Friends and colleagues,Happy new year! I hope your year is off to a great start.It’s hard to believe we are already in 2024, but here we are. Many new and exciting things are happening in my life, including the growth of my business, A&E Architectural. Since founding the company in 2022, we have partnered with design, architectural, and engineering firms to help them reduce costs and drive better results. Due to our client satisfaction rate, we are now beginning to expand and offer our services to new clients.Maintaining staff can be a costly endeavor. Providing high end compensation, insurance, and benefits, in the face of financial instability, can be difficult. We provide relief to our partners by offering the same or better quality of work for far less, allowing them to focus on what they do best. They can then reinvest the cost savings into the areas of their business that drive the highest returns and leave the rest to us.We support all areas from conceptual design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. We also support the permitting process, conducting accessibility inspections, reports, and facilitating TDLR registrations in Texas. Our services include everything from due diligence and site investigation reports to surveying, space planning, 3D modeling, CAD and Revit, and everything in between. We do it all.As of today, we’re announcing that we’re opening our doors to new clients. If you or any architects, engineers, or designers you know would benefit from saving money and improving their bottom line, drop me a message or a comment and I will be in touch. We’d love to explore your unique needs and the opportunities and ways we can work together.Tomas

“Retirement may be on the horizon, but my passion for architecture and design remains strong. With decades of experience leading successful projects, I offer a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision. My ability to inspire and motivate teams ensures that every project is delivered on time and within budget.”

With over 40 years of experience, in my role, as a Principal, I mentor architectural and design managers to ensure their and our team's success. I provide a safe and supportive space for them to learn and grow, helping them develop their skills in quality control, budgets, schedules, and any other areas as needed.Teamwork, collaboration, efficiency, and professionalism are essential in our organization, and I am committed to wearing whatever hat is needed to help my team succeed and reach new heights.My work as part of the Development Services Team.Develop Due Diligence and Site Investigation Reports for New Ground-Up, Remodel, and Tenant Finish-Out Projects. Help clients understand the condition, characteristics, and restrictions of each project by conducting due diligence and site investigations, developing comprehensive reports that summarize our findings and recommendations, and coordinating with the jurisdiction to verify zoning, parcel information, and other critical details, including permit submittal requirements.My goal is to obtain permits efficiently and effectively, and to partner with the jurisdiction to expedite permits whenever possible.

Managed the production of high-quality construction documents, including MEP and structural engineering, in collaboration with project managers, to ensure successful project completion within budget and on schedule

Oversaw the production of construction documents and QA/QC for major clients, including Freshii, Pressed Juicery, Chick-fil-a, Panera Bread, McDonald's, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, Chipotle, Tecovas, Heartland Dental, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Fossil, At Home, and AutoNation.Worked with architectural and engineering teams in Arkansas, St. Louis, California, Chicago, and New Jersey to ensure seamless project execution. Manage the architectural, civil, structural, and MEP engineering disciplines.

Managed a team of renowned international architects and design consultants to deliver the iconic 5.2 million square foot MITIKAH Phase II mixed-use project in Mexico City. Represented the project developer (OR-B) at the weekly construction meetings with architects, engineers, builders, and vendors. Reviewing the construction issues of the week and providing decisions on behalf of the developer to keep the project on budget and schedule. Review and evaluate construction progress to approve payments to consultants and vendors.

Founder and President of the Callison Office in Mexico, and Principal of the Callison Dallas office, managing the design and production of construction documents, and design presentation for domestic and international retail and mixed-use projects.Led the delivery of projects in the US, Mexico, China, and London for clients such as Neiman Marcus, Macy's, The Home Depot, Federated Department Stores, J.C. Penney, The Body Shop, HSBC Latin America, Walmart de Mexico, Palacio de Hierro, and Liverpool.

RHA Architect of the Year in 2003 and leader and facilitator of the Walmart Expansions program in the U.S., with a proven track record of success in delivering high-profile projects, for clients in Mexico, Latin America and the US.Part of the Walmart design, grocery, special divisions, and engineering teams, and a member of the Walmart approval team for DI's (Design Initiatives) in Bentonville, AR.Conducted The Scope trips for the RHA Expansions Program with the Walmart Management Team (Architectural, Design, Engineering, and Real Estate Officials), and visited and evaluated sites throughout the U.S. with the client Site Adapt Architects for Walmart Acquisitions and Takeovers.Part of the Walmart Design, Grocery, Special Divisions, and Engineering Teams, and a member of the Walmart approval team for DI's (Design Initiatives) in Bentonville, AR.

Managed complex projects for department stores including Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Liverpool, and Palacio de Hierro in the US and Mexico.Spearheaded the entire process of the Neiman Marcus project in Natick, MS, including meetings and presentations to the city, as well as weekly meetings with the owner and contractors.

Award-winning strategic liaison between the Schafer offices in Mexico and the US, with a proven track record of success in managing design presentations and overseeing the successful delivery of complex projects for major Mexican clients, including Grupo Carso (now Walmart de México), Palacio de Hierro, Liverpool, Salinas y Rocha, and La Gran Plaza malls throughout Mexico.

Named Vice President for outstanding project management skills, overseeing a portfolio of national retail projects for brands such as Eddie Bauer, Naturalizer, Connie Shoes, Buster Brown, Shoe Carnival, Superstars, Nine West, The Candy Barrel, and Supermarket of Shoes.Responsible for producing construction documents and specifications for multiple locations throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America, as well as coordinating and managing in-house MEP engineering.