]> Philip Gillard London, UK portraits/genericMan.swf Phil was responsible for establishing Gensler's learning practice area in London. His commitment to improving the design of learning environments has led to a number of high-profile speaking engagements and articles. A keen business developer and advocate of the firm's marketing efforts, Phil also leads an architectural studio in London. male Duncan Swinhoe London, UK portraits/SwinhoeD.swf Leveraging his extensive experience as senior designer on a range of complex and high-profile projects, Duncan has developed a thorough understanding of all aspects of large-scale mixed-use developments. As a London design director, Duncan assumes responsibility for the architectural concept and direction of projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UK. male Alessandra Almeida Jones London, UK portraits/AlmeidaJonesA.swf Highly regarded across our firm as a strong strategic thinker, Alessandra brings great success to her role as regional marketing leader. She's developed a number of client-focused initiatives, including research studies, whitepapers, and roundtables. Alessandra's hard work has raised Gensler visibility at such industry events as MIPIM and Cityscape. female Steve Bright London, UK portraits/BrightS.swf On the project side, Steve maintains the highest level of technical and design integrity. His expertise lies in developing the technical overlay to complex projects. On the practice side, Steve is a valued member of London's technical committee, always performing at the highest level. He's the go-to person on countless technical issues. male Fleur Clarke London, UK portraits/ClarkeF.swf Fleur wears the title of facilities manager, responsible for all facility-related matters in the London office. She oversees the studio coordinators and reception teams, and Fleur assumed a significant - and critical - role in the recent office relocation. It's clear that Fleur thoroughly enjoys what she does and is immensely proud of her teams. female Richard Harrison London, UK portraits/HarrisonR.swf A true Gensler professional, Richard joined our firm upon graduation from Kingston University. He's immensely popular in the office and clients request him by name. Richard brings humor, camaraderie, and professionalism to his architectural projects, and he finds time to contribute consistently to Gensler extracurricular activities. male Catherine Hofmann London, UK portraits/HofmanC.swf As finance manager, Catherine oversees payroll and retirement programs for Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. A highly skilled professional, she constantly strives to raise the bar and then exceeds expectations. Colleagues respect Catherine for her quiet competence and willingness to help out where necessary. female George Miller-Ramos London, UK portraits/MillerRamosG.swf Educated in Cuba, George's work covers Asia, Europe, and the US. This experience brings diversity and robust talent to all his projects. As a design director, George actively participates in London's architecture and master planning studio as well as the product design practice. An enthusiasm for design permeates his work across all disciplines, and clients very quickly learn to respect his creative sense. male Steve White London, UK portraits/WhiteS.swf Steve's a strong green champion in London's senior technical group. As design manager for our workplace group, Steve possesses a passion for detail and keen eye for design that allows him to see a project holistically. Highly regarded within the architectural community, Steve balances design-focused aspirations with pragmatic results. male Louise Burnett London, UK portraits/BurnettL.swf As an illustrator in Gensler London, Louise plays a key role on every planning project. Colleagues see her as a highly creative designer and artist who elevates the level of our project visualization. Louise is recognized firmwide for the consistently high quality and inventiveness of her illustrations. female Tina Connell London, UK portraits/ConnellT.swf Tina squarely faces all challenges inherent in her role as European human resource regional manager. She has played a significant role in establishing our office in Dubai, and Tina earned praise for her involvement with our recent London office relocation. Tina is a trusted advisor who focuses on the people with whom she works. female Jon Corish London, UK portraits/CorishJ.swf Always upbeat and positive, Jon displays total dedication on projects and a variety of Gensler office activities. An outstanding architect, Jon builds teams and takes the lead in a number of project areas. He's great at interfacing with clients, displaying true sensitivity to their objectives and requirements. male Julia Crawford London, UK portraits/CrawfordJ.swf Julia embraces learning and shines as an advocate for sustainability issues. She participates on London's sustainability committee and the firmwide train-the-trainer program on sustainability. Julia's also organized project tours related to sustainable design. She has brought her solid design talent to a broad range of workplace projects in London and Amsterdam. female Paul Fineberg London, UK portraits/FinebergP.swf A significant intellectual resource with the London office, Paul speaks regularly at conferences and to local planning authorities and committees. His research, analytical skills, and out-of-the-box thinking are valued on every project. A highly motivational design manager, Paul ensures that any design decision is worthy of the Gensler name. male Ted Johnson London, UK portraits/JohnsonT.swf Since rejoining Gensler, Ted has immersed himself as design manager in major workplace projects that benefit from his vast experience and organizational skills. He takes ownership of every project and task he is given. Younger staff members see Ted as an excellent mentor, and they always want to be on his team. male Taeyoung Kim London, UK portraits/YoungKimT.swf Taeyoung enjoys a reputation as a talented architect whose skills are demonstrated across a number of London's complex large-scale projects. She shows an ability to turn challenges into very clear, simple, and elegant design responses. Taeyoung meets tough issues head-on, using an exceptional breadth of architectural knowledge to discover a solution. female Matthew Kobylar London, UK portraits/KobylarM.swf Even with his busy schedule, Matthew makes time to help others. He's a valuable member of his teams, bringing deep, well-rounded industry knowledge. Reliable, proactive, and versatile, Matthew sets the pace as a designer in London's workplace studio. He participates on the workplace furniture committee, co-created London's DesignLab, and participates in the Children's Reading Programme. male Maria Nesdale London, UK portraits/NesdaleM.swf Maria is currently focusing her architectural talent and expertise on the Kent County Council's Building Schools for the Future program, where she is helping to shape the next generation of school design. At the forefront of this key project, Maria plays a role that is crucial for the program's implementation. female David O'Connell London, UK portraits/OConnellD.swf David's career has encompassed working for a structural engineering practice, an estate agent, the petrochemical industry, and the world of architecture. We're glad he's a part of the Gensler London team, where he's an architectural technician in the workplace group. David's a reliable and strong performer who is sometimes the unsung hero on challenging projects. male Owen Oldfield London, UK portraits/OldfieldO.swf There are no wasted minutes in Owen's day, as the #1 source for IT support in London. Colleagues regard Owen as a very approachable leader who works hard to enhance and maintain our technology infrastructure. Owen is willing to address any and all technology issues, even if a solution requires significant research. male Marcel Ortmans London, UK portraits/OrtmansM.swf Passionate about planning schools and learning environments, Marcel has helped grow our UK education practice. He's always eager to lend his architectural experience and design skills to projects. Marcel develops wonderful rapport with clients and project teams, quickly becoming a trusted contributor to the evolution and direction of a project. male Owain Roberts London, UK portraits/RobertsO.swf With international retail and brand design experience, passion, and immense energy, Owain excels as London's retail design director. With a clear understanding that consumers see design as a single idea (not a series of separate elements), he encourages a seamless relationship between graphic design and environmental design to create holistic user experiences. male Jennie So London, UK portraits/SoJ.swf Jennie has grown exponentially as a valued project designer in London. She demonstrates she can participate on teams for complex workplace projects as well as large-scale architectural assignments. Jennie contributes in a manner that is both collaborative and exciting. She co-developed Design10:20:20, an exciting vehicle that synthesizes all London's design disciplines. female Joanne Steadman London, UK portraits/SteadmanJ.swf As London's efficient receptionist, Joanne has single-handedly improved the reception experience in Gensler London. Responsible for prepping spaces for client meetings and booking event spaces, Joanne smoothly and confidently supports the meeting experience at Gensler. Joanne makes all our visitors feel welcome and appreciated. male Yusnidar Yusof London, UK portraits/YusofY.swf A valued member of London's education group, Yusnidar helped lead the Kent Building Schools of the Future program. Clients love her positive, proactive attitude and attention to detail. A resource for many, Yusnidar shines as an example of how to combine serious hard work with fun. She has emerged as a highly effective project architect and client advocate. female Mark Coleman Firmwide Resources, portraits/ColemanM.swf Mark excels as creative director for Gensler FW Communications, the voice and face of Gensler. He has elevated the quality of the team's numerous products, while fostering collaboration among diverse and multilocational teams. Mark is spearheading such challenging initiatives as the Gensler brand refresh, external website relaunch, and expansion of the much-heralded Gensler books program. male Eric Theis Firmwide Resources, portraits/TheisE.swf Exhibiting a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills, Eric has emerged as a strong leader within FW Resources. As database manager, he's a deep thinker who can connect the tactical needs of his internal customers with the firm's long-term development strategies. Eric's knowledge of Gensler's customer software tools is without peer. male Lisa Beazley Firmwide Resources, portraits/BeazleyL.swf In her position as media relations manager, Lisa consistently exceeds expectations. She interfaces effectively with editors, presenting our firm in a truly positive light. Others tap into Lisa's deep knowledge of the experts and expertise that exist across the Gensler firm. Lisa excels at crafting topic-specific media relations programs and outreach. female Laura Klenske Firmwide Resources, portraits/KlenskeL.swf As the firm's benefits manager, Laura has full responsibility for the totality of Gensler employee programs. Motivated by the opportunity to help others, Laura brings value to Gensler's firmwide operations. Over the past year, Laura has made significant improvements to Gensler benefits and still finds time to participate in many office events. female Erik Lucken Firmwide Resources, portraits/LuckenE.swf Erik is the global communications manager for Gensler's workplace practice. In this role, Erik provides strategic and creative direction in support of Gensler's position as the world's leading designer of work environments. He has a comprehensive understanding of current workforce trends and the ways the physical work environment contributes to corporate performance and achieving strategic business goals. male Janine Pesci Firmwide Resources, portraits/PesciJ.swf As director of learning, Janine successfully oversees and develops strategy, courses, seminars, roundtables, and a host of learning materials for use across the firm. Janine is directly involved with Gensler University, our "train the trainer" programs, and GO! orientation. She continues to build a firmwide Gensler learning community that elicits enthusiasm and tremendously positive feedback. female Lani Reyes Firmwide Resources, portraits/ReyesL.swf With her quiet leadership style and extraordinary customer service, Lani has become a peerless accountant in our firmwide finance studio. She was an involved contributor to testing both Project LiNK and Vision 4.1, both of which enhanced the firm's financial operations. Lani's also been leading the initiative to develop the Gensler Cash Receipts Community. female Richard de la Mare Dubai, UAE portraits/genericMan.swf An accomplished designer and project manager with strong interpersonal skills, Richard is a true Gensler ambassador who gets things done. He has brought commitment and unselfishness to his key role in establishing our Dubai office. When a complex project presents difficult challenges, Richard's the man for the job. male Brian Berry New York, New York portraits/BerryB.swf As a design director in Gensler's workplace practice, Brian has developed new workplace standards with financial, accounting, and computer and software companies using hoteling and virtual office concepts. He brings over 19 years of experience on new building and interiors projects. With a solid understanding of how collaboration actually works, Brian's a gifted designer and mentor. male E.J. Lee New York, New York portraits/LeeEJ.swf Since joining Gensler NY, E.J. has focused her design talent and planning expertise on large-scale, highly visible headquarters interiors for a number of prestigious clients. E.J. Lee has developed comparative analyses of space occupancy for financial firms that help expedite the decision-making process. She's also served as design director on store interiors for Marc Fisher, Sigerson Morrison, and Guess. female Patricia Aponte New York, New York portraits/AponteP.swf Patty's attention to detail and her organizational skills allow her to juggle many different project roles. Colleagues see Patty as focused and efficient in the construction documentation and administration phases of her projects. Her mentoring talents can be seen in the development of many junior staff members, whether on her teams or not. female Michael Avila New York, New York portraits/AvilaM.swf Working with Mike is both a pleasure and a privilege. Mike was a key member of our NY project team for the Hearst Tower interiors and also worked on several projects in the New York Times building. Internally, he participates on the technical steering committee and a variety of mentor programs. male Robert Balder New York, New York portraits/BalderR.swf Bob brings an unbelievable wealth of knowledge, which he freely shares, from his previous position with the City of NY. Bob plays a key role in leading the planning & urban design group in NY. He also contributes significantly to the mixed-use & entertainment practice both in NY and firmwide. male Thomas Bittner New York, New York