QIANNA COOPER

Project Accountant

QiAnna Cooper joined PH in December 2024 as a Project Accountant, bringing with her 10 years of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor's degree from DeVry University in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Before joining PH, QiAnna worked with diverse companies as a Project Accountant and Income Analyst, gaining valuable expertise that she now applies to her current role. At PH, QiAnna is responsible for invoicing, budget entries, project setup and close out, using her extensive experience to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of project financials.

EDUCATION
DeVry University, Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting, 2017

LORENA ARBE

Marketing Coordinator

Lorena Arbe joined PH in November 2024 as the Marketing Coordinator, bringing with her 7 years of experience in the field. Before joining PH, Lorena worked with diverse companies as a Copywriter, Brand Manager, Communications Manager and Marketing Coordinator gaining valuable expertise in communication strategies, campaign management, content creation and CX. At PH, Lorena works closely with our leaders and associates to develop marketing strategies, campaigns and proposals for our projects, while also creating content for social media, our website, and newsletters.

EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago, Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Journalism, 2017

Parham Nourikoupaei

PARHAM NOURIKOUPAEI

Architectural Associate

Parham’s passion for architecture stems from his family’s background in construction. He began his professional journey by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Azad University in Tehran, Iran. He subsequently advanced his education with a Master of Architecture degree. In 2020, Parham relocated to the United States to pursue a post-professional program, culminating in a Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree from the California College of the Arts.

Since joining PH in 2023, Parham has demonstrated adeptness across a wide spectrum of project types at various stages of development. He is particularly proficient in 3D visualization and leads informative sessions on rendering processes and techniques during the firm’s bi-weekly huddle.

EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, Master of Advanced Architectural Design, 2022
Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Master of Architecture, 2015
Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, 2011

David Zielinski

DAVID ZIELINSKI

AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate I

David is a licensed architect with experience in project management and a strong technical background. David's professional career began working exclusively on affordable housing projects. Since joining PH as a Project Architect in 2022, David has had an active role managing several key projects, developing drawings and managing BIM models throughout all project phases. Being a natural leader, he works closely alongside the Managing Partner to deliver projects with a collaborative approach, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to exceed client expectations.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Master of Architecture, 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Sciences in Architectural Studies, 2011

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Indiana
Licensed Architect, State of Wisconsin
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), AP BD+C
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

Ethan Tsai

ETHAN TSAI

Architectural Associate

Ethan holds a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he maintained a perfect GPA and served as an editor for the student-led architecture journal, Petri Dish. With deep expertise in parametric modeling programs, such as Rhino3D and Grasshopper, and advanced rendering software such as V-Ray, Lumion, and Enscape, Ethan honed his skills as a Teaching Assistant while pursuing his masters degree. Since joining PH in 2022, Ethan has contributed to a range of projects, delivering detailed BIM models and high-quality visualizations across various design phases.

EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture, 2022
University of Washington, Seattle, B.A. in Architecture, 2019

Olivia Cox

OLIVIA COX

Architectural Associate

Olivia graduated from Virginia Polytechnic University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Architecture. During her time as a summer intern at Rand Construction Corporation in Alexandria, Virginia, she gained valuable experience working on the Marriott International Headquarters project in Bethesda, Maryland. Olivia was involved in all project phases, collaborating closely with architects to review designs and drawings. Her work spanned multiple aspects, including LEED certification, resolving mechanical conflicts, lighting design, and comprehensive architectural drawing reviews. She also became proficient with Procore and Bluebeam, deepening her understanding of the dynamic relationship between architecture and construction.

Since joining PH in June 2022, Olivia has been an essential part of the team, contributing to a wide range of projects. Her responsibilities encompass nearly every aspect of project development, from early-stage site and floor plan creation to 3D modeling and construction documentation.

EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic University, Bachelor of Architecture, 2022

Sebastian Andreica-Ghiran

SEBASTIAN ANDREICA-GHIRAN

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Architect

Sebastian Andreica-Ghiran is a licensed architect in Illinois and a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C) with nearly twenty years of diverse experience in architecture. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a combined Bachelor and Master of Architecture from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Before joining PH, Sebastian worked at several prestigious firms, including Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) in Chicago, where he contributed to notable projects such as the Chicago Union Station redevelopment, Tribune Tower conversion, and the LEED Platinum headquarters for ComEd. His expertise spans all phases of project development, from conceptual design to construction documentation and administration.

