Our Team


Sarah Hicks

Sarah is a Registered Architect with nearly thirty years of experience in the field. She began working on building projects in the early 90s, and has been involved in federal, educational, hospitality, residential, religious, civic, aerospace and industrial projects in the Southeast across six states, with an emphasis on the Gulf Coast. Sarah’s diverse projects have ranged in size from $10,000 to $17,000,000 and have included everything from extensive remodeling and additions to new construction projects. She is a citizen of Cherokee Nation.

BS, Architecture | Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture | Florida A&M University
Registered Architect: AL, FL, LA, MS

Owner & Lead Architect

Mitch Peters

Mitch discovered his love of design and architecture nearly 30 years ago. He first worked as a building systems draftsman, then a fire sprinkler system designer and plumbing designer. Now, he works as a project manager and lead designer and is responsible for architectural drafting and MEP design drafting. Mitch is accomplished in CAD production methods, and has an extensive portfolio that includes educational, recreational, office and warehousing facilities.  

Architectural Designer

Andrew Criminale

Architectural Staff II

BS, Architectural Engineering Technology | University of Southern Mississippi

Andrew specializes in BIM and CAD modeling. With five years of experience as a BIM/CAD specialist, Andrew produces quality digital twin models and detailed designs while incorporating client preferences. He has a strong understanding of the construction workflow and aids the Lead Architect with constructability and code analyses. Andrew’s experience in producing drawings and models focuses on K-12 and higher education, government, and hospitality market sectors.

Join the team

Partner Architecture is open to working with a variety of people. From students to seasoned professionals, each member of our team is valued.

Partner Architecture is an equal opportunity employer that looks to fill each open position with the person who is best-qualified, regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability or national origin.