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Charran James Peck

Advancement Board

Advancement Board Member

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About

Advancement Board Member
Alum: 2007, B.F.A., Interior Design

Charran James Peck has been a project manager coordinating projects for the Office of Facilities Planning and Management at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, since 2015. In addition to her B.F.A. from UNT CVAD, she holds a Master’s in Sustainability and Development from the SMU Lyle School of Engineering.

A Dallas native with over 17 years of experience in the industry, Charran worked as an interior designer on higher education projects at an architecture and interior design firm for nine years before joining the staff at SMU. Her resume and familiarity with institutional clients enhance her ability to serve campus stakeholders. As a project manager with a background in interior design, she manages renovation and construction projects, procures furniture, and advises design firms on large capital projects to ensure the SMU brand values and vision are incorporated in design solutions.

Charran brings a unique perspective to her role, combining her knowledge of interior materials with practical lessons learned as the “owner” of projects. This allows her department to mitigate challenging maintenance issues and helps support the University's goal of effective fiscal stewardship.