MIAMI BEACH, FL, April 02, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Trevor W. Payne has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Payne has established a distinguished career in architecture, currently serving as a senior project architect at Cohen Freedman Encinosa & Associates Architects since 2024. In this capacity, he demonstrates expertise in direct communication and coordination, overseeing multiple projects at various stages of development. His daily responsibilities include managing email correspondence and inquiries from structural engineers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing teams, as well as interior landscape professionals. He is actively engaged in the Icon Beach project, addressing requests for information from contractors and facilitating meetings with stakeholders to ensure clarity and progress.

Additionally, Mr. Payne is responsible for preparing the comprehensive design development set for an 11-story apartment complex. His promotion to project manager for the Miami International Airport project stands as his most notable professional achievement, reflecting the firm's confidence in his leadership on one of its largest and most significant undertakings.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Payne was a senior architect at Architectural Design Consortium from 2023 to 2024. There, he further honed his skills in project oversight and team collaboration, contributing to the successful delivery of complex architectural assignments. Between 2022 and 2023, he served as an architect at ODP Architecture and Design, where he managed design solutions for diverse clients and projects.

From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Payne worked as an architect at Manuel Builders LLC, where he was instrumental in developing residential and commercial designs tailored to client specifications. His early professional experience began as an architectural apprentice at The Architectural Studio in Baton Rouge between 2019 and 2020, where he gained foundational knowledge in drafting, design principles and project documentation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Payne has been recognized for his accomplishments, including being showcased at the Natural History Museum in Lafayette. He is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, underscoring his commitment to professional standards within the field.

Mr. Payne's academic background includes a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, completed in 2019. During his studies, he earned the Freshman Design Excellence Award in 2015, highlighting his early promise in architectural design. He is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at Boston Architectural College, further advancing his technical knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Reflecting on his career, Mr. Payne attributes his success to his passion for architecture and design, as well as the steadfast support of his mother and wife. His core message emphasizes believing in one's dreams, acknowledging that challenges and moments of doubt will arise. However, he asserts that if an individual truly enjoys and has faith in what they pursue, only they can limit their ambitions. Mr. Payne encourages granting oneself leniency, cultivating self-belief and ultimately trusting in oneself.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Payne is civically engaged as a blood donor for The American National Red Cross and a volunteer for Goodwill Industries International, reflecting his commitment to community service.

In his personal life, Mr. Payne enjoys spending time at the beach, scuba diving with his wife, lobster hunting and participating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. He is also an avid golfer and tennis player. Looking ahead, he aims to complete his master's degree and obtain licensure to expand his professional opportunities. Mr. Payne envisions establishing his own firm with trusted colleagues and fostering a supportive environment for emerging architects and designers, creating a community that nurtures young professionals within the industry.

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