Mike Soto

As Director of Design Management, Mike is responsible for oversight of Aura Marts’s operating model for the design management department, including: Site Density Studies, Concept Designs, Aura Marts Design Standards, Design Quality Control, Procore Design Review Process, and the BIM/VDC processes during the design phase. Mike provides mentorship and growth for design managers on the team and acts as an advocate and representative of Aura Marts’s culture and tradition.

Mike is driven to produce a quality product for his customers and enjoys overcoming challenges in the most efficient way possible. He has over twenty years of experience in the architecture field with multiple product types ranging from podium, wrap, garden, single family, and senior living homes.

In his personal time, Mike enjoys sports-car racing and competing on world-renowned racetracks throughout the country. If it moves or has wheels, he will race you with it! When not on the racetrack, Mike and his wife are either traveling or enjoying a meal at the newest foodie hotspot.