portraits/BittnerT.swf A registered architect, Tom has guided teams on large-scale architecture projects and award-winning retail projects during his remarkable career. Since joining Gensler, he has expanded the retail practice area with major projects both in NY and outside the region. The warmth of his style has quickly gained the respect of the entire retail practice. male Randy Fahey New York, New York portraits/FaheyR.swf Randy strives for the highest level of design on his projects, encouraging team members to explore all options in design and construction. Randy brings a refreshing perspective as well as an incredible level of experience as a design director. He's well connected with the local design community, serving as president of the NY chapter of IIDA. male Robert Federico New York, New York portraits/FedericoR.swf A very talented designer and member of our design leadership committee, Robert places the highest priority on the design quality of his work. Interested in sharing his expertise with the next generation, he's been a guest juror at NYIT, Pratt Institute, and NY School of Interior Design. male John Gunn New York, New York portraits/GunnJ.swf John's ability to handle complex projects effectively is an important asset to his studio. A born leader, John excels as project manager on large-scale projects, especially those for financial and professional service firms. He participates on the Gensler NY marketing steering committee and project management roundtable. male John Hanna New York, New York portraits/HannaJ.swf As one of our most diligent and experienced architects, John sees projects through to completion and makes sure they are done correctly. His commitment to technical excellence results in a successful project. John coaches junior staff through the project process, giving them a real understanding of what clear project documentation truly is. male Kent Hikida New York, New York portraits/HikidaK.swf Working with Kent as a project manager is a great experience for many of his team members. He's a team player who looks out for the best interests of both clients and team members. Kent steps up to the plate when challenged and looks at each project challenge as an opportunity, not a problem. male Leslie Jabs New York, New York portraits/JabsL.swf Without question, Leslie performs as a truly skilled professional in all that she does. Whether running projects, leading her studio, developing new business, or nurturing client relationships, Leslie is unparalleled. As NE regional leader for buildings & campuses, Leslie continues to inspire and lead in an exemplary manner. female Linda Jacobs New York, New York portraits/JacobsL.swf Linda's a project manager who brings considerable experience and energy to the process. She is a true anchor for her team. Linda effectively handles several large accounts and some smaller accounts all at the same time. Extremely reliable and thorough, she can be counted on to cover all the bases. female Zenos Morris New York, New York portraits/MorrisZ.swf A good listener as well as a born mentor, Zeno delivers successful projects to satisfied clients. His leadership qualities are apparent in the way he effectively interacts with project teams and clients. Zenos has honed his communication and people skills to the point where everyone wants him on their projects. male Paul Murphy New York, New York portraits/MurphyP.swf As NY director of finance, Paul displays integrity, focus, and the highest ethical standards. Colleagues see him as a consistently strong communicator, who is driven to provide practical solutions to some challenging issues. Paul works closely with studio directors to address their needs, always maintaining an efficient and productive environment. male Katharine O'Toole New York, New York portraits/OTooleK.swf A dedicated project leader and gifted designer, Katharine performs as an advocate for her clients. She's always scrutinizing change orders and reviewing construction budgets to protect their interests. In addition to her project workload, Katharine is involved with many in-house and community programs. female Robert Schultz New York, New York portraits/SchultzR.swf Robert handles his challenging workload with a smile and a good sense of humor. He ensures that budgets and schedules are met, while preserving the highest level of design integrity. Other Gensler offices request Robert by name to manage NY relationships and projects on behalf of their clients. male Emily Sobel New York, New York portraits/SobelE.swf Emily exemplifies the Gensler culture, always putting the attention and focus squarely on her client and project. A spirited leader, she inspires loyalty within Gensler while cultivating confidence and trust from clients. Emily has well earned her reputation as a terrific project manager, with a positive outlook, calm manner, and a quick wit. female Karen Solomon New York, New York portraits/SolomonK.swf As an indispensable member of her studio, Karen does an outstanding job of maintaining client relationships. We constantly hear compliments about her hard work and commitment as a technical director and architect. She will do whatever is needed to provide the highest level of service to clients. female Susana Su-Tom New York, New York portraits/SuTomS.swf Susana brings elegance to everything from the most mundane detail to the most complex building code analysis. She's the glue that holds a project together. Susana runs a tight ship, constantly reinforcing Gensler quality control standards. She exemplifies leadership by example in all aspects of the profession. female Alice Burkhart New York, New York portraits/BurkhartA.swf The consummate professional, Alice always displays a positive attitude. She uses her knowledge of Gensler people and firm culture to guide others in their daily workloads. Alice willingly takes on assignments, which she performs with thoroughness and skill. She exceeds the high standards set for a Gensler executive assistant. female Judy Cheung New York, New York portraits/CheungJ.swf Judy participates on a wide range of architectural projects - from large-scale construction to the most minute interior millwork details. Judy's great at networking and always attends local industry events. Judy brings her significant technical expertise and experience to her participation on the Gensler technical steering committee. female John Chow New York, New York portraits/ChowJ.swf As a designer/job captain, John raises the bar for excellence on all his projects. Quiet, talented, and committed, John believes in doing whatever it takes to deliver successful projects. He's a great resource for both technical and design issues. John continues to participate as design juror and guest lecturer at several universities. male Gina Cianciotta New York, New York portraits/CiancottaG.swf Gina earns the utmost respect from colleagues and clients for her relentless drive and superior interior design talent. She has the uncanny ability to manage in a day what most people could not handle in a week. She's on a path of leadership, beautiful design, and effective project delivery. female Kelly Combs New York, New York portraits/CombsK.swf Clients like working with Kelly and request her participation on projects. She's a quick study, requiring minimal oversight. Kelly knows how to guide a team through the challenging times presented by most projects. She understands the meaning of client service, as she continuously focuses on meeting the needs of the project, client, and team. female Jeffrey Cook New York, New York portraits/CookJ.swf Jeffrey brings significant leadership skills to his role as studio director for NY's brand design group. His skills in communication, presentation, and writing enable us to both win projects and keep clients. Jeffrey is actively involved in his studio's business development pursuits, positioning his team to work on projects where they can leverage their talents. male Rebecca Dorris New York, New York portraits/DorrisR.swf Passionate about sustainable design, Rebecca brings that awareness to her interior design projects. She brings extensive experience in all phases of the design process, with an especially deep knowledge of furnishings and materials. Very active in the design community, Rebecca serves on Executive Board of the IIDA NY Chapter as VP of Communications. female Leigh-Anne Gillis New York, New York portraits/GillisLA.swf Perceived as a talented and totally committed professional, Leigh-Anne takes her work very seriously. Leigh-Anne continually earns our respect as a job captain who possesses great technical knowledge. Her thirst for individual improvement makes her an important resource and trusted advisor in our NY office. female Valerie Halsey New York, New York portraits/HaleyV.swf First impressions are everything, and Valerie's welcoming presence at our NY reception desk immediately puts people at ease. She goes above and beyond to make sure that all our visitors get the information and attention they require. Many clients and vendors comment on what a huge asset Valerie is to the NY office. female Keiko Kato New York, New York portraits/KatoK.swf Keiko brings to Gensler valuable experience and knowledge as a senior interior designer. She delivered a project of over one million square feet without a single mistake. This attention to detail follows her onto the smallest project as well. A true asset to her studio, Keiko is regarded across the NY office as a furniture expert. female Melissa Klein New York, New York portraits/KleinM.swf Melissa not only develops high quality proposals on a daily basis, but she also responds to countless requests and inquiries. As a valued marketing coordinator, she knows how to strategize and provides valuable input to visioning and planning sessions. Highly respected by studio directors, office leaders, and colleagues, Melissa always steps in wherever needed. female Carol Lang New York, New York portraits/LangC.swf Carol began her professional life as a business strategy consultant, going on to earn a M.S. in Interior Design. She now focuses on workplace design rather than corporate restructuring. Carol loves learning new things, putting pen to paper to solve a design conundrum, building relationships, and keeping clients happy! female Angie Lee New York, New York portraits/LeeA.swf Working on a project with Angie, one quickly sees her initiative, thoroughness, and sense of responsibility. A talented designer and registered architect in the NY education studio, Angie devotes considerable personal time to all her Gensler efforts. To collaborate with Angie is to experience professionalism, mentoring, and a warm smile. female Shirley Lee New York, New York portraits/LeeS.swf Shirley continues to impress her team with the high level of care she brings to ensure the highest quality of design excellence. Her ability to make strategic decisions about the direction of the project allows team members to maintain a high level of productivity and meet tight deadlines. Truly dedicated, Shirley can do it all. female Katie Michael New York, New York portraits/MichaelK.swf Katie possesses all the skills required to bring a design to successful fruition. She looks at her projects from every angle - budget, schedule, constructability - and it's no surprise that her work always exceeds expectations. Katie's a great cheerleader for the power of design in her studio and the NY office. female Rose Mickelsen New York, New York portraits/MichelsenR.swf As executive assistant in the NY office, Rose handles a consistent flow of communications and requests while maintaining an ever-changing hectic schedule. Consistently professional and helpful, Rose tackles all her assignments with an eye to assisting others. She understands our business, our clients, and our firm's aspirations. female Nathan Morgan New York, New York portraits/MorganN.swf A talented and motivated professional in our buildings & campuses group, Nathan brings a depth of experience and dedication to each project. He always represents Gensler in a positive light and is well respected by colleagues and clients. Nathan's dedication is evident from his tireless efforts, passion, and enthusiasm. male Wibowo 'Bo' Muljono New York, New York portraits/MuljunoB.swf A key contributor to our mission critical practice, Bo assumes an ever-increasing amount of responsibility with each new assignment. As he matures as a design professional, he has the creative talent and ambition to contribute in multiple practice areas. His teammates work under the absolute certainty that Bo will be there to support the project effort. male Christine Neff New York, New York portraits/NeffC.swf A shining example of a Gensler associate, Christine embraces her Gensler responsibilities with enthusiasm and skill. Her passion for sustainable design, enhanced by strong knowledge of the subject, is a tremendous asset that she brings to a wide range of project types. Christine participates on the AIA Committee on the Environment. female Robert Oh New York, New York portraits/OhR.swf Robert's ability to integrate technical aspects of a project with design sensitivity impacts projects ranging from a high-profile workplace to building renovations. His professional capabilities, combined with a patient and generous demeanor, have established him as a valued mentor. A registered architect, Robert is an involved member of the AIA. male Dara Osur New York, New York portraits/OsurD.swf An excellent human resources generalist and firmwide relocation coordinator, Dara consistently sets a great example for others. She has a genuine enthusiasm for her work and for the design industry. Her positive attitude and solid business sense drive the successful NY recruiting process. Dara participates on various internal committees focused on hiring, recruiting, and intern programs. female Amanda Ramos New York, New York portraits/RamosA.swf A leader in facilitation and communications design for a range of clients, Amanda brings a proven track record of successful project delivery. Her focus on storytelling is instrumental in facilitating key client decision-making. Amanda embodies Gensler values, as she reflects collaboration, talent, great design, and learning as a way of life. female Hana Rha New York, New York portraits/RhaH.swf Hana's willingness to learn and her flexibility to work on different aspects of a project speak to her value as a Gensler designer. She's the consummate team player who has the skill set and talent to elevate project quality to exceed client expectations. Hana's been involved with numerous volunteer activities through her church. female Staci Romano New York, New York portraits/RomanoS.swf Staci's a gifted interior designer who has worked on all aspects of the project process. She collaborates with other Gensler studios in advising major clients as they pursue sustainable standards and LEED-certified projects. Staci excels when dealing with program development, space planning, 3D design, and FF&E. female Patrick Rothwell New York, New York portraits/RothwellP.swf Patrick recently took complete command of complex phasing and documentation requirements of a major large-scale HQ project. While leading a 6-person production group, he proved himself to be an invaluable asset to the team. Patrick's become the de facto CAD mentor to nearly all