New Oregon Licensees

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following architects newly licensed in Oregon between April 1 and June 30, 2024.

Ann J. Coleman

Alejandro C. Bechtle, AIA

Andrew Loia

Thad Nobuhara, Jr

Michelle L. Veri, AIA

Jocelyn Reynolds

Nolan Leber

Matthew Engelmann

Jeffrey M. Hassert, AIA

Bettina Ellen Andre

Sean A. Link AIA

Robert Charles Correales

Mark Kenneth Donofrio, AIA

Griffin Gilbert

Dawn Aurora O'Connor

Paul Cochrane Soper III, AIA

Caterina Savini

Andrew J. Heinrich, AIA

Joshua Rowell

Ollin Timm

Pavel Yaroslav Komarinets

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Rowell Brokaw Announces Leadership Expansion

Expanding our leadership team, Rowell Brokaw Architects congratulates . . . 

Austin Bailey, Principal. Austin is a skilled designer and creative problem-solver on technically complex projects. He leads Rowell Brokaw’s science and technology work, with experience in aquatic research facilities, imaging suites, cleanrooms, technology platforms, teaching facilities, and traditional wet and dry laboratory environments. His work outside of the research and academic sector includes mixed-use residential, corporate headquarters, and adaptive-use projects. He works at the leading edge of integrated design and new models for project delivery.

Britni Jessup, Principal. Britni has a natural ability to connect with clients, to listen, communicate ideas, and deliver innovative solutions. Both an NCIDQ interior designer and licensed architect, she directs interior design on institutional, commercial, and residential projects, and provides overall design leadership on a range of project types. She is a mentor, teacher, and community volunteer, regularly teaching classes in Interior Architecture at the University of Oregon and serving on multiple non-profit boards, including AFO, BRING, Planned Parenthood, and the City of Eugene’s MUPTE committee. 

Chris Andrejko, Principal. Chris has earned a reputation for skillfully managing large, complex, visionary projects and at the same time attending to owners’ ongoing facilities needs. He leads our student housing work, having recently completed the University of Oregon Hamilton Walton Transformation Project and is now leading the Next Generation Housing Master Plan and Residence Hall project. Chris also leads our deferred maintenance services for roofs, elevators, HVAC, and all the other unsung parts of our clients’ buildings.

Peter King, Principal. Peter is a versatile design and technical leader with deep knowledge of building systems, construction, and integrated design. He leads our affordable and multi-family housing group, while also working with teams on a diverse range of projects to elevate design integration, constructability, and document quality. He also manages our digital design and BIM coordination, constantly improving our workflow and quality control. A deeply experienced project architect, Peter is a valued mentor and teacher in the firm.

Housing Advocacy Committee Call for Action

Although architects play an integral role in the addressing the  housing crisis, historically we have not been strong, collective voice in the affordable housing policy. Reflecting on our work, AIA Oregon recognizes that the design community interfaces with policy makers, developers, and local jurisdictions on a regular basis. In turn, AIAO has founded its first Housing Advocacy Committee with the objective of assembling the design community’s collective knowledge to address disconnects that we as architects have unique insight to. Our Mission is to structure an organized voice of architects that will advocate for affordable housing policies and support the organizations and individuals dedicated to addressing the housing crisis.