Sam Hero AIA, NCARB, RAS
Sam Hero is the new Studio Manager of Method Austin office. In tandem, he has also been named Associate Principal, joining the firm's senior leadership team.
Sam brings over a decade of experience across industrial, education, and indigenous design. Since rejoining Method in 2023, he's led our largest project to date—the $122M Shonto Preparatory School in Shonto, AZ—and continues to lead impactful work through our Blue Arrow Studio team, dedicated to serving Indigenous communities.
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