Ware Malcomb Promotes Three Long-Time Staffers in Irvine, CA Office

Jinger Tapia 

 

 IRVINE, CA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Jinger Tapia has been promoted to Vice President, Design; Maureen Bissonnette has been promoted to Principal, Marketing; and Maria Rodgers has been promoted to PR & Communications Manager, all in the firm’s Irvine, California office. 

Jinger Tapia began her architectural career at Ware Malcomb in 1996 and re-joined in 2002.

During her 20+ year tenure, her vision has helped define Ware Malcomb’s standards of high quality, creativity and future proofing to ensure long-term real estate value for clients. 

With her leadership team, Tapia leads architectural design for Ware Malcomb and oversees the Branding Studio. She is a  licensed architect. 

Jay Todisco

“Jinger exemplifies the Ware Malcomb culture with her passion for design, excellence and people,” said Jay Todisco, President of Ware Malcomb.

“She has mentored numerous Ware Malcomb leaders and team members from different offices and disciplines, and her enthusiasm and talent for design is infectious. We wish her many more successful years at this firm.”

Maureen Bissonnette

Bissonnette joined Ware Malcomb 1998 as a marketing assistant.

 As Principal, Marketing she oversees all marketing-related functions for Ware Malcomb, including marketing strategy, media & public relations, communications, branding and marketing technologies. 

Over the past 24 years, she has built a talented, award-winning team which now includes over 20 marketing, communications and graphic design professionals.

Ruth Brajevich

“Maureen has been instrumental in the continued growth of this company over the years,” said Ruth Brajevich, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for Ware Malcomb.

“She is a strategic, creative and people-focused leader who excels at organizational thinking and process development. We appreciate her contributions over the years and congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion.” 

Maria Rodgers

Rodgers, in her new role as PR & communications Manager, will focus on expanding the firm’s media and communications programs and increasing exposure for the firm across all Ware Malcomb markets.

 Rodgers joined Ware Malcomb in 2014 as Marketing Coordinator and in 2018, she took on responsibility for the firm’s public relations program.

 “Maria is an invaluable leader on the Marketing team,” said Bissonnette. “Her drive, collaboration and commitment to the success of our team and this firm have brought us to new levels. We are appreciative of her dedication and congratulate her on this promotion.” 

 

CONTACTS:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

 

Maria Rodgers, PR & Communications Manager, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 Maureen Bissonnette, Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

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