our NY new hires, and he is always willing to help colleagues work through project challenges. male Benjamin Smestad New York, New York portraits/SmesteadB.swf Ben has taken a design leadership role on multiple hospitality and workplace projects. With a reputation for creating high-level design, he served as senior designer on our new award-winning Rockefeller Center offices. Ben's also one of our best recruiters, showing the power of design to young people interested in architecture. male Lisa Tatsuuma New York, New York portraits/TatsuumaL.swf As a member of the NY retail/branding & graphics studio, Lisa uses to good advantage her background in graphic design and interior design. She's an accomplished designer whose thoroughness and attention to detail are evident in every project. Lisa holds a well-deserved reputation for taking on any challenge and finding a way to success. female Kristen Tobing New York, New York portraits/TobingK.swf Kristen uses her exemplary skills as a senior programmer and strategic planner to deliver high quality solutions. She's committed to serving clients in every possible way to advance the project and decision-making process. Kristen plays a major role on all our MetLife projects and is also involved with education practice area studies. female Brittany Whitley New York, New York portraits/WhitleyB.swf Always looking after her clients, Brittany focuses on quality, design, and details. Her relationship-building skills and design talent go hand-in-hand, allowing her to excel as an interior designer on a variety of workplace projects. Brittany brings enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the NY marketing steering committee. female Mavis Wiggins New York, New York portraits/WigginsM.swf As design director and member of the NE regional workplace leadership team, Mavis offers creativity and mentorship on a variety of project types. Tireless and dedicated, Mavis supports the next generation of designers through her participation as visiting critic at Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, and NY School of Interior Design. female Wai-Kong Yee New York, New York portraits/YeeWK.swf Wai performs the difficult role of technical director with prowess and poise. He helps guide project teams through many complicated code issues. While juggling his responsibilities as lead architect on projects, Wai is able to deliver solutions that work. He participates on the technical directors committee and specifications knowledge network. male Alex Fernandez Boston, Massachusetts portraits/FernandezA.swf As design director for Boston's architecture studio, Alex raises the level of design on every project he touches. Alex has a true interest in the use of drawing to enhance the design process. Alex is a truly gifted designer with a real passion for teaching, who always brings a jolt of design inspiration. male Stephen Newbold Boston, Massachusetts portraits/NewboldS.swf Stephen is a "one of a kind," whose expertise in the broadcast & entertainment practice has been put to good use in both delivering projects and strengthening client relationships. His technical expertise and management capability makes him invaluable. Working on projects that span the globe, Stephen is willing to travel as necessary to share his expertise. male Anne Thrush Newman Boston, Massachusetts portraits/NewmanA.swf Prior to joining Gensler Boston, Anne worked in our Chicago office and then ran her own business. Anne balances that business-owner's savvy with a desire to achieve design excellence within set financial goals. Clients respect Anne for her thoughtful solutions and collaborative efforts. female Jeff Asanza Boston, Massachusetts portraits/AsanzaJ.swf Jeff has developed into a highly sought-after Gensler job captain and designer. He was instrumental in developing the complex design for the Fidelity Smithfield project and coordinated a multi-layered, multidisciplinary consultant team. With a positive attitude and a lead-by-example style, Jeff guides his team through project challenges. male Brett Blumenthal Boston, Massachusetts portraits/BlumenthalB.swf Brett has been a force of one in creating a link between the consulting and hospitality practices. She leverages her passion for the industry with her consulting perspective and skills. Brett brings a unique knowledge base in spa design, and a willingness to support teams at any level. female Chris Haynes Boston, Massachusetts portraits/HaynesC.swf Chris is always researching new approaches to project delivery in an effort to improve both his knowledge base and his studio's resources. Chris shows great initiative in incorporating sustainable design practices in our work and serves as a key member of the Boston sustainable design task force. male Eduardo Meza Boston, Massachusetts portraits/MezaM.swf A quiet professional with a calm approach, Eduardo demonstrates exceptional design maturity. His involvement through the entire length of the project showcases his dedication and understanding of the process. Eduardo continually demonstrates his passion for design and commitment to fulfilling client objectives while pushing design possibilities. male Julie Reker Boston, Massachusetts portraits/RekerJ.swf Considered to be the "rock" of the Fidelity Investor Centers initiative, Julie leads teams, travels from site to site, and consistently excels in running daily activities for the projects. Julie is a savvy project manager who instills a high level of confidence and trust. She's earned a reputation for establishing solid relationships with both clients and vendors. female Al Soto Boston, Massachusetts portraits/SotoA.swf Al carries himself with a calm dignity in every situation, no matter how stressful. He was involved in the documentation of the Boston office's first LEED-certified project as well as setting up and managing our field offices at the Fidelity Smithfield site. Al traveled regularly to the DC office for that project, and currently "lives" in the project trailer to oversee construction. male Valerie Warren Boston, Massachusetts portraits/WarrenV.swf Valerie approaches every project assignment with a positive, pragmatic, and thoughtful attitude. She leads team members with confidence and decisiveness. Valerie brings enviable industry knowledge and experience to every situation. Highly respected in the design industry, she is truly a Gensler ambassador. female Aimee Messina Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/MessinaA.swf With quiet professionalism, Aimee has become the trusted advisor on several global relationships. Her passion for technical excellence is evident not only in her project work, but also in her leadership role on the NE learning council and in several regional and firmwide design & delivery initiatives. female Tomi Natoli Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/NatoliT.swf Tomi quickly understands what the client wants and then pushes to help find new ways to deliver the solution. Her project management prowess enables her teams to exceed the client's expectations, despite aggressive schedules and tight budgets. Tomi serves as a sounding board and role model for colleagues in the Morristown retail studio. female Jack Paruta Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/ParutaJ.swf Clients see Jack as a project architect who is ethical, honest, and knowledgeable. Colleagues regard him as a patient teacher and generous mentor. He not only constantly seeks knowledge, but he also wants to share that knowledge with others. Jack is truly dedicated to his profession, his clients, his co-workers, and to our firm. male Emad Baules Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/BaulesE.swf Emad's diverse background and unique skill set enable him to work through project challenges efficiently and effectively. With a rigorous attention to details, Emad sets the standard for retail job captain. He builds solid relationships with the client, contractor, subcontractors, and design team. The results: superlative projects for very satisfied clients. male Erin Mahoney Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/MahonyE.swf Erin possesses a wealth of technical and organizational skills that are hugely beneficial to the Morristown office. As a project architect, she deftly handles large, multi-layered tasks while maintaining the confidence of clients, consultants, and contractors. Clients respect her ability to execute extremely complex projects without skipping a beat. female Jen Pierce Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/PierceJ.swf An indispensable studio coordinator, Jen handles her many responsibilities with patience, grace, and confidence. Not only does she efficiently execute the task at hand, but she also takes the time to understand reasons behind the task. She provided invaluable support on the recent St. Philip's Academy renovation project. female Jennifer Ellis-Rosa Morristown, Massachusetts portraits/EllisRoseJ.swf A talented interior designer, Jennifer embraces client expectations as her own. She never hesitates to take on new challenges and always shows up with a contagiously positive attitude. A consistent performer, Jennifer accepts change as an avenue to solving problems. She participates on a number of office initiatives as well as local IIDA activities. female Samuel Bermudez Costa Rica, portraits/BermudezS.swf With unlimited energy and motivation, Samuel relentlessly strives until he finds the right answer or solution. He helps grow our Costa Rica office through his focus on business development initiatives and on recruiting the best talent. A licensed architect, Samuel serves as learning leader for Gensler Costa Rica. male Luis Carlos Jimenez Facio Costa Rica, portraits/JimenezL.swf With passion, skill, and determination, Luis embraced the opportunity to establish our Costa Rica office. He used his experience working in Gensler offices in NY and London to successfully implement our firm's practices and methods in the new office. An interior architect with Gensler Costa Rica, Luis continues his commitment to the growth of Gensler in Latin America. male Richard Fencl Chicago, Illinois portraits/FenclR.swf As technical director for Gensler's North Central Region, Dick is responsible for the technical merit and quality assurance of Gensler's work. He brings nearly four decades of experience to this role. A registered architect, Dick is a guest lecturer for institutions and organizations nationwide and serves on editorial boards for several industry associations. male Thomas Braham Chicago, Illinois portraits/BrahamT.swf A great manager of people, teams, and projects, Tom is frequently called upon to make tough calls. He brings a high level of expertise to his roles on corporate and technology-based projects and to studio leadership. Tom is a past president of AIA Illinois and currently serves on the national AIA Board of Directors as a region director from Illinois. male Jeanne Eberhardt Chicago, Illinois portraits/EberhardtJ.swf Jeanne's project management and technical management skills earn high praise from clients and consultants. Her organizational skills and savvy fiscal oversight enable teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Jeanne also deserves credit for improving the quality of the staffing process in Gensler Chicago. female Cary Johnson Chicago, Illinois portraits/JohnsonC.swf As director of interiors for Gensler Chicago, Cary brings a phenomenal combination of talent, inspiration, and leadership. Active in the design community, he is past board member and International President of IIDA and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. male Stephen Katz Chicago, Illinois portraits/KatzS.swf Stephen possesses an uncanny ability to work on many types of projects. He's a technical specialist, mentor to younger staff, and business developer for Gensler. A well-balanced design that originates from the client's needs has always been important to Stephen. The essence of his projects is often physical reflections of a client's values and functional needs. male Tony LoBello Chicago, Illinois portraits/LoBelloT.swf With a passion for maintaining existing clients and acquiring new ones, Tony's leadership helps advance the education practice in our North Central region. Tony understands the challenges of working with large teams and complicated programs. He's an excellent project manager, combining both a solid technical capability and design sense. male Todd MacPherson Chicago, Illinois portraits/MacPhersonT.swf A recognized next-generation leader of our aviation & transportation group, Todd earns high marks for his unrelenting dedication. He has traveled extensively over the past few years, contributing in a major role in the design of terminals for low-cost carriers. We value Todd as a true professional and tremendous contributor to Gensler design and culture. male Jorge Barrero Chicago, Illinois portraits/BarreroJ.swf Since joining Gensler, Jorge's been a stellar performer on commercial, retail, aviation, and hospitality projects. Co-chair of Gensler's visualization task force, he's a firmwide resource for V-Ray and SketchUp knowledge. Jorge co-authored a software manual on digital design and contributes his expertise to 3D World Magazine. male Richard Barrett Chicago, Illinois portraits/BarrettR.swf Richard excels as a leader of Chicago architectural design. Richard's passion for innovative design is reflected both in his work and in his contribution to project teams. He's shown his commitment to Gensler's high level of design through his extensive travel to work on projects in other offices. male Deborah Beckett Chicago, Illinois portraits/BeckettD.swf Deborah's leadership continues to enhance the design level of Chicago's graphic design studio. A superior conceptual thinker, Deborah provides insight and valuable contributions that improve project dialogue and process. Deborah has significantly helped to widen the definition and scope of graphic design in our Chicago office. female Mireye Bond Chicago, Illinois portraits/BondM.swf Mireye is a top resource in our Chicago office. We see her as a mature business professional who knows how to motivate team members. Clients view her as a collaborative job captain who is totally invested in her projects. Known as the "Code Czar," Mireye provides code interpretations for anyone who asks. female Sarah Brady Chicago, Illinois portraits/BradyS.swf Within 2 weeks of joining Gensler Chicago, Sarah was working in our LA office, where she stayed for over a year. She's cherished for her tremendous spirit and willingness to dig in wherever needed. Incredibly competent and proactive, Sarah works at a level of detail and accuracy that is not often found. female Marjorie Brownstein Chicago, Illinois portraits/BrownsteinM.swf Marjorie embodies many attributes that are the cornerstone of our firm: leadership, commitment, mentorship, and the "can-do" spirit. In addition to being an excellent project manager, Marjorie is a valuable resource in her Chicago architecture studio for city codes, permit process, contractors, and consultants. She will question traditional methods to deliver better projects. female Kimberley Foster Chicago, Illinois portraits/FosterK.swf With terrific communication skills, Kimberley helps make projects understandable and meaningful to clients. She