As part of our Executive Team, responsible for establishing direction, long-range planning, profitability, growth, quality, and organizational structure. Lead office operations and management, client communications, coordination of project teams, financial goals, communications, marketing, contracts, professional development of staff, human resources, and serve as AIA 2030 Sustainability Manager. Manage client budgets, project scope, and team assignments. Developed and implemented 5-year ownership transition plan. Registered Architect in California and Wyoming.

In coordination with Donn Merriam, AIA, make campus-wide improvements for life-safety, fire-safety, and ADA accessibility projects including serving as Architect-of-Record for a new elevator, new toilet rooms for teachers and students, courtyard replacement, and new building entry. Coordinate ongoing programming and design with administrators, stakeholders, and Board. Prepare drawings, obtain permits, coordinate bidding, and perform construction administration. Coordinate with Donn in the design development and engineering of a gut renovation of the entire campus and grant applications.

In collaboration with Steven Ball, Director, led the needs assessment, strategy, and university/public communications ultimately leading to the relocation and long-term preservation of the instrument collection. Led the digitization of the catalog. Curated several musical instrument displays at Hill Auditorium and the School of Music, Theater & Dance. Led development of graphic design and content for annual reports, public communications, etc. Coordinated instrument accession, lending, and administration.

Started as a designer, became a licensed architect, and later equity principal focused on community design, public communications strategy, marketing, finance, and HR. David Milling’s right hand in developing conceptual designs and physical models for residential, commercial, public, and academic clients. Led community design workshops, project management, and construction administration. Led the needs assessment and planning for the $187M bond issue (62% majority) for system-wide construction and renovation of 21 libraries for the Dayton Metro Library, OH. Principal for LEED Platinum public library in Des Moines, IA.

Intern designer for residential, commercial, and education projects in the Randstad, Netherlands.