As a Senior Project Architect at PH, Sebastian has been involved in various projects, bringing his wealth of experience to every stage of design and project delivery.

EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, College of Architecture, Master of Architecture, 2016
Technical University, College of Architecture & Urban Planning, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, B.Arch + M.Arch, 2004

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois, 2019
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), AP BD+C, 2017

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

Robert Mosby

ROBERT MOSBY

LEED AP, Senior Project Architect

Robert Mosby is an accomplished architect with extensive experience across a wide range of project typologies. Robert is a licensed architect in Illinois and a LEED Accredited Professional, showcasing his commitment to sustainable design. Throughout his career, he has led design efforts on major projects, including high-rise residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, and commercial developments, consistently integrating energy-efficient strategies across his work. His expertise spans from conceptual design to construction documentation, where he applies advanced BIM technology and AR/VR software to streamline and enhance project delivery.

Since joining PH as a Senior Project Architect, Robert has taken the lead on various project types, leveraging his experience to guide teams through complex programs.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Master of Architecture, 1998
Southern Illinois University, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1994

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Accredited Professional by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)

Brittany Zamborsky

BRITTANY ZAMBORSKY

Senior Project Architect

Brittany brings over nine years of professional experience in various mixed-use retail and residential architecture. Her passion lies in the initial phases of project design, where she translates ideas onto paper, creating floor plans, elevations, and renderings that come to life. Brittany’s project experience extends across multiple states, featuring buildings of diverse scales, from two-story structures to high-rises. Engaging in every facet of project design, from the implementation of design concepts to overseeing final construction, Brittany possesses a rich and varied architectural background.

EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, College of Arts and Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, 2016
The Pantheon Institute, Rome, Italy, Study Abroad Program, 2015

Javier Ortiz

JAVIER ORTIZ

Senior Project Architect

Javier Ortiz joined PH as a Senior Project Architect, bringing over seven years of architectural expertise and 13 years of prior experience as a mechanical engineer. After earning his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan, he successfully transitioned his career into architecture. With his combined knowledge and deep understanding of both technical details and design production processes, Javier contributes meaningfully to every phase of project development, reinforcing PH’s commitment to high-quality design and execution.

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, B.S and Master of Architecture

Melita Balic

MELITA BALIC

Project Architect

With over six years of architecture, interior, and civil engineering experience, Melita brings both technical and graphic design proficiency to the project team. Melita started her professional career as an architectural designer in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2016, she relocated to the US, working at several different architecture and engineering firms in Michigan and Illinois before joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners in March of 2021.

EDUCATION
Faculty of Archtiecture, Master's Degree in Architecture, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2011
Faculty of Archtiecture, Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2009

Todd Depukat

TODD DEPUKAT

LEED GA, Associate I

Todd offers over twenty years of professional experience in the spectrum of project typologies. As senior project architect, Todd is actively involved in the initial concept design through construction documentation and construction administration for most of his assignments. His extensive technical knowledge, design, and management skills have contributed significantly to the success of such award-winning projects in Chicago as: The Shops and Lofts at 47, a mixed-income redevelopment of an entire city block in the city’s Cottage Grove Corridor and K2 Apartments, a LEED© Silver certified apartment tower.

Other major projects include: Alta at K Station, a LEED© Gold certified apartment complex with a ground floor retail area that spans nearly the entire east-west length of its two towers; 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, a contemporary-styled residential complex distributed over two towers; The Grant, the tower companion to the flagship tower One Museum Park, located at the south end of Grant Park and Alta Roosevelt, a 33-story, 496-unit luxury apartment complex nestled in Chicago’s Printer’s Row.

Prior to joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH), Todd spent five years at FGM Architects and Engineers, Oak Brook, Illinois, where responsibilities included schematic design, construction documents, and construction administration. Earlier experience included project work at Wight & Company, Darien, Illinois, and at Caprio Prisby Architectural Design, Hinsdale, Illinois.

EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1999
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Engineering, 1993-94

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate

Kathryn Katz

KATHRYN KATZ

Associate II

Kathryn joined Pappageorge Haymes Partners in November of 2019. Partnered with the Leadership Group, she provides guidance and expertise in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, best practices and refining our organizational culture. Kathryn is responsible for managing the firm’s Human Resource Operations; maintaining compliance with employment laws and regulations; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance, recruiting, succession planning, staff mentorship/counseling and payroll management.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textile Design and Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2010

Luke Marczewski

LUKE MARCZEWSKI

AIA, NCARB, Senior Associate

On staff at PH since 2007, Luke’s extensive technical knowledge and design skills have been key to the success of major projects nationwide. He has served as project manager, actively involved in the initial concept design through construction documentation, on many of his assignments and offers special expertise in computer imaging and 3D rendering.

Luke’s comprehensive knowledge of design and construction, combined with his exceptional leadership skills, has enabled him to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including new construction and adaptive reuse projects of varying scales. He is equally capable of taking charge of small-scale projects single-handedly, as well as leading a team to complete large-scale developments. Luke’s dedication to seamless project delivery, attention to detail, and design acumen have earned him a reputation as a skilled architect and a trusted advisor to clients.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, Master of Architecture, 2010
University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts and Architecture, 2007

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Florida
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Georgia

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

RECOGNITION/ACHIEVEMENTS
Young Talent Tuition Award, 2006, 2007

David Mata

DAVID MATA

Architectural Associate

David joined Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH) in January of 2020 while still in his final year of university. Working a part-time position at PH while balancing his studies. David graduated from Ball State University in May of 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in architecture and a minor in sustainability. Now a full-time employee, David is a hard-working skilled individual that has proven to be valuable on both new construction and adaptive reuse projects. With his expertise in sustainability, David is a key contributor to the firm’s AIA 2030 Commitment and in leading sustainable efforts firm-wide.

EDUCATION
Ball State University, Bachelor of Architecture, 2021

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Member
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), Member

Cesar Chavez

CESAR CHAVEZ

Senior Associate

Cesar graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1996. Upon relocation to Chicago, Illinois, his career began at Primera Engineers, Ltd., where he worked on a variety of educational and institutional projects, for such clients as the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Metra, and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Since joining the staff at Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH) in 2004, Cesar has been involved in all different design phases for low, mid and high-rise residential use buildings and has ample experience in construction documentation and construction administration, including complex consultant/contractor coordination. He has worked on a diverse portfolio of high-rise residential and commercial projects.

EDUCATION
University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Bachelor of Architecture, 1996

Heather Faircloth

HEATHER FAIRCLOTH

Associate II

Since joining PH in 1997, Heather’s astute design and technical aptitude has earned her a key role on such major projects in Chicago as: Museum Park at Central Station, a multi-phase development that includes nearly 3,000 residential units encompassed within high-rise and townhouse components; 465 N. Park, a stylistically modern, 48-story residential tower between Navy Pier and the iconic Tribune Tower; Platform 4611, a 9 story elegant apartment building in the Uptown area; and 3145 N. Karlov Townhomes, 22 modern townhouses with private yards and detached garages in the Avondale area.

Project involvement outside Chicago includes: The Gabriel, a luxurious condo community located just northwest of San Antonio, Texas with its own 4 acre park; and The Ferguson, a two phase condo development with upscale amenities in Taylor, Texas, just north of Austin.

EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Architecture, 1994

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Old Irving Park Association, Member
The Harper Family Foundation, Trustee

Tracee Cottle

TRACEE COTTLE

Office Assistant

Tracee has been an integral part of Pappageorge Haymes Partners since 2010. Tracee started as a part-time receptionist and quickly worked her way to full-time. Her computer skills and attention to detail recently landed her a new position as an Office Assistant. In Tracee’s new role she is responsible for a wide range of day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure a functional and efficient office environment, providing administrative support the the firm’s management team and assisting the Accounting Department.

Carissa Davis

CARISSA DAVIS

Associate I

Carissa joined Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 2003 as a Project Accountant, was promoted to Staff Accountant in 2014, and advanced to the role of Assistant Controller in 2019. In 2021, Carissa was promoted to Controller and is integral part of the Accounting team. Now, as an Associate, Carissa is responsible for maintaining accurate financial activities of the company to assure the firm’s records accurately reflect and support the operations and growth of the firm. Her duties include preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements, daily monitoring of the firm’s cash position, management of sub-consultants invoicing and other accounts payable, maintaining general ledger accounts and activities, communication with the firm’s bank and CPA and insurance management, in accordance with the firm’s organizational policies and strategies.

