MKC New Principals + Firm Growth
MKC Architects is pleased to announce recent leadership additions to the firm! In November 2022, Josh Tomey and Jessica Horstkotte became Principals at MKC Architects. Both Josh and Jessica have exhibited exceptional talent and commitment to the growth MKC Architects - their passion, excitement, and overall pursuit of architectural excellence is a primary reason for the consistent growth of the firm. As new Principals, Jessica and Josh will continue to pursue community engagement and urban integrartion through design.
Jessica Horstkotte is a registered architect in numerous states, and joined MKC in 2020 after relocating from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a registered architect and brings her a wealth of experience in higher education, performing arts, and community center projects. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bowdoin College as well as dual master’s degrees in Architecture and Metropolitan Design from the University of Minnesota, where she later taught. She brings significant contributions that advance the architectural merits of her projects along with a commitment to social impact design, and an uncanny ability to translate design goals into creative solutions for a wide range of project types. Jessica will remain involved in the leadership of the firm and continue with her role as Director of Operations.
Josh Tomey is a registered architect who joined our team in 2017. He received dual bachelor’s degrees in architecture and urban studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before moving to Columbus to complete his master’s in architecture at The Ohio State University. As a new Principal, Josh now serves as the Director of Architecture at MKC - overseeing the development of the firm’s direction and the production of architectural design and documentation. Josh is an urbanist at heart and advocates for inclusive growth and development within the city of Columbus.
MKC Architects continues to evolve and grow - Josh and Jessica are paramount to our current and future success!