Hope Lins Interior Design | Jr. Designer Hope joined Equip Studio in 2024 after graduating from Purdue University, where she earned her BFA in Interior Design with a minor in Art History and a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. During her time as a student, Hope even spent time studying and interning in London, England. [...]
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Sam Childers Interior Design | Jr. Designer After graduating from Anderson University (SC) in 2024 with a BFA in Interior Design, Sam joined our team at Equip. As a social butterfly, Sam often found herself making as many friends as she could on campus, plugging into a variety of campus ministries, and taking any/all opportunities [...]
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Amanda Christie Administrative Assistant Amanda was born and raised in the upstate of SC. She started her career in administration while pregnant with her youngest child and truly found that she’s passionate about what she does. This profession allows her to do the two things she loves most, which is all things administration/assisting and (most [...]
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Sims Key AIA, NCARB | Partner Sims earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Furman University in 2000, primarily in photography and design. He also studied architecture for 4 years at Clemson University, earning his Master of Architecture degree in 2006. Sims joined Equip Studio in 2011, after working for 5 years at ELS Architecture [...]
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Sandy Gibbes AIA, NCARB | Partner Sandy Gibbes brings a unique skill set to our team, having served as a Student Pastor at one of the largest churches in America (NewSpring Church, Anderson, SC). While at NewSpring, he led Fuse, which has become one of the largest youth ministries in the country. After helping the [...]
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Jonathan Edens AIA, NCARB | Partner Jonathan Edens joined Equip Studio in 2014. He has a passion for architectural design and specializes in the design of buildings for the Church. As an active member of his local church, Jonathan serves as a deacon, in the youth ministry, and on the web/social media team. In his [...]
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Dwight Troyer Partner Dwight Troyer joined Equip Studio in 2014 with a broad background in construction followed by more than 10 years developing and managing architectural projects. He has completed government, commercial, religious, and residential projects across the United States. With a passion to see his clients succeed, Dwight works hard to discover what their [...]
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Stephen Troutman AIA, NCARB | Sr. Project Manager Stephen joined the Equip Studio team in October 2016 and brings with him prior architectural experience in church design and facility expansion planning. His favorite part of the design process is building relationships with the client team and developing the best creative solution to serve their needs [...]
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Tanner Sharpe AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+ C | Sr. Associate Tanner brings diverse experience to Equip Studio ranging from architectural design to music ministry and songwriting. Originally from South Carolina, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Clemson University and began working with a local firm. His career then took a turn into [...]
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Peter Shamblin Assoc. AIA | Sr. Associate Peter is a native of Greenville, SC and enjoys working and living in his hometown. He joined the team at Equip Studio in 2016 after completing a Master of Architecture degree at Clemson University. While working on his degree, Peter worked in construction giving him valuable experience that [...]
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