Associate announcement

Wingates is delighted to close 2024 on a high note: the promotion of several key team members—Kelsey Black, Miguel Hernandez, Elizabeth Mark, and James Davis—to the role of Associate.
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to their hard work, exceptional attitude, and unwavering commitment to our clients across all our locations, colleagues, and the entire Wingates business over the past 12+ months.
Being promoted to Associate at Wingates acknowledges their dedication, responsibility, and strong team ethos, both professionally and personally. We are confident that they will continue to play a significant role in driving the business forward in 2025 and beyond, alongside our existing talented Associate group.
𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤
Over the past five years, Kelsey has become invaluable member of the Wingates team, showcasing an impressive journey from administration & accounts through to Studio Manager, and now a key player in our first-class Marketing and Pursuits team.
Her can-do attitude, unwavering commitment, and creative input have been instrumental in enhancing our winning bids, pursuits, and project communications. Kelsey’s contributions have had a significant impact, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of Wingates.
This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and dedication.
𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳
Since joining Wingates nearly two years ago, Miguel has brought unwavering reassurance and highly innovative approaches to our Architecture and Large Format Retail teams. His exceptional drawing skills have been instrumental in delivering design excellence, making him an invaluable contributor to our projects.
Miguel’s talent and creativity will certainly bring fresh momentum and drive to our Associates team. We are thrilled to have him with us, and this promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions.
𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤
We all widely regard Liz as a "rock star" within the team, consistently rising to every challenge and setting the standard for beautiful design and architectural excellence. Over her five years with us, she has delivered exceptional work, earning the admiration of both clients and colleagues for her agility and problem-solving expertise.
We are incredibly proud of the outstanding contributions she continues to make, and this recognition is truly well-deserved.
𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬
James has brought huge energy & a much appreciated ‘laugh a minute” sense of humour to our teams in all of our locations in addition to impressive and super versatile contributions to projects across sectors from Housing, Interiors & Architecture. He also has earned the respect of clients, our industry peers and team members alike. Additionally, his efforts in enhancing our Business Practices & Quality Management systems have been invaluable. We eagerly anticipate seeing more of James' outstanding work as he continues to make a lasting impact.