Connections: DEMX Architecture promotes Spradlin

Fayetteville firm DEMX Architecture has promoted Seth Spradlin to studio director, managing the studio’s daily operations and supervising project managers and designers. He will also help set strategies for general firm management.

“Over the past seven years, Seth has continued to accept challenges, exceed expectations, and play a critical role in the growth of our staff and firm,” DEMX Principal Tim Maddox said. “We are proud of his accomplishments, grateful to have him on our team, and look forward to what the future holds for him and DEMX.”

Spradlin joined the firm in 2015 after graduating from the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. He became a licensed architect in 2020.

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