Our Team

Jared Monce, AIA

Architect, Financial Market Leader,

“Designing for trust means every detail matters—confidence begins with how people feel.”

Jared brings a deep passion for purposeful design and a commitment to excellence in every project. Having worked with banks and credit unions across the country, he understands that financial institutions are more than places of transaction—they’re places of trust, connection, and community. His designs seamlessly integrate safety, clarity, and warmth, shaping banking environments that foster trust and meaningful interactions between staff and the people they serve.

Known for his collaborative spirit and attention to detail, Jared leads by example—empowering his team to think critically, share ideas freely, and find creative solutions that elevate both function and experience. He approaches every project as an opportunity to learn, grow, and deliver meaningful results that align with each client’s vision and goals. Jared brings grounded determination and forward-thinking creativity to everything he does.

Areas of Expertise

• Architecture

Memberships

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Honors

• 2021, Urban Land Institute Americas – Awards for Excellence, Riverfront Development
• 2021, American Buildings – Building of the Year & Gold Award, Junior Achievement Headquarters
• 2021, Our Way of Working Award – Give back
• 2020, American Buildings – Excellence in Design Special Projects, Junior Achievement Headquarters
• 2020, American Engineering Council – American Engineering Council Award, Riverfront Development
• 2020, Fast Company – Innovation Design, Riverfront Development
• 2020, ASLA Central States – Award of Excellence, Riverfront Development
• 2020, INASLA – Excellence Award, Riverfront Development
• 2020, ASLA IL – Merit Award, Riverfront Development
• 2020, ASLA STL – Merit Award, Riverfront Development
• 2019, AIA Indiana – Citation Award, Aptera Office Fit-Out
• 2019, Building Contractors Association – Excellence in Construction Award, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership 9th Floor
• 2018, Architectural Digest – Most Beautifully Designed Bar in Indiana, Hoppy Gnome
• 2016, Building Contractors Association – Best New Construction Under $14M, Turnstone Building Expansion

Registrations

• Registered Architect: Indiana

Publications

• Lighting the Future of Financial Institutions: A Collaborative Perspective
• Designing for Service: How Purpose-Built Contact Centers Help Financial Institutions Deliver Exceptional Experiences
• From Transactions to Connections: Six Key Elements for Successful Branch Design
• Creating Community Spaces: Financial Centers Become Local Hubs
• Designing a Branch for Multigenerational Appeal
• 5 Keys to Designing Financial Operations Centers
• Branch Design to Celebrate Your Culture
• Community-Centric Branch Design
• Three Fundamental Steps to Crafting the Ideal Branch