James Spencer, Jr. AIA

James joined Cooper Carry in 2016 and was promoted to Associate in 2019. A Navy veteran, James grew up in Buffalo, New York, receiving a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1999. Settling in Alexandria, Virginia in 2002, he has worked for several firms in the DC metro area.

Prior to joining Cooper Carry, James’ project experience includes acting as a: Designer, Project Architect and Project Manager on numerous science + technology, education, residential, and commercial projects across the continental United States. Since joining Cooper Carry, James has continued to build on his strong experience by helping to complete design and construction documents on projects such as Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, the University Virginia laboratory building renovation and Avocet Tower.