Commonwealth Preservation Group

Paige Pollard

Paige Pollard received her undergraduate degree in City Planning with a minor in Architecture from the University of Virginia, and a graduate degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. Prior to establishing CPG, she managed the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Local Government Assistance Programs as well as the department’s Tidewater Region Preservation Program, working with property owners and local governments from over 30 cities and counties.In addition, Paige has experience at the municipal level having worked for the City of Norfolk as a historic preservation planner. In that role, she revised the local historic district design guidelines, expanded the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register listed Downtown Norfolk Historic District, and reported to the Norfolk Design Review Committee, City Planning Commission and City Council on issues related to historic resources.

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Marcus Pollard

Marcus Pollard received his undergraduate degree in History and Art History from the University of Virginia. Prior to working for CPG, Marcus was at Norfolk Collegiate School where he taught AP European History, AP Government, AP Art History, and U.S. History. Marcus’ responsibilities at CPG include serving as manager of the company along with development of Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register Nomination nominations. Marcus has completed more than forty Preliminary Evaluation Forms and National Register Nominations.

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Katie Paulson

Katie Paulson received her undergraduate degree in Media Arts and Design with a minor in Art History from James Madison University and her graduate degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Texas at Austin. At CPG, Katie is a Preservation Project Manager, specializing in building treatment.

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Kayla Halberg

Kayla Halberg received her undergraduate degree in History from the College of William and Mary and her masters degree in Public History with a concentration in Historic Preservation from the University of South Carolina. At CPG, Kayla serves as a Preservation Project Manager, specializing in architectural history and research, and the development of National Register Nominations.

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Victoria Leonard

Victoria Leonard received her undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Mary Washington and her graduate degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. At CPG, Victoria specializes in the development of historic tax credit applications and treatment recommendations, as well as architectural survey projects.

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Ashley King

Ashley King received her undergraduate degree in English from Washington and Lee University and her graduate degree in English and American Literature from the University of Virginia. Previously, she worked in education as a teacher and administrator at Norfolk Collegiate School. At CPG, Ashley is the Director of Operations.

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Ashlen Stump

Ashlen Stump received her undergraduate degree in History with a concentration in Public History from James Madison University and her masters degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. At CPG, Ashlen serves as a Preservation Associate, assisting with architectural survey projects and the development of National Register Nominations and historic tax credit applications. She also provides support for data redaction and flood retrofit designs for CPG and our joint venture, Building Resilient Solutions (BRS).

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Katrina Smith

Katrina Smith received an undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation and History from the University of Mary Washington where she was very involved in the Historic Preservation Club and the History and American Studies Club. At CPG, Katrina serves as a preservation associate assisting with historic tax credit applications and historic building treatment. 

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Leon Guanzon

Leon Guanzon earned a B.S. in Sociology from Radford University along with completed coursework in photography, fine arts, and art history from Old Dominion University. Leon brings over twenty years of professional creative experience including photography, graphic design, art direction, filmmaking, printing, and digital products. At CPG, Leon provides graphic design support to all projects and proposals.

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Sami Moore

Sami Moore holds a BA in Art History from Virginia Commonwealth University and has spent the last several years working as the Director of Exhibitions, Social Media and Registrar at the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum. At CPG, Sami has the role of Operations Associate supporting the day-to-day operations of the firm and the success of all projects.

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