EDUCATION
Kennedy King College, Accounting and Finance

Scott Schultz

SCOTT SCHULTZ

NCARB, Associate II

Scott began his professional career as intern architect at Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 2006, and presently serves as associate, involved in the masterplanning, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases on projects of varying size and scope nationwide. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed significantly to the firm’s technical and design credentials.

Project involvement has included: River Oaks District, a mixed-use development in Houston’s Uptown-Galleria neighborhood that includes residential apartments, boutique retail shops, and restaurants, Houston, Texas;, Buckhead Atlanta, a luxury, mixed-use neighborhood that includes 370 residences and 470,000 sq. ft. of retail space, Atlanta, Georgia; Iowa River Landing, a multi-phase, 180-acre, mixed-use development along the I-80 corridor in Coralville, Iowa; EV (East Village) Apartments, a 200-unit, mixed-use apartment complex in downtown San Diego, California; SALT, a 265-unit, luxury low-rise residential development, Tempe, Arizona; and a 34-story, 387-unit luxury residential tower, part of the massive new mixed-use redevelopment at Fifth and Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Architecture, 2010
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, 2006

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois, 2020
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), 2020

Peter Evanich

E. PETER EVANICH

LEED GA, Associate II

Peter is an accomplished architect with over a decade of project experience. Since joining PH in 2013, Peter has been instrumental in some of the firm’s most high-profile projects spanning various sizes and scopes across the country, bringing his expertise to a diverse clientele.

Prior to joining PH, Peter worked as a teaching assistant, and completed summer internships at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Chicago, Illinois and Behles + Behles, Evanston, Illinois. Special coursework included a summer program in Kyoto, Japan, where he studied Japanese Landscape Architecture and participated in the redesign of a city center.

Peter also served as the firm’s representative at PH’s second office located in Austin, Texas until late 2024 when he returned to Chicago with his family. He was and remains a key contributor to the firm’s business development efforts in the region. Peter is also responsible for managing the firm’s AIA 2030 Commitment, driving the firm toward sustainable practices and ensuring that PH stays at the forefront of innovative and environmentally conscious architectural solutions.

Peter has contributed to several notable projects, including high-rise developments like Wolf Point East and Paseo in Austin, Texas. In addition, he has experience with mid-rise residential and hotel projects.

EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, Bachelor of Architecture, 2012

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Texas
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Future Leaders Committee, Communications Manager, 2019-2022

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity (construction), Volunteer

Ovi Olariu

OVIDIU DAN OLARIU

Senior Project Architect

Ovi is a versatile architect with a deep expertise in residential and mixed-use developments. His career spans architectural design, construction, and hands-on project execution, giving him a unique perspective on the built environment. From high-rise residential towers to adaptive reuse projects—and even building in remote, underserved communities—his work reflects a commitment to both innovation and impact. With a strong foundation in 3D visualization and BIM modeling, Ovi continues to drive excellence in every project.

Since joining PH, Ovi has been involved in a diversity of residential and mixed-use projects in Chicago, including: NEXT Apartments; a 28-story, 310-unit residential tower, 465 N. Park; a 48-story, 444-unit residential tower, Kenect Apartments; a 14-story and 4-story residential mixed-use complex with 227 dwelling units and 14,000 sq. ft. of retail, Alta Roosevelt; a 33-story, 496-unit, residential tower, Arc at Old Colony; a 17-story, 137 units residential tower, 1400 Museum Park; a 34-story, 260-unit residential tower, Walton on the Park; a 31-story, 189-unit residential tower, Alta Grand Central; a 14-story, 346-unit, residential tower, Oak & Larrabee; a 7-story, 78 units mixed-income development, Infinite Chicago; 17-story and 19-story buildings with 56 and 68 units, One East Delaware; a renovation of a luxury high-rise condominium building, Platform 4611; a 9-story mixed-use building, Norweta Row; 3 and 4 bedroom condominiums and apartment residences, The808; a 22-story, 200 units mixed-use residential tower, 424 South Wabash; a 23-story, 340 unit hotel in the Chicago Loop and Buckhead Atlanta; a mixed-use walkable outdoor environment with retail space, premium office spaces and more than a dozen restaurants.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor in Architectural Studies, 2009

