CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
Local Work
- Los Rios Community College District-CRC Elk Grove Center Phase Two
Transparent, Engaging Science Building
Connect with Leadership
Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.
Christopher McGiff-Brown
Senior Design Leader
Principal
Christopher McGiff-Brown
Principal
Senior Design Leader
Chris is a design leader for our firm specializing in k-12 and higher education design. Over 30 years, he has delivered work spanning cultural, performing arts, workplace, and justice+civic projects. He leads our Sacramento office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Darrell Stelling
Global Justice+Civic Leader
Senior Principal
Darrell Stelling
AIA, DBIA
Senior Principal
Global Justice+Civic Leader
Darrell leads our firm's Justice+Civic Sector. He has dedicated his career to the design of justice facilities that elevate behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.
Melissa Szpik
Client Leader
Principal
Melissa Szpik
AIA, NCARB
Principal
Client Leader
Melissa’s more than 25 years of experience in architectural design and construction management establishes a deep expertise in the nuance of educational spaces in California. She has built a career on guiding complex K-12 projects from vision to reality, always with a focus on collaboration, clarity, and long-term value.
Tessa Nelson
Business Development Leader
Senior Associate
Tessa Nelson
Senior Associate
Business Development Leader
Tessa is a business developer with enthusiasm and passion for education. She is dedicated to building relationships and connecting designers to districts to improve access to and quality of K-12 education in Northern California.
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