Hickok Cole Welcomes New Director of Interiors Mike Johnson II
Mike Johnson II brings local roots and a corporate focus to the Hickok Cole interiors team.
We’re pleased to announce the addition of Mike Johnson II, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, NOMA to our senior leadership team. Mike joins fellow Associate Principal and Director of Interiors Melissa Brewer, NCIDQ, IIDA to oversee sector operations and guide corporate strategy to expand our interiors practice in DC and beyond.
“Mike’s commitment to DC, his grassroots leadership approach, and natural mentorship align perfectly with our firm values. We are fortunate to have found someone with such robust knowledge and appreciation of our city to support the organizations who call it home,” says Melissa. “I feel confident that our combined experience provides an ideal platform to realize our team’s vision, further collaborate with our architecture and creative sectors, and fortify long-term client relationships in the commercial interiors industry.”
Mike joins us with over two decades of experience in the architecture and design industry and a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Howard University. His body of work is comprised of high-end corporate interiors, base building repositioning, healthcare, and higher education projects. A studio leader at his previous firm, Mike has an impressive track record in delivering successful and thoughtful designs while consistently procuring strategic new business opportunities. Mike is a licensed architect and interior designer, LEED AP certified, and a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). He is a long-time member and leader of IIDA, serving as President of the Mid-Atlantic chapter in 2020 and was recently elected to serve as Vice President on the International Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
“As a Washington, DC-native, I’ve challenged myself to proactively seek opportunities to positively influence the city’s architecture and design community. I found that same ideal – and a genuine appreciation of history, culture, and people – embedded in Hickok Cole’s identity and reflected in its portfolio,” says Mike. “I take pride in contributing to our city’s evolution and look forward to partnering with Melissa to steer this group of talented design professionals as we establish the next chapter of workplace design.”
In his new position, Mike will be responsible for strengthening our roster of forward-focused partners within the brokerage community, working with Melissa to manage the daily operations of our interiors practice, and collaborating with the broader leadership team to pursue our mission of doing work that matters to our team, clients, and community.