Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO, MVE & Partners
WHY: Architect and designer of some of Southern California’s most iconic projects, such as Water Garden, a 1.2M-SF office that’s the largest ever approved by the city of Santa Monica.
RECENT: Designer of many of Irvine Co. latest batch of apartments in Spectrum area. International client work ramping up; China, Egypt, United Arab Emirates. Promoted son Matthew McLarand to president; reported OC billings of $20.4M for year ended June 30.
RECENT: Backs OC Museum of Art, Boy Scouts, South Coast Repertory Charter member, Center for Real Estate at UCI Paul Merage School. USC architecture degree.