September 2025 – Announcing Promotion and New Team Members
Firm News – Sept 2025
Schuler Shook is proud to celebrate the growth of our talented team with a promotion and the addition of two new team members.
These individuals embody the creativity, innovation, and dedication to client service that define our firm. We are delighted to welcome our newest colleagues and to recognize the achievements of our promoted team member as we continue to shape inspiring spaces together.
PROMOTION
Matt Valerio
Lighting Designer
Matt Valerio has been promoted to Lighting Designer in recognition of his expertise and contributions to lighting design. Since joining Schuler Shook in 2023, Matt has consistently demonstrated creativity, technical excellence, and dedication to project success.
Some of Matt’s notable projects include Innovation Labs at Harper Court in Chicago, IL; Lions Park Redevelopment in Waco, TX; and Wangaratta Creative Precinct in Wangaratta, VIC, Australia.
When not in the office or on site, Matt can be found on the ice, as a referee for hockey games across the United States.
NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Carmen Cervantes
BIM Manager
We are excited to welcome Carmen Cervantes as our new BIM Manager based in our Chicago office.
Carmen is a multifaceted design professional with a Master of Architecture and more than a decade of experience across commercial, civic, and residential projects. Passionate about knowledge-sharing, Carmen has trained countless professionals in BIM best practices and led teams in optimizing workflows.
In her spare time, Carmen enjoys transforming spaces in her home.
Sarah Chaplick
Lighting Specialist
Welcome to Sarah Chaplick, who joins our Chicago office as a Lighting Specialist.
With a background in Interior Architecture, Sarah brings a passion for lighting design’s power to shape how people feel, move, and interact within a space. Educated at Columbia College Chicago, she blends creative vision with technical precision, integrating sustainable technologies and human-centreed strategies into her work.
Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys kayaking with her dog, Ollie, spending time outdoors, and discovering new places on road trips.