OUR TEAM
At Smith & Vansant our team is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including architecture, environmental design, and interior design. Each member of our team brings their own creative vision, technical expertise, and attention to detail to every project.
We're not just passionate about creating beautiful spaces - we also love spending time in Vermont and New Hampshire’s breathtaking natural surroundings. From hiking the Long Trail and camping in the White Mountains to skiing, biking, and kayaking around the Upper Valley & beyond, we believe that getting outside and exploring New England’s diverse landscapes is not only essential for our personal well-being, but also helps to inform and inspire our design work.
Pi Smith, AIA | Founding Principal
Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Architecture
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Community Organizations: Thetford Hillside Cemetery Board
Vermont License #1992
John Vansant, AIA | Founding Principal
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Architecture
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Bachelor of Arts, English
Community Organizations: Panarchy Undergraduate Society, Director | Headrest, Inc. Crisis and Recovery Center, Director
Vermont License #1944
New Hampshire License #2427
Ira S. Clark, AIA | Principal
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Master of Architecture
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art/Pre-Arch
Community Organizations: Sharon Development Review Board, Chair | Sharon Planning Commission | TRORC Board Member
Vermont License #59123
Stephen J. Branchflower, AIA | Principal
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Master of Architecture
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
Community Organizations: Thetford Historic Preservation Committee | Thetford Water Coop, Board Member
Vermont License #83412
Jerome Kent | Project Manager
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Architecture
Alfred State College, Alfred, NY
A.A.S. Architectural Engineering
Jon Criswell, AIA | Architect
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Master of Architecture
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Community Organizations: Hanover Trails Committee |UVMBA Board Member
New Hampshire License #05066
