SALT LAKE CITY, UT — MVE + Partners announces the addition of industry veteran and architecture and business development professional Charles Pigg to its leadership team.

Pigg joins MVE as Director of Utah as an Independent Consultant, where he will lead the firm’s business development initiatives and support the company in expanding its presence across the central U.S., with a focus on Salt Lake City and the greater Utah market as well as other neighboring and developing regions including Denver, Phoenix, and Boise, Idaho.

“I’m honored to join MVE and use my experience expanding architecture and design businesses, nationally and internationally, to help the firm further capitalize on the tremendous growth in the Salt Lake City region,” Pigg said. “My expertise in urban planning and deep understanding of the market will allow me to expand MVE’s portfolio of highly-walkable, live-work-play environments that are designed to deliver on local needs, revitalize communities, and allow the city to grow in a way that’s smart, successful, and enhances residents’ quality of life.”

Pigg brings over 43 years of architecture and urban planning experience to the firm and a breadth of knowledge and passion for smart municipal growth. In this new role, Pigg will help strengthen the firm’s existing developer relationships, secure new partnerships, and expand its work in Salt Lake City, with a focus on metropolitan and transit-oriented mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial developments.

“We’re excited to welcome Charles Pigg to MVE as the newest member of our business development team,” said Matthew McLarand, President of MVE. “His reputation of creating high-quality, character-rich environments that bring commercial success for communities and developers alike coupled with his local network and familiarity of the region will be instrumental in supporting our commitment of smart urban growth throughout Salt Lake City and beyond.”

Pigg studied architecture at the University of Southern California and received a Bachelor of Science, with honors, from Art Center College of Design in 1975. He started his career in 1977 at the newly founded Jerde Partnership of Los Angeles, where he served as Creative Director for nearly 25 years and worked closely with Jon Jerde as one of his original designers. He also helped the company expand to international markets, including Australia, Japan, Indonesia, China, and more. Since 2001, Pigg has served as President, Founder, and Creative Director at architectural design firm Charles Group International.