Jessamyn
Newcomb

Jesse joined Hughes Associates A&E in 2011 with a diverse portfolio and an expertise with market-rate commercial developments and options for affordable housing. She is a go-to source of knowledge in navigating the maze of state and federal requirements to achieve EarthCraft and EnergyStar Certifications and works frequently with Virginia Housing, Universal Design and UFAS, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. She’s also familiar with the DEB process and has presented to the Art and Architectural Review Board.

Jesse graduated with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech with a Concentration in Acoustics. She builds valuable contractor relationships, in part, by designing for constructability and constantly seeking feedback from subcontractors. She is often locked in discussions regarding architectural design, combined with the latest trends and technologies in the design and construction industries.

Jesse is from Southwest Virginia and spends time traveling with her family, eating new foods, trying new things, and visiting family and friends in the upper Midwest.