The Team

With over 10 years of experience in business operations and non-profit management, Christine is a dynamic and performance-driven leader adept at implementing strategic initiatives and driving organizational success. Her expertise in managing people, projects, budgets, and outcomes has resulted in strengthened business growth and maximizing efficient workflow for previous firms. Notably, she excels in fostering a positive work culture, improving teamwork collaboration, and is keenly focused on achieving high client satisfaction rates. Christine’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit contributes to her innovative eye and approach to problem solving. In fact, when she is not volunteering within the community or spending time with her family, you may find her enjoying her passion of professional photography.

With nearly 30 years of experience with leading firms in New York and Greenwich, CT, Hitoshi’s expertise includes leadership roles as Project Architect and Lead Designer on numerous high profile corporate, commercial and residential projects of varying scales and budgets. As Senior Project Director at CPG, he leverages his extensive understanding of the design and construction process to ensure the built product achieves its goals and fulfills our client’s vision, on time and on budget. Born in Japan and raised in New York, Hitoshi believes that architecture and design are collaborative endeavors and relishes the opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds. Embracing his Japanese background, you can sometimes find him with his children at anime and manga conventions, enjoying the skillful and meticulous work of animators, artists, and designers who craft visually captivating scenes and unique characters for audiences for all ages.

As Project Director, Luis is a leader who strives to bring out the natural talent in his teams, especially junior associates whom he mentors. With over 12 years of industry experience that spans a wide range of practices, from complex commercial to custom residential design, he is thoroughly involved in all project phases and pushes for excellent design and execution with a keen eye toward achieving his client’s goals. His passion for architecture as a form of art fuels his belief in the importance of creating visually stunning and functional structures that engage the senses and inspire the imagination. It is this deep appreciation for the human experience that makes every moment memorable for Luis— whether it’s savoring a beautifully plated dish before it’s eaten at Le Train Bleu Restaurant in Paris or taking a pause to reflect within the cramped quarters of the Anne Frank House Museum in Amsterdam.

Highly motivated and resourceful, Nancy brings an enthusiastic dedication to providing outstanding administrative support and a proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations for CPG teams, clients and partners. With a positive attitude and a genuine love for connecting with people, her welcoming and trustworthy personality demonstrates our firm’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their best every day. Nancy’s natural inclination to support others doesn’t stop when the workday ends. Her best role? Mom to her two teen children, which could be daunting for others, but she would happily take on that challenge time and again.

With over 20 years in the industry, Nick brings a level of project leadership and technical knowledge instrumental to delivering success for CPG clients. With years of experience working on a range of design specialties from historical properties and sustainable design to aging-in-place and urban planning, Nick is part of our team of specialists providing high-quality service with expertise in targeted industries. Licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, he is well versed in navigating zoning and code regulations across New England. With a background in classical architecture and passion for travel, Nick spent a year living in Rome, whose dramatic scenery and history continues to inspire him to create meaningful designs from inception to creation.   Licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, Nick brings valuable resources and industry relationships across New England, as well as practical experience navigating zoning and code regulations.   Prior to joining CPG, Nick served as Senior Project Manager at Rogers McCagg Architects in Norwalk, as well as principal at his own firm, NLD Design Architecture & Interiors based in Trumbull, CT.  With a background in classical architecture and a passion for travel, Nick spent a year living in Rome, whose dramatic scenery and history continues to inspire him to create meaningful designs from inception to creation.

With over 17 years of experience, Rebecca leverages her extensive expertise to ensure that each project remains authentic and aligned with clients’ values, while considering their evolving culture and future operational needs. She draws inspiration from the distinct brand identity of each client, integrating her focused approach to meeting project deadlines, budgets, and specifications, resulting in successful project outcomes. As Senior Project Designer, she reinforces CPG’s dedication to delivering a unique client experience and pioneering design solutions that strive to craft functional spaces with inspiring visual appeal, all while reducing environmental impact. Her portfolio reflects extensive work in corporate, commercial, and residential design, leading projects for major players like JPMorgan Chase. Relying on her instincts and adhering to her vision has proven fruitful for Rebecca, both as a former business owner and a team leader for multiple high-profile projects. Beyond work, she makes it a priority to continue sharing her insights and advocating for women in business in her capacity as Vice Board Member of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce/Women in Networking, showcasing her unwavering dedication to fostering women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment.

With over 20 years of experience designing a broad range of award-winning, large‐scale commercial, institutional, high‐end retail, hospitality, high‐rise office & adaptive reuse projects for developers worldwide, Yory has  built a reputation for building innovative designs and managing teams in the development & delivery of multiple successful projects. His holistic approach to design is bolstered by his skills and passions as an architect and manager, and his ability to balance each to create inspiring state-of-the-art environments. Having lived in three different countries with very different cultures and languages—born and lived in Soviet Ukraine for 15 years, then Israel for 8 years, then in USA for the past 25 years—Yory embodies his fearless process of design, rooted in discovery and always focused on embracing new experiences.

Multi-tasker extraordinaire, Yvette is CPG’s reliable team player who keeps the office running smoothly, our bookkeeping ledgers up-to-date, and our staff schedules in sync. Yvette is a calming presence who works hard to make sure nothing slips through the cracks including timely payments to vendors and partners. With everything running so smoothly, it’s no wonder she always sees the bright side of any situation. Her optimism helps fuel the positive energy in the office and among the team.