takes her assignments beyond the level of expectation, showing true professionalism and confidence in her interactions. Junior staff members recognize Kimberley as patient mentor, seeking her advice on various project matters. female Karl Gustafson Chicago, Illinois portraits/GustafsonK.swf Karl elevates Chicago office technology through building systems, innovation, high quality detailing, and accurate documentation. A consummate team player, Karl has a positive outlook and high-performance work ethic. He participates on the Chicago Revit task force, co-chairs Rebuilding Together, and provides green mentorship for summer interns. male Todd Heiser Chicago, Illinois portraits/HeiserT.swf With a high level of design talent and motivation, Todd is truly passionate about the pursuit of innovative ideas and strategies. Todd's renown as a design director extends across the firm, as he's been willing to travel across regions to participate on his clients' projects. male Camilo Oquendo Chicago, Illinois portraits/OquendoC.swf Camilo gives back to the Chicago office through his commitment to technical education and superior drawing. Vocal about the importance of improved technical training, Camilo took it upon himself to present CAD training to new hires. He is respected for his professional poise and trusted as a technical expert. male Tamara Pagel Chicago, Illinois portraits/PagelT.swf A conscientious professional and exceptional communicator, Tamara has substantial experience in national accounts and project management. She continually provides superior strategic solutions and is considered a 'go to' resource for project management, focusing on contractual obligations and fee management. female Patrick Robey Chicago, Illinois portraits/RobeyP.swf Since Patrick transferred from our DC office to Chicago, he has made dramatic improvements to overall accounting operations. He's always seeking new ways to improve the working relationship between project management and accounting. Actively fostering Gensler values and culture, Patrick is truly an in-demand project accountant. male Bryan Roe Chicago, Illinois portraits/RoeB.swf Bryan's an interior designer who never hesitates to roll up his sleeves and help. He's supported projects and offices remotely as well as through extensive travel. The standards he organized for an auto dealership rollout are now being used firmwide. Bryan mentors junior staff by showing them that getting the job done and done well can also involve fun. male Eve Savvakis Chicago, Illinois portraits/SavvakisE.swf A collaborative project manager, Eve empowers her team to take ownership of their individual responsibilities as well as the project as a whole. Her reputation for being a reliable, mature, and proven leader extends beyond Gensler to the regional broker community. Eve is totally committed to excellence at every level. female Leonard Sciarra Chicago, Illinois portraits/SciarraL.swf From small interiors projects to multi-million dollar ground-up facilities, Leonard successfully completes projects for a broad spectrum of clients. With a strong background in sustainable design, general constructability and building simulation, he serves as a respected advocate for green design and energy efficiency as a necessary part of good design. male Mark Spencer Chicago, Illinois portraits/SpencerM.swf With a wealth of Chicago code and technical knowledge, Mark excels as a mentor to young staff, especially during quality assurance reviews. A strong technical resource, Mark works to ensure that construction documents and specifications are in compliance with the design intent and building codes. male Marc Teer Chicago, Illinois portraits/TeerM.swf Marc doesn't just talk about great design, he actively pursues it - as chair of the AIA Young Architects Forum and a member of Gensler's digital design task force. Marc initiated and leads Revit Users Roundtables and teaches Revit at Illinois Institute of Technology. male Eric Thomaston Chicago, Illinois portraits/ThomastonE.swf As an applications technician in our Chicago office, Eric manages audiovisual technology for all North Central regional meetings. He also helps other offices take full responsibility for their part of the IT picture. Eric works hard to make sure everything is done in the most efficient, operational, and cost-effective way. male Brian Vitale Chicago, Illinois portraits/VitaleB.swf Brian's design efforts on projects have advanced the intellectual dialogue of Chicago's architectural design community. A committed champion for the cause of thoughtful design, he serves as a leader and mentor to design talent across the North Central region. Brian's a member of the architectural design faculty at the University of Illinois-Chicago. male M.R. Hicks Denver, Colorado portraits/HicksMR.swf M.R. embodies the Gensler brand as Denver's marketing director. She co-leads Denver's admin studio, but she is also a quiet leader throughout the office in every sense of the word. An external advocate for Gensler, M.R. is actively involved in business development and community activities. As a writer, she also participates in design charrettes for branding projects. female Brent Mather Denver, Colorado portraits/MatherB.swf As a design director in our Denver office, Brent focuses on elevating architectural design for the office. He is building a body of sustainable projects and is currently designing a green roof for one of his HQ projects. With a heavy Gensler workload, Brent still finds time to participate in design juries at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Denver. male Kirsty Ferguson Denver, Colorado portraits/FergusonK.swf A project manager and designer, Kirsty wins the confidence of her clients and teammates with her amazing energy, authentic optimism, and successful project delivery. She juggles several key client relationships with a natural ease, calm, and professionalism. A sustainable champion, Kirsty has led the "greening" of the interiors library. female Harry Spetnagel Denver, Colorado portraits/SpetnagelH.swf As co-leader of the brand design & strategy group in Denver, Harry has worked with our firmwide team to incorporate sustainability into environmental design projects. Harry has been known to jump on a project to ensure its successful delivery. He's always one of the first to participate in design charrettes, championing "brand thinking" in our projects. male Vaughn Lamer Detroit, Michigan portraits/LamerV.swf Vaughn's experience on a vast array of projects gives him the ability to respond to his clients' needs quickly and successfully. In addition, he has a strong sense of the architect's responsibility to the community, which he fulfills by serving on committees as well as significant volunteer work with local high school students. male Gail von Staden Detroit, Michigan portraits/VonstadenG.swf As a senior project manager for Detroit's workplace projects, Gail enjoys the up-front planning of a project. She sees project management as a creative process that knits together the client's goals, the firm's resources, and the team members' professional goals. Gail is serving as President of the Detroit chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). female Kelly Lott Detroit, Michigan portraits/LottK.swf Kelly demonstrates her true value as an interior designer by contributing significantly to the design of multiple projects. Through team collaboration and leadership, she works to ensure her projects result in success. Outside the office, Kelly is active in IIDA initiatives, always willing to give back to the local design community. female Scott Maynard Detroit, Michigan portraits/MaynardS.swf For proof of Scott's performance skills and thirst for knowledge, just look to the success of his mission critical projects in Chicago and NY. In all his projects, his passion for precision and excellence shines through. Scott excels at challenges that stretch beyond his experience. male Randy Reeves Detroit, Michigan portraits/ReevesR.swf A driving force in our Detroit office, Randy participates on a wide range of projects ranging from design development through construction administration. Randy's a team member who takes on challenging tasks and delivers under pressure. He has provided exceptional technical support on a number of China projects. male Patrick Kirchberg La Crosse, Wisconsin portraits/KirchbergP.swf Patrick focuses his architectural prowess on serving as program management studio director, providing program services for multi-site client initiatives. In this role Patrick leads his team in defining and developing the processes, protocols and custom web tools clients require. His experience, uniquely deep and broad, is a real asset to our firm. male Christi Van Maanen La Crosse, Wisconsin portraits/VanMaanenC.swf Christi excels as account manager in our La Crosse office. She manages accounts, presents our services to new clients, and assists in the technical aspects of our offerings. Christi does all this with a very positive attitude, forming great relationships with all her contacts, both inside and outside the office. male Reja Bakh Shanghai, China portraits/BakhR.swf Since joining Gensler from an architectural practice in NY, Reja has changed the face of design in our Shanghai office. He initiated the design collective group and actively looks to push the boundaries of design on all projects. A passionate design director, Reja sets the standard for creativity, invention, and a thirst for excellence. male Robert Boell Shanghai, China portraits/BoellR.swf Robert enjoys a reputation as a very proactive leader in our Shanghai office, where he reviews and increases the quality of our work in China and leads the mixed-use practice. The personification of versatility, Robert easily handles projects in the diverse areas of entertainment, transportation, historic structures, and workplace. male Jerry Hung Shanghai, China portraits/HungJ.swf Jerry's a key leader in our Shanghai interiors group, with the ability to motivate and guide workplace teams. A strong mentor and adroit business developer, Jerry brings his knowledge from working in Gensler NY to his projects in China. He's totally committed to the firm and is an active member of the Shanghai hiring committee. male Hao Lu Shanghai, China portraits/LuH.swf As the front face of Gensler on Beijing projects, Hao is a productive, positive, and professional designer. He's always ready to go above and beyond what is expected on projects. Hao is a great source of information for the Shanghai office, bringing invaluable experience to his client teams. male Emma Chang Shanghai, China portraits/ChangE.swf Emma joined Gensler with a proven talent in master planning, interior design, and architecture on a variety of large, complex projects. Great with clients, Emma is a dedicated professional on many China projects. She is widely respected for her ability to work both independently and as part of a team. female Angela Han Shanghai, China portraits/HanA.swf Angela's project skills are matched only by her enthusiasm and positive attitude, as she rises to every challenge with new and inspiring solutions. Angela brings her talent and expertise to our Shanghai buildings & campuses group. Her fluency in Chinese-Mandarin has proved immensely valuable on projects across China. female Ted Nordstrom Shanghai, China portraits/NordstromT.swf Clients trust Ted's judgment, as he finds imaginative, appropriate ways to take projects to a high level of design. Ted easily crosses the boundaries of practice areas, contributing his design talent wherever and whenever it's needed. With true dedication, commitment, and professionalism, Ted leads by example. male Robert Price Shanghai, China portraits/PriceR.swf A senior project manager and technical coordinator with a wealth of experience, Robert is in great demand by our clients in China. Colleagues regard him as highly motivated, immensely talented, and a true professional. A natural leader and mentor, Robert holds a B.Arch. from the University of Notre Dame. male Amber Sun Shanghai, China portraits/SunA.swf An accomplished project architect, Amber gains respect for her ability to translate design into aesthetically and functionally successful projects. She consistently shows an enthusiasm for Gensler and all the opportunities the firm provides. Amber has distinguished herself by leading teams for some of our most demanding Shanghai projects. female Kevin Xu Shanghai, China portraits/XuK.swf Viewed as the backbone of the Shanghai office, Kevin is facile in both architecture and interior design. A consummate professional, he has a secure grasp of building methodology in China. He embodies the Gensler spirit of teamwork, trust, and dedication. Kevin is active on the Shanghai CAD committee. male Éclair Zhang Shanghai, China portraits/Zhang.swf In all his architectural projects, Éclair goes above and beyond what is expected. He is highly respected by his colleagues for his fervor, dedication, and commitment to the power of design. Éclair shows his versatility on a daily basis, and his multi-layered talent is a key part of our success in China. male Jojo Zhu Shanghai, China portraits/ZhuJ.swf As senior interior designer, Jojo provides passionate design leadership to Shanghai's interiors group. She's a talented professional who is respected by clients and staff for delivering a high quality of design on her workplace projects. A terrific communicator, Jojo helps clients understand the value of design. male Daichi Amano Tokyo, Japan portraits/AmanoD.swf A strong conceptual designer, Daichi brings equal amounts of energy and talent to his projects. His intense interest in product design has led to an increasing number of commissions, raising visibility of that Tokyo practice area. Daichi demonstrated a key leadership role on the Gensler Tokyo office renovation. male Chie Matsushita Tokyo, Japan portraits/MatsushitaC.swf Chie accepted the daunting challenge to become a leader of our hospitality interior practice in Tokyo. In all her projects, she leverages the highly valuable combination of passion, talent, and design inspiration. Chie's an effective presenter, delighting clients with her clarity, perception, and intelligence. female Nobumi Mizutani Tokyo, Japan portraits/MizuntaniN.swf Nobumi exemplifies the best of Gensler project management, excelling at leading teams, communicating with clients and consultants, and juggling multiple projects. Her strong bilingual skills and mature management style strike a positive chord with global clients. Nobumi's a natural at mentoring junior staff members. female Mika Ishii Tokyo, Japan portraits/IshiiM.swf Combining a propensity for hard work with a thirst for knowledge, Mika shines as the person who keeps our Tokyo office running smoothly. Her organizational and management skills are put to good use in her varied roles. Mika's always ready to take - or lead - a class when it will bring benefits to Gensler Tokyo. female Naoko Shinoyama Tokyo, Japan portraits/ShinoyamaN.swf Naoko's a designer who can join a project in any phase and contribute without missing a beat. A talented designer, she has a particular strength on technical and core & shell aspects of mission critical projects. Naoko has gained a tremendous knowledge of local codes, compliances, and filing procedures. female Kim Dale