When I was 10 years old I knew I would either be an architect or a drummer in a heavy metal band. The rise of grunge in the early '90s pushed heavy metal out of the spotlight so I naturally shifted my focus to my second love, Architecture, and went to Cal Poly Pomona to study design. Now, with over 30 years experience in architecture, (the last 23 practicing custom home design in coastal Orange County, Palm Springs, Chicago and Hawaii) I have no regrets and still plot my rise through the ranks of musical stardom with my band, Thunderhose....much to my wife's chagrin.In 2005, after nearly 10 years as the managing associate for Mark Singer Architects in Laguna Beach, I opened the doors to my own firm and have continued my focus on innovative designs for residential and retail projects.Prior to launching my practice I served on the faculty of Cal Poly Pomona where I taught architectural design studio for 2 years and I continue to be a guest lecturer and juror for architecture and design classes at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Baptist University, USC, Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Cal State Long Beach, Los Angeles Institute of Architecture and Design, and Chapman University.I received my Master of Architecture degree from UCLA and my Bachelor of Architecture degree, cum laude, from Cal Poly Pomona. I’m a licensed architect in the states of California, Hawaii, and Texas, a past member of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects, and a Certified Green Building Professional. Specialties: Sustainable Design and Green Building ConsultationNew Custom Homes, Remodels, AdditionsSpecialized Retail and Commercial spacesArt Galleries, Clothing Stores, SalonsAdaptive Re-use and Urban InfillSite Analysis and SelectionFeasibility StudiesZoning, Planning, HOA ApprovalsComputer ModelingConstruction Bid AnalysisContractor SelectionInteriors & Furnishing ConsultationFine Art Placement ConsultationSpace PlanningSite PlanningProject ProgrammingEntitlement Expediting