Michael Hodge is an architecture and design professional with over two decades of experience leading the creative integration of digital practice tools and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) innovation across the AEC industry. He currently serves as Principal Design Lead for International Design at Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center, where he directs enterprise-wide architectural design strategy and VDC implementation for the company's expansion portfolio. Previously, Hodge spent seven years at tvsdesign in Atlanta, where he rose from Senior Manager of Digital Practice to Principal, driving digital transformation and cross-functional collaboration across the firm's projects. Earlier in his career, he held positions at ASD | SKY, Gensler, and Heery International, building a broad foundation in technical design, project architecture, and BIM-enabled workflows. Hodge holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Art and Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is recognized for his expertise in leveraging technology to enhance design delivery, operational efficiency, and change management in architectural practice.