San Francisco, California portraits/DaleK.swf A truly effective project manager, Kim has a proven talent for managing large fees, diverse teams, and challenging projects. Her organizational skills and savvy fiscal oversight enable teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Kim's a true asset within her Gensler workplace studio, heavily involved with both staffing and recruiting. female Fred Liu San Francisco, California portraits/LiuFred.swf Fred brings a solid understanding of how architectural projects are put together. As a technical leader in his SF architecture studio, he provides an expert overview on technical, contractual, and constructability issues. Fred's a true mentor for all things related to building construction and code compliance. male Joan Price San Francisco, California portraits/PriceJ.swf As CoreNet Global's Northern California Corporate Real Estate Service Provider of the Year, Joan is the diligent and skilled global relationships manager for Gensler NW. She leverages her business insight and communication skills to forge long-term relationships, and clients trust her to exceed their expectations. female Kirsten Ritchie San Francisco, California portraits/RitchieK.swf Kirsten's the face of Gensler sustainable design in the NW. Through her involvement in the SF Mayor's Taskforce for Green Building, she's elevated Gensler's position and credibility related to green design to a new level. A respected materials expert, she brings solid knowledge of material chemistry, carbon foot printing, and sustainable performance metrics. female Genesse Rosal San Francisco, California portraits/RosalG.swf Genesse's primary focus is on managing retail prototype design projects, as well as the rollout process. Her retail projects are interdisciplinary in nature, crossing over to branding, identity, website design, environmental graphics, retail prototype design and architecture, as well as development of retail standards and guidelines. Genesse truly balances the demands of many different project types at any one time. female Cathy Terashita San Francisco, California portraits/TerashitaC.swf Cathy is sought out within our SF and Firmwide groups for her expertise in brand strategy, retail design, and identity design. She excels at leading groups in developing unique, fresh, and memorable brand identities and environments. Cathy's talent is matched by her enthusiasm and spirit, as she rises to every challenge to create new, inspiring solutions. female Gary Brandau San Francisco, California portraits/BrandauG.swf Gary always steps up to take the initiative, whether with our summer intern program, the transition to Revit, or a project challenge. He's great with clients, has an impeccable sense of design, and never fails to deliver success. Colleagues consider Gary to be a true professional who is immensely dedicated to his projects. male Jennifer Fink San Francisco, California portraits/FinkJ.swf Jennifer's the ultimate multitasker, juggling all things related to the most important aspects of Gensler SF's public image. Working under tight deadlines and with a variety of editors and client contacts, she calmly and capably coordinates award submissions, photography, and media relations initiatives. Jennifer truly is an indispensable part of our SF team. female Jennifer Korge San Francisco, California portraits/KorgeJ.swf With a good eye for design and detail, Jennifer brings well-rounded architectural skills to our SF retail studio. She gives her all on projects as well as in the community, participating in the Discarded to Divine program and LEAP Sandcastle competition. Jennifer excels at building relationships, knowing when to push back and when to acquiesce. female Haruka Morita San Francisco, California portraits/MoritaH.swf Teammates agree that Haruka is a rock-solid member of her SF architecture group. Her work ethic sets the standard for her studio, which is probably why she's so sought after for project teams. A very creative designer, Haruka brings great talent and presentation skills to everything she touches. female David Pugh San Francisco, California portraits/PughD.swf A self-starter who never needs prodding, David strives to understand the big picture as well as the smallest detail. As a job captain in our SF workplace group, he brings technical strength as well as an understanding of how to get things done. David is actively involved in Gensler technical and detail committees. male Eric Scavetta San Francisco, California portraits/ScavettiE.swf Eric always looks to the solution, leveraging his immense technical resources to determine what will work in any given situation. He freely shares his knowledge of SketchUp, providing support for the SF workplace studios. Eric strives for excellence in all aspects of his work - and usually achieves it. male Karen Skillin San Francisco, California portraits/SkillinK.swf According to team members, Karen "just gets it" in all aspects of her work, from drawing details to client management. She's always on top of what's happening on her retail projects. Karen's also an involved member of her community, participating in the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy, SF Food Bank, and Rebuilding Together. female Jason Stephenson San Francisco, California portraits/StephensonJ.swf As the Retail Practice Area Resource, Jason was the driving force behind the Retail Network Drive, a comprehensive digital archive used by the retail practice area globally. Jason has now taken on managing Gensler's outsourcing efforts with a partner firm in India. A creative force, Jason designs and builds furniture, and enjoys sculpting and painting. male Ben Tranel San Francisco, California portraits/TranelB.swf Ben commands respect from his teammates, especially for his ability to make solid, timely decisions. Clients and consultants recognize the value of tapping into Ben's knowledge and experience as a project architect, especially on a technical level. Junior team members consider Ben as a fabulous mentor and knowledgeable teacher. male Daniel Tsao San Francisco, California portraits/TsaoD.swf Daniel intuitively understands how building systems come together. His flexibility sets him apart, as he has the ability to work on a variety of project types. Daniel's attitude and work ethic are the best, and he's widely known for being a smart and reliable project architect, a good communicator, and a great listener. male Rikki Dy-Liacco San Jose, California portraits/DyLiaccoR.swf Rikki started his Gensler career in our SF office, with subsequent stints in LA, Newport Beach, and San Ramon. Now our San Jose office is reaping the benefits of his technical knowledge and project management skills. As technical leader, Rikki develops and maintains technical standards and initiatives for the office and the region. male Meera Agrawal San Jose, California portraits/AgarwalM.swf As leader of our client relationship with the Irvine Company, Meera recognizes the importance of listening, communicating, and implementing. Her talent as a client advocate is on an equally high level with her expertise as a resourceful project manager. Meera promotes camaraderie and the Gensler culture through her significant office and community involvement. female Brian Corbett San Jose, California portraits/CorbettB.swf Brian skillfully handles complex projects, using his strong technical and construction administration abilities to deliver successful solutions. Junior team members welcome Brian as a dedicated mentor, willing to share suggestions and teach new skills. Brian commits time and energy to his role as pro bono leader for the Design Response charity. male Mary Eisner San Ramon, California portraits/EisnerM.swf As the primary leader on the Bank of America account on the planning side, Mary has shown extraordinary client leadership over the past two years. Her success is due in part to her intricate understanding of our client's drivers, her ability to act decisively, and her solid knowledge of our business. female Andrina Fonseca-Marin San Ramon, California portraits/FonsecaMarinA.swf Andrina started a hospitality group in our San Ramon office and now leads a five-person team. She's championed our use of Spexx software to streamline the design documentation process. Clients and team members appreciate Andrina's ever-professional demeanor as she leads them through the challenges and intrigues of the project process. female Sidney Scarboro Seattle, Washington portraits/ScarboroS.swf Sid seamlessly balances her project responsibilities with a leadership role in directing our Seattle office. A registered architect, she successfully leads complex projects with large teams, bringing not only relevant experience, but also deep technical knowledge and commitment to design excellence. Sid's been an asset to Gensler from the day she walked in the door. male Chad Yoshinobu Seattle, Washington portraits/YoshinobuC.swf A founding member of Gensler Seattle, Chad serves as the office's design director, specializing in both interiors and architecture. Chad brings his considerable design talent to a wide range of projects, including corporate headquarters, retail, hotel, museum, and academic facilities. His work is consistently recognized with publication and professional awards. male Susana Covarrubias Seattle, Washington portraits/CovarrubiasS.swf With proven leadership in design, Susana plays an active role in hiring and mentoring design talent in Gensler Seattle. For the past five years, she has single-handedly led the Seattle internship program, making sure that both the firm and participants reap benefits. Susana's award-winning design talent is recognized both within and outside Gensler. female Brian Iverson Seattle, Washington portraits/IversonB.swf Through Brian's advocacy and leadership, Gensler Seattle has truly embraced Revit as a building information modeling tool. As an experienced project manager, Brian quickly earns the respect and confidence of his clients. He serves as office leader for design & delivery issues, organizing and leading technical learning workshops. male Nancy Nodler Houston, Texas portraits/NodlerN.swf With over 26 years of experience in the design industry, Nancy focuses on hospitality-oriented projects from programming through construction administration. Her tremendous expertise serves as a firmwide resource for the design and planning of hospitality interiors. Nancy is a founder/board member of the Houston chapter of the Network of Executive Women in the Hospitality Industry. female Guy Corbett Houston, Texas portraits/CorbettG.swf Guy has put his leadership skills and pioneering mindset to work in a number of Gensler offices. He helped open our NJ office, served as a leader of the Beau Rivage team in Biloxi, and currently helps run Studio New Orleans. In all situations, Guy has contributed significantly to our team's success. male Robert Boyd Houston, Texas portraits/BoydR.swf Robert was instrumental in setting up our New Orleans studio, hiring new staff to support projects and elements of the MGM global relationship. He now serves as director of that studio operation. Robert was also a key leader in Biloxi, responsible for our success in reopening the Beau Rivage Resort in only 12 months. male Julie Markham Houston, Texas portraits/MarkhamJ.swf Julie can literally do it all, as she works on more projects in more practice areas per year than any other designer in our Houston office. She develops the design palette of finishes, furnishings, fixtures, millwork and special treatments for all interior areas of a project. Julie never fails to find the most appropriate solution for a particular space. female Kelly Matula Houston, Texas portraits/MatulaK.swf Kelly continually demonstrates the qualities of a Gensler senior associate in leading both projects and her studio. She manages complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, and participates in extracurricular activities. Market aware, Kelly works to further develop existing relationships and explore new opportunities. Clients admire her professionalism and respect her sound business practice. female Peter Merwin Houston, Texas portraits/MerwinP.swf An inspirational and well-respected regional design director, Peter encourages all colleagues to stretch their problem-solving skills to explore creative solutions. Recently Peter has focused on large-scale retail projects, developing and re-branding lifestyle centers, malls, and retail concessions. His expertise extends to hospitality design, with successful designs for over 40 clubs and restaurants across the US. male Kitten Muckleroy Houston, Texas portraits/MuckleroyK.swf As project designer, Kitten takes everything she does to the highest level possible. No task is too small to deserve her focus, and clients love her attention to detail. Kitten's strong background in design enhances her team's ability to provide the best design solution for each client. Kitten's spirit and work ethic are second to none. female Rachel Stroman Houston, Texas portraits/StromanR.swf As accounting manager, Rachel holds the respect and confidence of the Houston project manager community. She consistently seeks out opportunities to improve processes both within her office and the firm. Very engaged in promoting Gensler's culture, Rachel manages to do it all with a true sense of fun and good humor. male Rives Taylor Houston, Texas portraits/TaylorR.swf Rives is recognized as one of our pioneer leaders in the integration of education, research, and practice for sustainable architectural design. As a regional resource for the early adaptation of sustainable strategies, he represents the design profession in numerous public venues and professional panels. Rives co-directs the Gensler's firmwide sustainable project delivery area. male Adolfo Alzate Houston, Texas portraits/AlzateA.swf Able to analyze a situation from many perspectives, Adolfo turns the project designer's vision into a clear package of drawings from which the contractor can price and build. Studio members respect him for his technical skills and incredibly positive attitude. Adolfo was previously a project architect in Colombia and taught architecture in Mexico. male Andres Angel Houston, Texas portraits/AndresA.swf Andres uses his talent in both design development and construction documentation to make significant contributions to projects. As studio technical leader, Andres shares his knowledge of SketchUp, AutoCAD and building construction with his studio and the Houston office. He's the first one to dive into new software, exploring how it can enhance our work. male Lee Cisneros Houston, Texas portraits/CisnerosL.swf A tireless contributor to his teams, Lee brings a work ethic and a passion for his projects and the profession. As project architect/project manager/technical coordinator, he directs multiple teams on several projects while still meeting client expectations and project goals. Lee excels at creating lasting and rewarding client relationships. male James Dawson Houston, Texas portraits/DawsonJ.swf Transferring from Tampa to our Houston office, Jamie stepped directly into an architectural production role that he has developed into a leadership position. He embraces the Gensler one-firm firm philosophy, leveraging his grassroots contacts to balance project staffing while mentoring