WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, recently announced Edward Mayer has been promoted to director of architecture for the New Jersey and New York offices. In this position, Mayer is responsible for the overall leadership, growth and management of the architecture studio in the New Jersey and New York offices, and manages select projects in the Tri-State area and beyond.

“Ed has demonstrated tremendous talent combined with a great attitude, both of which have enabled him to flourish at Ware Malcomb as the firm has continued to expand in the region,” said Michael Bennett, principal at Ware Malcomb. “We are excited to see Ed take this leadership role in the region and look forward to his continued success.”

Mayer joined Ware Malcomb in 2016 as studio manager of architecture, bringing more than 25 years of architectural experience and strong leadership to the firm’s New Jersey office. He has since worked across the region on significant projects in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York and Maryland, including three multistory distribution buildings as well as large land planning assignments.

A licensed architect in the states of New Jersey and New York, Mayer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. He is a LEED Green Associate and is an active member of NAIOP (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association) and IOREBA (the Industrial & Office Real Estate Brokers Association).