Vincent Mudd is the former Managing Partner and Principal of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE. Throughout his tenure at Carrier Johnson, Vincent has led the firm to stellar heights in both project performance as well as client engagement – including establishing the firm as California’s only ISO certified Architectural firm. He has worked tirelessly to achieve a uniquely diversified team of architects and designers, boasting 52% women employees, 46% non-Caucasian employees, and a 71% diversified principal-level management team. An inspiration and steady hand at the helm of the organization, Vincent is always eager to engage in one-on- one character-building conversations with employees seeking guidance.
Highly committed to civic engagement, Vincent has not only been one of San Diego’s “Top 100 Influential Leaders”, but he has also led the firm to its most solid performance as a private company, leading to its “Top 14” ranking from Architecture Magazine’s “Architect 50” top firms of the year. Vincent has landed many of Carrier Johnson’s most prominent clients, including National University, Google and the stunning Legacy International Center project.
Vincent is a champion of sustainability having completed a number of LEED Platinum, Gold and Net Zero projects. Vincent was given the “Cool Californian” award by the California Air Resources Board. As an instructor at SDSU CES, Vincent inspired the next generation of green business leaders through his Sustainable Design and Construction course.
Previously, Mr. Mudd was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Board of State Compensation Insurance Fund during a time of great crisis and business flight. He also served as Chairman of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego Citizen’s Sustainability Task Force. He is also a former director of the San Diego Country Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District and Sharp Healthcare.