Biography
Marc Herndon serves as Managing Director of Gensler’s Charlotte office, where he helps lead the firm’s strategy, client relationships, and design practice across the region.
With extensive expertise in interior architecture and design, Marc brings a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle, from programming and design development through construction documentation, furnishings, and project management. His ability to align design excellence with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to clients navigating evolving workplace and built environment challenges.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and passion for problem-solving, Marc fosters innovative, people-centered design solutions that create lasting value. Beyond his project work, he has played an active role in advancing the design profession through leadership positions with the IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter, as well as serving on Contract magazine’s advisory board.
Qualifications and Recognition
Interior Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts James Madison University
North Carolina
Registered Interior Designer
LEED Green Associate
Member, International Interior Design Association
Fitwel Ambassador, Center for Active Design
Panelist, Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, “The Future of Healthcare Is Not a Hospital,” Charlotte Convention Center
Presenter, Marymount University, “The Business of Design,” Washington, D.C.
Juror, Contract Magazine, 36th Annual Interior Design Awards, New York, New York
Panelist, Urban Land Institute of Colorado, Office of the Future, “Workplace 2020,” Denver, Colorado