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Initiative (architectural services to the impoverished), Juarez, Mexico, 2008

Elliot Schwarz

ELLIOT A. SCHWARZ

Project Architect

Elliot earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a Double Minor in Construction Management and Business at Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He offers significant post graduate experience with multiple project types in many phases of project realization including: site analysis, design, construction management and administration, and quality assurance tracking.

Early experience in Philadelphia included an internship at Turner Construction Company, where he gained experience as a field engineer, and later as a design/build team member at Women of Change, a human services organization. He spent two months in the Republic of Honduras as lead project designer/intern at Global Architecture Brigades, the world’s largest student-lead health and sustainable development organization. Prior to joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH), he worked at Landon Bone Baker Architects, Chicago, Illinois, as an architectural intern where he expanded his construction management and administration, and drafting experience.

EDUCATION
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Architecture, 2012

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois, 2021

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Participated in ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentoring Program, 2005-2007

Donald Mouch

DONALD L. MOUCH

NCARB, Associate II

Since joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH) in 2014, Donald has been involved with some of the firm’s most visible work, including: Congress Lofts, a 150-unit residential project in Austin, Texas; Buckhead Atlanta, a six-block, luxury mixed-use development in Georgia; Iowa River Landing, an expansive residential, retail and entertainment district in Coralville, Iowa; and River Oaks District, a 15-acre mixed-use destination in Houston’s Uptown Galleria neighborhood. His portfolio as an Associate at PH has grown to include work in both the residential and commercial sectors, with specialization in single-family and multi-family residential, planned development, retail, office, and financial. This array of projects has also included work related to Historic Tax Credits, Low-Income Tax Credits, Green Communities, HUD Funding, and LEED certification.

Donald's work experience prior to Pappageorge Haymes includes employment at firms in Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York City. He also served as editor for the published textbook Environment Issues for Architecture.

Along with his wife, two kids, and puppy, Donald enjoys virtually anything outdoors. Donald is a fervid runner and triathlete, having completed an Ironman triathlon, and over 15 marathons and half-Ironman triathlons. He is avidly involved in his West Town neighborhood, as well as various NCARB and AIA events and lectures, having served as a panelist on multiple occasions.

EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), Cincinnati, Ohio, Master of Architecture, 2009, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2007

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Colorado
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), 2022

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Xavier Career ConneXions, Mentor
Share Our Spare, Volunteer
Chicago Food Depository, Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer

Christopher Chiu

CHRISTOPHER E. CHIU

AIA, LEED GA, Associate I

Christopher attended school at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Science in Architecture. He received scholarship nominations for his work, and one project also earned a third place award in a national student design competition for the innovative use of precast concrete in a facade.

Chris offers significant professional experience with multiple project types, in most phases of project development, product research, regulation research, design, construction documentation, bidding and construction administration.

In 2008, while pursuing his studies, he worked at Thomas Brock Architect, Chicago, Illinois, where he remained for seven years focusing primarily on institutional and commercial renovation work, including public and charter school renovation projects. Responsibilities included site research, 3D modeling and rendering, physical scale model construction, design development assistance, construction documentation, permitting, construction administration and project closeouts.

In 2010 Christopher was also selected by Arturo Vittori (co-founder of Architecture and Vision) to join a collaboration for a competition entry - The City+ The Arch+ The River-2015, St. Louis - among a seasoned team of professionals including Architecture & Vision, RFR Engineers, POLA Landscaping, and Keller & Damm Urban Design.

Since joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 2015, Chris has been involved in a wide range of mixed use/residential projects, including high rise construction projects. He also leads the firm's Accessibility Committee and plays a vital role in ensuring all projects comply with local and national standards, significantly contributing to the firm's success.

EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, Master of Science in Architecture, 2010
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Architecture, 2009

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois, 2020
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

Elizabeth Becker

ELIZABETH BECKER

Associate I

Elizabeth’s entrepreneurial background and extensive multi-disciplinary experience in the architecture and design industry has earned her an integral role in expanding the organizational growth of Pappageorge Haymes Partners. Spearheading business development initiatives that have served to strengthen existing partnerships and expand the firm’s internal processes, she is also responsible for oversight of contract administration and proposal development.

EDUCATION
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, 1999
Wine and Sprits Educational Trust, Advanced Certificate, 2006

Michael Henning

MICHAEL HENNING

AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate

Michael offers over 30 years of experience in architecture and design with a diverse aesthetic sensitivity, and strong technical proficiency. His comprehensive understanding of building design considerations and the construction process through to completion, is visible in a substantial body of work and demonstrated achievements as a project architect/designer.

Since joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 2013, Michael has served as project lead on such acclaimed projects as Clybourn 1200, a mixed-income, mixed-use development in Chicago’s Near North side. The project received 2 Green Globes® and has been honored with multiple national awards, including the Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable Housing Award. Project involvement outside of Chicago includes: The Collection, a mixed-use, mixed-housing complex in Honolulu, Hawaii; the Telegraph District, a collaboration with the City, engineers and local entrepreneur to develop the design and planning guidelines for the redevelopment of a disused industrial site in Lincoln, Nebraska and; Indian Wells, California, a high-end condominium product within a 15-acre high-end residential and hospitality development.

Prior to joining PH, Michael spent over five years as Associate and Senior Designer at Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked on a wide variety of planning, commercial and residential high-rise projects including: The Oakwood 200, a residential tower in Chicago, Illinois, and; the Riverbend Development in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a 75-acre masterplan, multi-phased, mixed-use development. Additionally, he founded his own design and architectural consulting firm, where he specialized in high-end residential projects. Earlier in his career, Michael built his experience with notable Chicago architecture and design firms including; Scott Himmel and Darcy Bonner; Jordan Mozer & Associates; and Gibbons Fortman. While in school, Michael served as a year-round Intern with Environ Inc. (now HED), and Florian Wierzbowski Architecture.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Architecture, 1991
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Minor: History of Art and Architecture, 1991
Fellowship recipient, UIC/University of the Aegean Urban Planning Project, Lesvos, Greece, 1989
École Nationale Superieure D’Architecture De Versailles, France, UIC/UIUC Study Abroad Program, 1986

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois, 1992
Accredited Professional by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP), 2009

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

Christopher Woodfin

CHRISTOPHER D. WOODFIN

AIA, Senior Associate

Chris Woodfin leads his design team with over 30 years of multi-national architectural and design experience. Since joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 2014, Chris has served as project lead on some of the firm’s most visible out-of-town work. He has managed projects from conception through construction supervision in a diverse range of project typologies, including mixed-use, institutional, hospitality, commercial, retail, and multi-family residential. His high professionalism has enabled him to oversee complex projects, working collaboratively with clients to bring their vision to life and delivering exceptional solutions that exceed expectations.

Earlier in his career, Chris worked as an intern at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago, Illinois, and later as a designer at The Glave Firm and at Bond, Comet, Westmoreland and Hiner Architects, Richmond, Virginia. In 1997, he joined Tecny Group, New York, New York, as senior designer/project manager, and later worked as senior designer/project architect at IA-Interior Architects, and at Solomon Cordwell and Buenz Architects, in Chicago, Illinois, prior to moving to Athens, Greece in 1999. During this time, Chris worked as designer/project architect at K. Kyriakides & Associates S.A. Architects, and continued to work for the firm on a project-by-project basis after he left to become a partner at MWArchitects, Athens, Greece. Chris returned to the states in 2011 and worked as senior designer at BHDP Architects, Cincinnati, Ohio, and later at bKL Architecture, Chicago, Illinois.

