Recent award of several large projects has enabled Breckenridge Group expanded its architectural firm in Tucson, Ariz, with a number of new hires.

Jose Gastellum, drafter, re-joined the firm’s Department of Defense Studio. Most recently, he worked for Grenier Engineering as a civil designer. He is a graduate of Pima Community College and has an associate of applied science degree in computer -aided drafting.

Erin Faubion joined the firm’s Department of Defense Studio as a project manager. She brings two years of experience in design from such firms as Archetype 5, Sakellar Associates, and AdamWheelerDesign. She has a professional bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Arizona

Eileen Fagan, LEED AP, will take on the role of LEED project manager, overseeing all LEED-certified projects. She brings with her a degree in business/marketing from Fairfield University and over 20 years of experience

Leonardo “Leo” Alonso was hired as a designer for the group’s Municipal/Public Safety Design Studio. He also most recently worked for Archetype 5 as a Project Manager for two years and brings over 10 years of experience. He received an architectural degree from the Universidad de la Republica del Uruguay in 2002.

Carl Kilgore, AIA, joined the company as a project manager/architect for the Department of Defense Studio. He also will oversee the implementation of Revit, providing training and leadership to the design staff. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience as an architect and an architectural degree from the University of Arizona.