several emerging professionals. Jamie continually seeks out and then pursues business development opportunities. male Roland Garza Houston, Texas portraits/GarzaR.swf Roland delivers his projects with a vast technical knowledge, attention to detail, and an incredible work ethic. He has the valued ability to inspire colleagues while coordinating teams, always demonstrating his commitment to his projects and to his firm. Over the past year he served as project architect for two major projects. male Di Ann Hassloch Houston, Texas portraits/HasslochDA.swf A tireless contributor to our specifications efforts, Di Ann quietly but decisively elevates the level of Gensler construction documents. As regional specifications leader, she has an integral role in overseeing firmwide specifications. Di Ann conducts classes on specifications and drawings, while continuing to be the go-to source for product information and research. female Emily Howard-Wilson Houston, Texas portraits/HowardWilsonE.swf Emily began her Gensler interior design career as an intern. Since then, she's been a consistent high performer, especially on projects for professional service firms and global relationships. Emily's strong organizational and technical skills, combined with an exceptional talent, raise the quality bar on all her projects. female Joy Hughes Houston, Texas portraits/HughesJ.swf After providing IT, CAD, and graphic support to our Dallas office, Joy transferred to Houston. In her new home, she's proven to be a very productive and reliable resource. Joy has increased her proficiency with Revit to the extent that she will soon migrate to a regional applications support role. female Jenne Jeske Houston, Texas portraits/JeskeJ.swf Jenne embodies the Gensler collaborative spirit, traveling to Las Vegas for seven months for a project. Her leadership skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry are vital as we grow that practice. Regarded as a firmwide resource for the hospitality interiors group, Jenne is establishing design guidelines for use by the entire team. female Timothy Mose Houston, Texas portraits/MoseT.swf Timothy always maintains a high level of focus for our client and the Gensler team. Since 2005, he has successfully served as project manager for a longstanding Gensler client with over 100 annual projects Through his past involvement with project management and design, Timothy gained a vast amount of hands-on experience and knowledge. male Adriana Patino Houston, Texas portraits/PatinoA.swf Adriana leads by example in her pursuit of new methods and technology to better deliver design to our clients. As project manager, Adriana demonstrates a breadth of skills ranging from client development, to project coordination, to design. She excels in her role as coach and mentor to her team at all levels. female April Roundtree Houston, Texas portraits/RoundtreeA.swf A vital part of the marketing success of our firm's hospitality practice, April takes a leadership role in coordinating the development of a knowledge network to link best practice tools. She's established a hospitality marketing coordinator's forum, leading monthly calls to ensure the highest quality responses for our clients. female Juli Schroeder Houston, Texas portraits/SchroederJ.swf A knowledgeable and sharing teacher, Juli is building a dedicated team of young designers. Since joining Gensler as a Katrina-displaced professional, Juli has quickly become an integral part of Gensler Houston. Besides serving on a number of in-house committees, she has direct design responsibility for several major Houston clients. female Jorge Tiscareno Houston, Texas portraits/TiscarenoJ.swf As visualization manager for the South Central region, Jorge leads the way when it comes to 3D design. A winner of Gensler's prestigious Gene Watanabe award for visualization, Jorge has an amazing ability to bring design ideas to life. His focus on quality, creativity, and time management makes him a vital member of our leadership team. male Daren Wagner Houston, Texas portraits/WagnerD.swf Daren has become a key project architect in our professional service firms practice, leading technical teams for two important accounts. He easily gains client confidence, bringing both a high level of professional capability and strong client skills. Daren delivers the level of service that distinguishes Gensler. male Rhonda Engelken Dallas, Texas portraits/EngelkenR.swf Rhonda quickly stepped into a leadership role in training and development in our Dallas office. With a successful track record in serving global relationships, Rhonda builds trust and confidence with her clients, who value her good judgment and sound decision-making. Outside Gensler, Rhonda actively participates in many community events. female Christopher Goggin Dallas, Texas portraits/GogginC.swf In addition to continually raising the design bar in the Dallas office, Christopher coordinates a number of internal initiatives such as our intern programs, resource library, and activities group. Christopher is simply terrific at working with clients. He first helps them to define their project goals, and then he collaborates with his team to create responsive design solutions. male Jennie Harden Dallas, Texas portraits/HardenJ.swf Jennie sets the pace as a well-rounded technical, design, and management professional. She's terrific at leading client relationships and quickly gaining their trust. Jennie delivers projects that are seamless in their execution. She also brings her enthusiasm and talent to a number of community projects including CANstruction and Hearts & Hammers. female Russell Roncarti Dallas, Texas portraits/RoncartiR.swf Russ possesses a level of technical and construction knowledge that makes all his projects just that much better. As technical coordinator, Russ is often the field person who guides many fast-track projects with a hands-on construction administration style. He combines his technical proficiency with a great design eye. male Jill Wheeler Dallas, Texas portraits/WheelerJ.swf Jill joined our Dallas office with over 17 years of experience in architectural and interior design, with a specialization in retail concept design. Jill quickly became a key player in growing the retail practice in Dallas, which is now the office's fastest growing area. Jill's a creative problem-solver and a superb client liaison. female Raffael Scasserra Washington DC, portraits/ScasserraR.swf As a Gensler DC design director and leader of the buildings & campuses practice area, Raffael leads his teams on a broad range of planning and design projects. His diversified design experience and keen insight have led to his engagement on some of our most complex projects. Raffael has firmly established himself as a top senior designer. male Carmen Epstein Washington DC, portraits/EpsteinC.swf Carmen pushes for excellence in every aspect of interior design, including both the management and technical aspects of projects. She quickly recognized the advantages of Revit software and become one of DC's earliest and strongest advocates for using it in our work. As a member of the DC hiring committee, Carmen makes sure we hire the best and brightest talent. female Gail Gates Washington DC, portraits/GatesG.swf As an experienced strategic planner, Gail coaches other Gensler offices in developing law firm consulting expertise. She bridges the workplace and strategic planning practices, helping clients recognize the value of upfront analysis prior to design implementation. Highly productive, Gail delivers millions of square feet of strategic plans, testfits, and analysis each year. female Michael Patrick Washington DC, portraits/PatrickM.swf A leader of our firmwide education practice area, Michael also serves as a design director in architecture for the DC office. He excels at forging strong relationships with the local developer and university communities, and he teaches design at Catholic University. Michael's business development strategies are focused on leveraging Gensler's integrated practices to prevail over entrenched incumbents. male Meredith Sandman Washington DC, portraits/SandmanM.swf Meredith serves as point person in our DC office for broadcast & media facilities. As a designer in the workplace studio, Meredith turns every assignment into an opportunity for herself and for Gensler. She seeks a deep level of collaboration with teams and clients, resulting in successful long-term relationships. female Karl Smeltzer Washington DC, portraits/SmeltzerK.swf Time after time, Karl demonstrates his artful mastery of project visualization. He juggles multiple projects in multiple Gensler offices without skipping a beat. Karl has elevated a complex technical skill into a sophisticated art, and he has won Gensler's Gene Watanabe Award for excellence in project visualization. male Marion White Washington DC, portraits/WhiteM.swf A solid, experienced leader of the firm's aviation practice, Marion currently serves as project manager for several airport projects around the world. She leads the practice area's consolidated marketing calls, which track all new opportunities. Marion's been invaluable in training new staff in programming and planning for airport design. female Joyce Young Washington DC, portraits/YoungJ.swf A key contributor to the technical growth of her architecture studio, Joyce also provides the aviation practice area with a significant depth of technical leadership. Her efforts in coordinating major building systems on recent projects (such as the JetBlue terminal at JFK) have been applauded by team members and clients. female Sumita Arora Washington DC, portraits/AroraS.swf Sumita always strives for excellence in her role as project architect in our DC workplace studio. She has worked in Great Britain and India (where she led her own practice). Her diverse experience includes master planning, residential and commercial architecture, and designing broadcast and media facilities. Clients respect her tremendous technical knowledge and design talent. female John Barbara Washington DC, portraits/BarbaraJ.swf A strong technical leader and talented designer, John is a resource and mentor to team members. No project or detail is too small for his attention. Direct and uncompromising, John provides the spark in both his studio and the DC office. As project architect/designer, he combines excellent technical skills with a leadership mentality. male Michelle Bostick Washington DC, portraits/genericWoman.swf As a key player in the DC workplace studio, Michelle performs a number of roles - project architect, technical director, and team leader. Michelle brings a commitment to achieving excellence on every project she touches. Michelle left Gensler on several recent occasions to help build schools in Tibet and Afghanistan. female Lani Carnill Washington DC, portraits/CarnillL.swf A dedicated project accountant, Lani spearheads learning programs for the DC finance group and provided training for new project accountants in our LA office. She provides proactive accounting support, serving as the regional go-to person for labor-time analysis reporting. Creative and upbeat, Lani establishes strong client relationships. female Gregory "Woody" Davenport Washington DC, portraits/DavenportW.swf Woody impresses team members on a number of fronts: his wealth of knowledge, ability to get things done, and natural mentoring ability. He's a key architectural designer in our DC workplace studio, providing QA reviews and Revit leadership. He'll step into a project in midstream and exhibit Gensler excellence the whole way through. male Bea De Paz Washington DC, portraits/DePazB.swf Bea adds an unconventional and nontraditional design aesthetic to her brand design studio. She's nimble in all software and is known as a SketchUp guru. Always looking for new challenges, Bea then takes charge and assumes full responsibility to achieve success. She represents the DC office in the firmwide retail practice. female Scott Hasty Washington DC, portraits/HastyS.swf Scott truly defines collaboration, as he shows enthusiasm, patience, and optimism on some challenging projects. With a degree in industrial design, Scott excels as a project manager/designer in the DC brand studio. His contribution to the office takes many forms on many levels, all reflecting his drive to elevate the status quo. male Amthul Ibramsha Washington DC, portraits/IbramshaA.swf Colleagues look upon Amthul as one of the most responsible, reliable, and relentless members of the DC workplace studio. She's a strong and versatile design advocate with a history of going the extra mile. Bringing a solid design sense to each assignment, Amthul has been a tireless leader of our transition to Revit. female Atilla Kara Washington DC, portraits/KaraA.swf A proponent of sustainable design, Atilla assists team members with finding ways to incorporate green strategies into solutions. Atilla has a great eye for design, and he's the go-to designer when the project needs a big push. He's a leading source for 3D visualization packages, and he took the initiative to offer 3D classes for the office. male Ivailo (Ivo) Karadimov Washington DC, portraits/KaradimovI.swf As technical director and QA reviewer, Ivo pushes his colleagues to be more thorough and to evaluate objectives and process. His reputation as a project architect, combined with his experience and level of maturity, make Ivo a sought-after member of any project team. Ivo has taken the role of a mentor for several junior architects, coaching and helping them grow professionally. male Alison Kennedy Washington DC, portraits/KennedyA.swf Alison's talent and potential as a designer were immediately evident to us all. Her input is always valued, and she combines a unique blend of skills in listening, sharing, teaching, and learning. Active in the local IIDA chapter, Alison is an excellent example of what younger designers should aspire to be. female Suzanne Klein Washington DC, portraits/KleinS.swf A key member of our education practice, Suzanne is extremely responsive in pulling together proposals, project teams, and all the necessary resources to get the job and then to deliver it. Suzanne brings a sense of quality to everything she does, thereby winning the trust of new clients very quickly. female Marcia Melin Washington DC, portraits/MelinM.swf A member of the SE regional project management team, Marcia successfully juggles management of nonprofit, financial, and law firm projects. Marcia's attitude towards client service is exceptional, as she always takes ownership for the financial status of her projects. She exudes a positive attitude even in challenging times on projects. female Erik Morrison Washington DC, portraits/MorrisonE.swf A registered architect, Erik recently joined Gensler after several years as a management consultant. He specializes in analyzing business operations and processes within large organizations in order to assist clients in making business decisions. A great firmwide resource, Erik provides savvy leadership for large real estate strategy projects. male Antonello Musumeci Washington DC, portraits/MusumeciA.swf Antonello brings talent and experience to his role as senior designer in the DC workplace studio. A strong advocate for design, he contributes insight and creativity as a member of the DC design committee. He