylor has contributed to projects in multiple states including Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas across all phases of pre-design, design, documentation, and construction. She also specializes in 3D rendering and advanced graphic representation techniques. Outside of the office, she enjoys going to the gym, walking her dog, painting, and spending time with friends and family.

Team Member Since: 2022

Education:
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
Tulane University

Sarah Nguyen, Assoc. AIA

Sarah has always had an interest in how buildings and spaces influence the interaction between the community and the space. She knew that going into architecture and design would guide her to explore the ideas of how these concepts are created and implemented within the communities. Sarah is interested in aiding communities that have been negatively impacted by unique circumstances and hope to create a healthy and happy environment. She was Vice President for NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students) chapter for 2 years and was involved in community outreaches such as Light A Fire, Building Blocks, and Habitat for Humanity.

Team Member Since: 2023

Education: Bachelors of Design in Architecture, Louisiana State University – 2023

Kelly LeBlanc

Ambassador of First Impressions – Admin Team

Kelly takes pride in her daily work ethics to staying committed to being the firms “Ambassador of First Impressions.” You can find Kelly at the front desk with a welcoming smile and positive attitude, always prepared to handle the demands of the firm’s front office, clients, visitors, as well as tackling cross-departmental tasks and support that helps to meet her team’s goals and project deadlines. She has 20+ years in a versatile role of admin work experience in the Customer Service, Healthcare, and Transportation Industry.

Team Member Since: 2020

Education:
Business, Civil Service, Health & Science Studies
Delgado Community College

Pam Bartholomew

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pam has over 33 years of Administrative and Billing experience in Janitorial Wholesale, Grocery Store, Automotive/Diesel Sales, Collections, Court Reporting, Oil Field Drilling Company, Nondestructive Testing, Construction Management, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Team Member Since: 2022

Denise LeBlanc

Administration

Denise assists with Construction and AIA Documents, as well as handling permitting processes.

Team Member Since: 2021

Karri Maggio, AIA, NCARB, CSI CDT, LEED AP

Architect

Originally born and raised in southcentral Kentucky, Karri is a 1996 graduate of the Tulane University School of Architecture where she was a Dean’s Honor Scholar and member of Tau Sigma Delta.  She has worked in the field of architecture for over 25 years and has overseen design and construction of a myriad of project types across the US and overseas, including hospitality, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, multi-family housing and education, for both private and public clients.

Since 2006, Karri has served on the board of Old Algiers Main Street Corporation, advocating for equitable economic development and culture preservation in the frequently overlooked New Orleans neighborhood on the west bank of the Mississippi River, where she and her husband reside.

Team Member Since: 2023

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Tulane University, 1996

W. Scott Andrews

Architect

Scott Andrews is a longtime member of the VergesRome Architects team and has more than 25 years of architectural experience in the New Orleans area. His project experience includes new residential design, residential renovations/restorations and additions, new multi-family construction, warehouse to multi-family conversions, restaurant interior design and renovations, and renovation of existing educational facilities.

Scott has worked with numerous developers, builders, and construction companies throughout the area, and participated in design teams with other design professionals, including architects, interior designers, landscape designers, lighting designers, and MEP and structural engineers. He is comfortable presenting to City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Building Standards and Appeals, and HDLC. Project experience has afforded Mr. Andrews a familiarity with Local City Zoning Codes and Laws, IBC 2006, and Life Safety Codes – NFPA 2006. Scott’s experience also includes preparing and submitting for project tax credits based on design criteria set forth by the National Park Service, and the PRC for façade servitudes. During his architectural career, Scott has developed a special interest in historic restoration and preservation, resulting in numerous honors and awards for his efforts in these areas by the HDLC and the PRC.

In addition to his interest in architecture in general, and that of the City of New Orleans specifically, Scott is also committed to and invested in the well-being of his Carrollton neighborhood and the City.  He sits on the board of a number of neighborhood organizations including the Northwest Carrollton Civic Association and the Carrollton Area Network.

Team Member Since: 2009

Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design
Parsons School of Design

Bachelor of Science in Management
Tulane University

Trinity M. Bergeron

Administration

Trinity joined VergesRome Architects in 2007 as Assistant to Principal-in-Charge, Chip Verges. In addition to her responsibilities as Executive Assistant, Trinity handles a wide variety of duties that help keep the VergesRome office running smoothly.  She is also a Notary Public in Louisiana.

Trinity has been an active member of the Society of Marketing Professionals (SMPS) since 2009 and has served as:

• Sponsorship Committee Chair, 2016, 2017
• Committee Member Annual Awards Gala, 2017
• Chair Annual Marketing Workshop 2013-2017
• Board Member, 2015

​She also enjoys volunteering with the AIA New Orleans as a Golf Committee Member, serving in 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017. Trinity also volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana and the Mystic Krewe of Barkus.

Trinity’s passion is working with dogs, a passion seeded in childhood when her family always shared their space with furry four-legged friends. Active in animal rescue for more than 10 years, Trinity focused on obedience training dogs for local shelters and rescue groups so they would be more adoptable. Adopted at the age of 8 months, Trinity’s dog Pahdoo had been in two shelters, multiple homes and was given a handful of names. Helping Pahdoo feel loved and comfortable in the world is Trinity’s most heartfelt accomplishment.

Team Member Since: 2007