HOUSTON, TX HOK announces the hire of Diana Limon to the firm's plumbing group. Over her 10 years' of professional experience, Limon has worked for firms in both Mexico and in Houston, developing and designing plumbing systems for industrial and commercial facilities.

Prior to joining HOK, Limon's projects included collaboration on multi-discipline project teams, and frequently involved close interaction with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers. Her responsibilities included preparation of schematic design information for construction documents, as well as the design of plumbing layouts, and in some cases, coordination of the trades to meet program revisions and requirements. Limon received her Bachelor of Science in architecture from Instituto Technologico de Durango.

Jay Tatum, Managing Principal for the firms Texas practices said, "We're pleased to welcome Diana to the HOK team. Her experience will be a valuable asset to the company and our clients."

HOK also announces the hire of Jamie Giraldo to the firm's regional marketing team. She brings more than 11 years of marketing experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. 

Giraldo is experienced managing creative projects, and has been recognized for implementing new and innovative ways of communicating corporate image. Prior to joining HOK, she worked in marketing and business development for Houston engineering and construction firms, where she focused on competitive analysis, problem resolution, trade shows, policies and procedure development, strategic brand planning, and social media marketing. She is a member of the American Marketing Association.

Tatum said, "Jamie brings a unique skill and new perspectives to our company that will further strengthen our marketing efforts."