holds a PhD. in architectural studies from Universita degli Studi di Firenze. male Adriane Panzera Washington DC, portraits/PanzeraA.swf An incredible contributor on her project teams, Adriane juggles multiple roles as interior designer, focusing on furniture selection and on-site support. She's an active member of the DC Rising Professionals group, and she both organized and participates in DC's We Care initiative. Adriane is truly a gifted interior designer on the path to success. female Maria Rucks Washington DC, portraits/RucksM.swf Maria's design/technical knowledge continues to be a tremendous asset to her workplace project teams and to the DC office. Beyond her role as project architect, Maria has become a leading resource for Revit, and she created and currently leads the Revit Leadership Committee in DC. Maria exudes a positive attitude, always willing to share expertise. female Anne Runow Washington DC, portraits/RunowA.swf An accomplished project manager and architect, Anne is a great example of what's best about our firm. She has abundant patience and solid problem-solving skills, which she uses to good advantage on projects. Her direct and honest communication style is combined with a tremendous ability to organize teams for action. female Tanja Speckmann Washington DC, portraits/SpeckmannT.swf Tanja works tirelessly to achieve some seemingly impossible deadlines not only on her projects, but also by helping other teams focused on all-consuming efforts. Her passion for design is noteworthy, and Tanja follows through with a precision and attention to detail that are invaluable to any project she touches. male Russell Wolfe Atlanta, Georgia portraits/WolfeR.swf In overseeing the growing hospitality practice area in Atlanta, Russell combines mature leadership, communication skills, and accountability. As director of the retail studio, he helped manage the gaming and restaurant projects for the major Beau Rivage casino restoration in Biloxi, MS. Russell successfully tailors project strategies to meet client needs. male Bryn Byers Atlanta, Georgia portraits/ByersB.swf Bryn sets the bar for drive, enthusiasm, and focus. He demonstrates true professionalism in the face of some very challenging assignments, continuing to provide a high level of service to his client. With great skill and confidence, Bryn juggles numerous responsibilities within the retail practice. male Corinne Francis Atlanta, Georgia portraits/SaylorC.swf A most versatile designer in Atlanta's retail studio, Corinne also worked on mission critical, consulting, brand design, and workplace projects over the past year. She consistently elevates the quality of the office's presentation deliverables through her leadership roles on Atlanta's DesignLab and Gensler Rising Professionals group. female Bobby Johnston Atlanta, Georgia portraits/JohnstonB.swf As client relationship manager for the #1 revenue-producing project in Atlanta, Bobby currently leads the multidisciplinary project team. Bobby's leadership skills and design talent allow him to take ownership for both the client relationship and the project. His communication skills are stellar, and his attitude - even in adverse situations - is unfailingly positive. male Kathleen Lynch Atlanta, Georgia portraits/LynchK.swf Kathleen thrives on innovation, creativity, and the simple wonders of life. She served on the post-Katrina restoration of the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi and led the JIA Restaurant and High Limit Gaming teams. In Las Vegas, she currently serves as project manager for Veer, twin high-rise towers. She participates in Atlanta's Gensler hospitality group and project management community. female Sandra Martin Atlanta, Georgia portraits/MartinS.swf In addition to her studio coordinator duties, Sandra assumed responsibilities for all aspects of the hiring process in Atlanta. Sandra's understanding of the Gensler culture, which she gleaned from having worked 8 years in our NY office, is put to good use on a daily basis in her demanding role. male Kevin Songer Atlanta, Georgia portraits/SongerK.swf One of the first Gensler team members to volunteer for the post-Katrina restoration of the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi, Kevin forged a strong relationship with the client. His on-site problem solving helped us meet the aggressive one-year schedule for reopening. Kevin now serves as project manager of all food & beverage tenant spaces at the MGM MIRAGE CityCenter in Las Vegas. male Eric Stein Atlanta, Georgia portraits/SteinE.swf A respected project architect, Eric serves as the main point of contact for CB Richard Ellis leaders on the Bank of America account. He performs site due diligence for all East Coast retail locations for the Bank. A tremendous technical resource, Eric helps Atlanta staff with details, code reviews, QA reviews, and redlines. male James Wallace Baltimore, Maryland portraits/WallaceJ.swf As co-director of our Baltimore office, Jim is responsible for the successful management and direction of a variety of project types. A registered architect, Jim brings over 32 years of architectural experience to the Gensler team. As a trusted leader in a growing Gensler office, Jim brings out the best in everyone around him. male Joseph Jansen Baltimore, Maryland portraits/JansenJ.swf Joe leads office operations for the Baltimore office, serving as mentor to other studio managers. He participates on a number of SE regional committees, including project management and professional services. A project manager who capably handles complex projects, Joe also demonstrates strong technical expertise on projects for secure environments. male Dan Jones Baltimore, Maryland portraits/JonesD.swf Dan's exceptional integration of design and technical expertise brings a new level of expectation to all staff working under his direction. Dan also leads the Baltimore office in all aspects of the client management and delivery of large-scale projects. And, as a Baltimore technical director, Dan's an acknowledged office expert on city approval agencies. male Kathy Anderson Baltimore, Maryland portraits/AndersonK.swf As the sole admin support for our Baltimore office for over 8 years, Kathy bears multiple layers of responsibility on any given day. She always provides the best Gensler voice and face to our Baltimore clients, community, and staff. Her dedication to her colleagues and our clients is uncompromising. female Holly Christian Charlotte, South Carolina portraits/ChristianH.swf A bright shining light in our Charlotte office, Holly brings enthusiasm and a real spark to all her project teams. Holly consistently shows strength as a tremendously talented senior designer, leading teams on award-winning projects. She serves on the Board of Advisors at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and actively participates with the IIDA and CREW. female Raoul Baralt Tampa, Florida portraits/genericMan.swf Raoul is respected in the Tampa office as mentor, technical leader, and sustainable design advocate. As an in-demand project architect, he always goes the extra mile to make sure that projects achieve successful completion. Raoul is an active member of the US Green Building Council Florida chapter and the Gensler sustainable design task force. male Laura Cook Tampa, Florida portraits/genericWoman.swf Laura embodies the essence of the Gensler culture in leading her studio and her projects. She's a team player dedicated to a high level of design excellence. Having undertaken a leadership role in sustainable design, Laura conducts internal classes to make sure that all Tampa staff members become LEED-accredited. female Ann Gottlieb Northern Virginia, portraits/GottliebA.swf A very talented designer, Ann continues to strive for excellence in design. Self-motivated, she took on responsibility for developing the resource library in our Northern Virginia office. Ann reacts to situations quickly and moves forward with minimal direction. She leads the Southeast regional intern program and is a board member of IIDA Mid-Atlantic. female Warwick Wicksman Los Angeles, California portraits/WicksmanW.swf A studio director in the Entertainment and Hospitality studio in our LA office, Warwick possesses tremendous knowledge related to this growing practice area, overseeing large-scale mixed-use projects. He also serves as a firmwide resource on motion picture theater and screening room design, overseeing projects across the US and Asia. As a technical director, Warwick is a SW region representative on the firm's technical steering committee. male Salim Ahmed Los Angeles, California portraits/AhmedS.swf A valuable member of our aviation & transportation group, Salim is always ready to jump in to ensure that projects achieve technical excellence. Always the patient mentor, he develops his expertise as well as the potential in others. With a combination of great construction administration capabilities and technical skills, Salim serves as a true role model. male Gail Brackett Los Angeles, California portraits/genericWoman.swf As leader of LA's strategic brand consulting services, Gail successfully balances design objectives with recruiting, mentoring, and business development for her studio. She empowers the design process through her unique ability to synthesize information into a powerful design approach. Unwavering in her focus on project goals, Gail builds bridges both internally and with clients. female Denita DeRuso Los Angeles, California portraits/DeRusoD.swf Denita recently assumed a new role as admin studio leader, and already she has left her mark. She developed a LEED admin study group, monthly ops reports, and admin training for new hires. Denita's no-nonsense, enthusiastic style of collaboration and coaching sets a high standard for the admin studio. male Gary Downer Los Angeles, California portraits/genericMan.swf Known for continually taking on Gensler LA's most challenging projects, Gary earns the respect of clients and teammates. He's sought-after as coach and advisor, thanks to his patient and thorough teaching style. Gary sets the standard for success as a job captain with our buildings & campuses group. male Matt Gammel Los Angeles, California portraits/GammelM.swf A project manager in our workplace group, Matt leads our portfolio practice for multiple accounts. Clients continually request Matt's participation on projects. His knowledge of base building issues benefits the buildings & campuses practice. Matt's always ready to share best practices to help junior team members learn the total project process. male Hans Herst Los Angeles, California portraits/HerstH.swf To his role as project architect in the LA workplace practice, Hans brings a solid understanding of architecture as well as strong technical capabilities. He seamlessly blends his architectural knowledge and design sensibilities. Well respected by clients and his peers, Hans has forged strong industry relationships. male Andrea Hewitt Los Angeles, California portraits/HewittA.swf A seasoned job captain, Andrea excels in solving thorny code and field issues on complicated projects, and hotel renovations in particular. In addition to being the LA hospitality code expert, Andrea provides expertise in document quality, streamlined use of CAD, and the California building code. female Claude Kamar Los Angeles, California portraits/KamarC.swf Claude's technical expertise knows no boundaries. He's sought after as a technical guru both around the firm and across several practice areas. A trusted colleague in the field, Claude takes on the most complex projects and sees them through construction. His style is superb and his demeanor humble. male Fong Liu Los Angeles, California portraits/LiuF.swf Having developed an expertise in hospitality planning, Fong provides design leadership on projects from site planning through design. He balances multiple projects simultaneously, effectively collaborating with all members of his teams. Fong actively participates in the firmwide hospitality training program. male Joe Lo Los Angeles, California portraits/LoJ.swf Joe took the lead on our 2000 Avenue of the Stars project and never looked back. His experience as a technical expert and project leader in the field has proven to be invaluable on his current assignments. Others look to Joe for guidance on complex, large-scale projects, tapping into his immense technical skills. male Melanie McArtor Los Angeles, California portraits/McArtorM.swf In her leadership role in LA's buildings & campuses institutional studio, Melanie blends her knowledge of design and construction with sound project management skills. Her professional abilities instill confidence with her clients, while her interpersonal strengths provide a collaborative atmosphere for her team. Melanie shines as a Gensler architect. female Tom Sze Los Angeles, California portraits/SzeT.swf As a director of LA's mixed-use and hospitality studio, Tom contributes on many levels to the overall leadership of the group. Tom earns universal respect as a design director, actively participating in the firmwide mixed-use practice area. He relishes working with junior design staff and takes the initiative to coach and mentor. male John Wiedner Los Angeles, California portraits/WiednerJ.swf Never one to lose his cool, John is a key go-to person with questions or quandaries. As an architectural designer, he brings extraordinary compassion, thought, and smarts to his work, always adding that extra touch of originality. John is equally effective participating on large and small teams. male Guy Williams Los Angeles, California portraits/WilliamsG.swf Team members see Guy as a gifted architect and project manager who easily crosses disciplines and project types. The consummate team player, Guy quickly engenders confidence with clients. In his role as relationship owner for all House of Blues projects, he has worked extensively with teams in other Gensler offices. male Lisa Asahara Los Angeles, California portraits/genericWoman.swf As a member of LA's communications/marketing group, Lisa contributes immensely to the business development efforts of the Southwest region and the firmwide hospitality practice. She coordinates all initiatives related to hospitality, continually striving to raise the quality of our proposals and presentations. If you have a question about Gensler hospitality, just ask Lisa. female Jaimelynn Banaban Los Angeles, California portraits/BanabanJ.swf Jaimelynn started with Gensler as an intern, and we're delighted that she chose to continue her design career with our firm. A real self-starter, she was one of the first LA professionals to obtain LEED accreditation. Jaimelynn participates with our intern programs and actively recruits talented professionals for the office. female Peter Barsuk Los Angeles, California portraits/BarsukP.swf As a passionate sustainable design leader, Peter has taught several LEED classes at Gensler and currently serves as vice-chair of the USGBC LA chapter. Peter exemplifies leadership with everything he does - client relationships, project management, and staff development. His experience as a project architect spans a wide variety of project types. male Tom Baty Los Angeles, California portraits/BatyT.swf Tom's dedication to our aviation & transportation practice is unmatched. He is