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Wright Heerema Adds Business Development Director

Chicago-based Wright Heerema Architects, appointed Luke Heerema as the new director of business development. He’s charged with leading the firm’s business development team and enhancing the firm’s pipeline of architecture and interior design work.

Most recently, Heerema served as strategic accounts manager at furniture dealership Interior Investments, where he was the first dedicated marketing and business development manager to represent the firm to the brokerage community. Prior to that role, he was a senior advisor at Cresa Chicago, an associate at Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors and an account manager at Imagetec L.P.

“We’re excited for Luke to join our team and help expand our footprint throughout the Chicago area,” said Wright Heerema principal Steve Wright. “Luke’s experience with growing businesses and his keen understanding of the industry will make a meaningful impact on our firm and the clients we serve.”

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