quickly becoming the expert in a number of technical aspects of terminal design. As an experienced architectural designer, Tom sets a high standard for maximizing the quality of design and project deliverables. He gains client satisfaction by developing architectural vision into built reality. male Claudia Carol Los Angeles, California portraits/CarolC.swf As a senior project manager, Claudia provides guidance and leadership to her retail and mixed-use teams. She brings a high level of expertise and experience to the planning team, allowing her to mentor and coach younger staff. Affable, even-tempered, and smart, Claudia is a much sought-after team member. female Christopher Chan Los Angeles, California portraits/ChanC.swf Christopher's design expertise and collaborative work style resonate throughout the firm as he leads the design effort on projects in LA and NY. As design director, Christopher is well known for his creativity and passion for innovative design, detailing, and technical execution. Christopher is also deeply involved with mentoring, recruiting, and leading the office's co-op internship program. male Natasha Carnell Los Angeles, California portraits/CarnellN.swf As a member of the LA marketing group, Natasha builds consensus with honesty and trust. She developed a marketing strategy and approach to support our efforts in India and Europe. Natasha works hard upfront to understand the desired deliverable, and then she organizes and challenges the team to produce an exceptional product. female Brian Ferguson Los Angeles, California portraits/genericMan.swf Brian brings a diverse background in architecture, planning, workplace strategy, and corporate real estate. He respects the power of a well-conceived workplace solution to help clients attain broad organizational goals, tangible business objectives, and financial benefits. His client perspective contributes to insightful collaboration and service levels. male Paz Trillo Los Angeles, California portraits/genericWoman.swf Paz has led our Wells Fargo Foothill client through six successful projects in the US and Canada. As a workplace design leader, she mentors young interior designers and architects. Her expertise, confidence, and patience prove to be a power combination for clients, teams, and students. male Margaret FitzSimons Los Angeles, California portraits/FitzSimonsM.swf Margaret skillfully blends architectural and interior design acumen and talent, able to tackle complex projects with effective results. Actively committed to sustainable design, Margaret participates on the sustainable design task force, bringing true passion to her role as workplace sustainability leader. female Howe Keen Foong Los Angeles, California portraits/FoongH.swf Howe Keen has emerged as a team leader with technical expertise and quietly confident manner. His in-depth knowledge of building systems and construction documents is highly valued across practice areas. Howe Keen's experience as a registered architect is fully leveraged on projects in the buildings & campuses studio. male Lutzie Francisco Los Angeles, California portraits/FranciscoL.swf Lutzie's technical capabilities and leadership style keep her in high demand as an effective problem-solver and trusted advisor. Her colleagues in the LA aviation & transportation practice appreciate her quiet leadership style and strong technical skills. Lutzie's enthusiasm for Revit is infectious, as she champions our transition to the building information modeling tool. female Shawn Gehle Los Angeles, California portraits/GehleS.swf There isn't a request made or a task undertaken that Shawn doesn't deliver with excellence, grace, and practicality. He is looked up to by the entire buildings & campuses practice for his expertise and experience as a designer. Shawn provides leadership in our transition to Revit. male Deanna Goodwin Los Angeles, California portraits/genericWoman.swf Smart, articulate, and valued, Deanna has played an integral part in developing SW regional design initiatives. She has established herself as an expert in graphic design, specializing in corporate identity, print design, and environmental graphics. Deanna's always ready to help team members understand the best practices and effective integration of her discipline. female Lesley Grant Los Angeles, California portraits/genericWoman.swf Lesley superbly leads the marketing efforts of the SW region. A born mentor, she identifies the strengths of team members and then sets each on an individual course for success. Visible and well networked in the industry, Lesley has positioned Gensler as a design leader in the LA business community. female Richard Hammond Los Angeles, California portraits/genericMan.swf Richard enjoys a reputation as an extremely talented architectural designer. He has elevated himself to a lead designer role on many of his buildings & campuses projects. Versatile and committed, Richard is a key player in moving forward his group's focus on preeminent design. Richard received his architectural education in South Africa. male Mike Janas Los Angeles, California portraits/JanasM.swf A gifted architect, Mike brings design, technical, and management skills to a number of complex projects. Clients view him as a trusted advisor and rely on his sound judgment for appropriate decisions. Mike also participates in business development by bringing in work through the strength of his professional relationships. male Jason Jones Los Angeles, California portraits/JonesJ.swf Jason's a master at raising the bar in digital design. As a multifaceted and talented architect, he enhances the quality of design and technical documents for a wide variety of projects. Jason's a team leader who exudes professionalism as he continues to mentor junior staff. male Dianne Kraus Los Angeles, California portraits/KrausD.swf Dianne brings 20 years of hospitality interior design experience to her projects. Instrumental in winning a number of projects, she always strives for design excellence within our hospitality interiors group. Team members know they can always look to Dianne if they need someone willing to pitch in or be a sounding board. male Kruti Majmudar Los Angeles, California portraits/MajmudarK.swf A project architect adept at working on multiple complex projects simultaneously, Kruti joined Gensler as an expert in theater design. Her can-do work ethic and in-depth technical knowledge allow her to work through all project phases. Kruti works with intelligence, always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate a client's schedule needs. female Tony Micu Los Angeles, California portraits/MicuT.swf Tony provides senior project management expertise for both architecture and interiors on major complex projects. He actively participates in project management for the hospitality studio, eagerly mentoring and training younger staff. Tony effectively collaborates with other Gensler offices, including San Diego and Chicago, on a number of assignments. male Jennifer Morris Los Angeles, California portraits/MorrisJ.swf Quick, efficient, and knowledgeable, Jennifer is willing to step into any "fire" to complete the designated task. She excels as an executive assistant/project assistant. Jennifer's buildings & campuses team members value her friendly, competent demeanor, and clients know that they can depend on her to follow through. female Amy Ramirez Los Angeles, California portraits/RamirezA.swf A senior project accountant, Amy brings over 10 years of financial experience to teams. She has developed a valuable expertise in handling financial issues for large-scale, highly complex projects with multiple consultants. Amy led the Broadway Elementary Adopt-A-School program for several years and currently co-leads the annual Gensler Kids holiday party. female Christian Robert Los Angeles, California portraits/RobertC.swf Christian's enthusiasm for design inspires staff, and his teaching techniques help elevate the skills of junior designers. Christian is highly sought after for a variety of project roles. He excels in his use of design tools, turning this skill into a teaching opportunity for Gensler staff as well as for external classes. male Sabu Song Los Angeles, California portraits/SongS.swf As an intelligent and gifted designer in our LA workplace studio, Sabu provides design leadership on all her projects. Vastly talented, she is open to getting ongoing mentoring from other senior designers and technical leaders. She then effortlessly translates these learning experiences into coaching opportunities for younger staff. female Scott Taylor Los Angeles, California portraits/TaylorS.swf In the LA aviation & transportation studio, Scott adds technical competence, leadership, and mentorship to improve the quality of Gensler documents. Scott's "whatever it takes" approach to delivery is truly admired by team members. Highly dedicated to the profession and to Gensler, Scott is a great technical architect and approachable mentor. male Li Wen Los Angeles, California portraits/WenL.swf Li's a design director who sees everything as an opportunity to elevate the level of our design - from marketing, recruiting, intern programs, client relationships, to crafting fresh, exciting design solutions. An adept leader, Li has a dynamic style that is appreciated throughout the entire SW region. male Shawn Davidson Newport Beach, California portraits/DavidsonS.swf Clients see Shawn as a design advocate, trusted advisor, and extremely talented interior designer. She is greatly valued for her law firm design expertise, which she is always willing to pass along to others. Shawn's attention to detail serves as a consistent force in the success of her projects. female Jeff Erickson Newport Beach, California portraits/EricksonJ.swf Always one to take the initiative, Jeff seeks out additional knowledge and responsibilities on his retail projects. Jeff possesses a balance of technical design and management skills, which helps him to be flexible and adaptable. An advocate for the client, he works to sustain long-term relationships. male JoBeth Skaggs Newport Beach, California portraits/SkaggsJB.swf JoBeth not only leads the Newport Beach marketing group, but she also co-leads the shared resources studio. With an easy-going nature, she is always willing to help staff members do whatever it takes to get the job done. JoBeth is also a recognized resource for the SW regional airport services team. female Laurie Tartagni Newport Beach, California portraits/TartagniL.swf A well-rounded talent, Laurie is a consummate human resource professional. She fosters collaboration and instills confidence in those around her. Through team-building activities, Laurie brings together unique groups of people to focus on a goal. She's had fantastic success in community outreach activities, learning programs, and fostering Gensler firm culture. female Steve Butler Newport Beach, California portraits/ButlerS.swf Steve's attention to detail, easy manner, and commitment to projects have earned him solid respect throughout the Newport Beach office. Clients view him as a talented project architect who feels at ease working on very complex projects. Steve's always willing to share his extensive knowledge in construction and codes. male Julie Miller Newport Beach, California portraits/MillerJ.swf A member of the Bank of America retail team, Julie created a set of documents to help her team serve the client. She's the first to volunteer to take on more responsibility in the office, always ready to help her team and her firm. Julie's a project manager who exemplifies client service and dedication to design excellence. female Carl Willmann Newport Beach, California portraits/WillmannC.swf Having assumed a design leadership role in the Newport Beach office, Carl heads up design lounges, actively recruits talent, and mentors staff. He consistently challenges staff members to identify ways to instill the power of design in projects. Carl co-leads the workplace studio, leveraging his extensive professional experience to benefit clients. male Jessica Huennekens Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/HuennekensJ.swf An incredible force on MGM Mirage CityCenter Block C project, Jessica is regarded as leader and mentor on that highly talented team. Clients continually reach out to her with critical issues, and she follows through until resolution. With great communication skills, Jessica lends high value to marketing/winning new work. female Jeff Brickner Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/BricknerJ.swf A registered engineer, Jeff brings solid skills as a project manager to his role on MGM Mirage CityCenter Block A. He leads this challenging project with grace and poise, never losing sight of the project's focus. Jeff demonstrates true professionalism, expertise gained from long experience, and natural talent in all that he does. male Gary Cawn Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/CawnG.swf One of our most experienced technical architects, Gary is tested every day in his project manager role on several highly demanding and complex projects. From coordinating multiple design teams, to driving and monitoring production of documents, Gary goes that extra mile to ensure success for his clients. male Jordan McGee Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/McGeeJ.swf Jordan truly represents the entrepreneurial spirit of the Gensler culture. In just two years she has become the go-to person for a wide variety of needs both within the Las Vegas office and firmwide. She has developed an amazing network of contacts throughout the Gensler communications, marketing, and media relations groups. female Molly Murphy Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/MurphyM.swf Molly excels in her role as project/program manager for the retail portion of MGM Mirage CityCenter Block C. She accomplishes amazing feats of coordination on a very challenging project. Molly exceeds client expectations in terms of her management skills, as she provides tremendous value in guiding her team. female Julie Pellum Las Vegas, Nevada portraits/PellumJ.swf Julie approaches each challenge at MGM Mirage CityCenter with a smile and just enough "tough love" to keep the machine running. Julie has over 15 years experience in the AEC field. She effectively integrates Gensler intelligence into the development of a document management plan. Her involvement with the program management group has resulted in enhanced processes. female Beth Harmon-Vaughan Phoenix, Arizona portraits/HarmonVaughanB.swf Beth brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to her demanding role as director of our Phoenix office. Beth is sought by end-users, design professionals, and academics for her ability to synthesize practice, research, education, and public service. Her focus always stays on the total integration of the client's vision and project goals. female Stacy Olms Phoenix, Arizona portraits/OlmsS.swf Superlatives are required when evaluating Stacy's performance as Bank of America tactical & administrative team leader. She is winning praise from the entire project team for her insightful guidance and sound judgment. Stacy also exhibits her leadership abilities by co-directing the project management group in our Phoenix office. female ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~