EDUCATION
Columbia University, N.Y., N.Y., Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design, 1997
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Bachelor of Architecture, 1993
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, Survey/study of modern German architectural practice, 1993
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, One semester travel/study program,Venice, Italy 1991

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Domes- International Review of Architecture, Published work, March 2011
Domes- International Review of Architecture,“New Architecture in Existing Building” Prize, 2008-10
Architectural Record, Published work, Equity Office Properties
Greater Chg. Real Estate Award, Redevelopment of the Year, Equity Office Properties, 2003
William Kinne Fellowship, Columbia University

Greg Klosowski

GREGORY L. KLOSOWSKI

AIA, Partner

Greg offers over thirty years of professional experience in single-family and multi-family residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, from pre-design through construction administration. A gifted sketcher and creative leader, Greg enjoys the design process, viewing it as an opportunity for exploration and evolution. His ability to balance creative vision with practical execution has yielded exceptional outcomes for his clients, with many of his projects earning industry recognition for their modern design and functionality. Greg has emerged as a trusted advisor to clients, developers, consultants, and cities, delivering dynamic developments nationwide.

After earning his degree at Ball State University, Greg moved to California where he worked as a project manager at Berger Detmer Architects and Zack de Vito Architecture, San Francisco, California, and as a part-time consultant at Gray Architecture / GHA, Oakland, California. In 2001, he founded his own Oakland-based architecture and design practice, ellipsis a + d. He earned local accolades for the Michelin rated Spruce and two San Francisco Prize awards while collaborating with Veronica Hinkley Reck (IA). Continuing this collaboration, he later earned acclaim as the Architect of Record and Principal-in-Charge of the award-winning Octavia Court, San Francisco, California, a modern affordable HUD housing complex for the developmentally disabled. Greg returned to the Midwest, joining PH in 2013.

EDUCATION
Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning, Muncie, Indiana, Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 1994. Graduated with Honors and Distinction
Voted top thesis student by the faculty. (Thesis extracts published in American Institute of Architects Students (AIAS) magazine.)

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of California

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
Former AIA Chicago Knowledge Community for Design, Chair
Fitwel Ambassador

Robert Harris

ROBERT HARRIS

Associate AIA, LEED Green Associate, Senior Associate

Robert has specialized in residential historic renovations since joining Pappageorge Haymes Partners (PH) in 2000. His deep appreciation of quality architecture supports a design approach that seeks to preserve the historic integrity of existing buildings while seamlessly integrating new development.

Robert served as project lead on Cornerstone Apartments, a multi-site, mixed-income artist-oriented housing development involving new construction and adaptive re-use in the Washington Park neighborhood of Bronzeville, and as project manager on such visible projects as: The Park Monroe Condominiums, a multi-phase adaptive re-use of ten floors of a 49-story office structure into luxury residences; the award-winning LEED® Platinum Pomeroy Apartments, the restoration and adaptive re-use of a 1920’s vintage building to a flagship senior living center for the Chicago Housing Authority; Metropolitan Tower, the adaptive re-use of an obsolete high-rise office building into a mixed-use luxury condominium complex overlooking Millennium Park; University Station, the historic renovation and adaptive re-use of an historic cold storage warehouse to 230 loft-style dwellings and Domain, the historic renovation of a former Montgomery Wards and Company warehouse complex that includes 292 loft-style units, retail spaces, parking and a riverwalk and marina at the Chicago River. Projects outside of Chicago include; 30 Hop, Pullman and Big Grove Brewery, exciting restaurant and taproom projects in Iowa featuring contemporary design and sophisticated interiors.

In addition to his contribution to the firms historic renovation credentials, Robert serves as the firm’s Information Technology lead, responsible for overseeing the firm’s technical initiatives, systems research and quality assurance/quality control practices. Pursuant to this, he recently published a case study on an ArchiCAD blog which highlights the firm’s use of BIM on the recently completed Alta Roosevelt.

Early in his career, Robert worked at Sente & Rubel Architects, Northbrook, Illinois, where his focus was graphic/3D design and the preparation of construction documents. During this time, he also performed free-lance architectural design and construction, commercial consulting and residential design services.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Program
University of Miami, Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Program
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Program

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Associate Member
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), Member

Kathryn Offerman

KATHRYN OFFERMAN

Senior Associate

On staff at Pappageorge Haymes Partners since 1987, Kay is among the firm’s most tenured associates. As Chief Administrative Officer, Kay’s notable experience, intellect, and unique personal commitment are key to the firm’s organizational development and efficiency. She has extensive project accounting and management experience in the A/E/C industry, and has been instrumental in the design and implementation of the firm’s administrative structure; including archive system and project libraries, accounting procedures and human resources program. She manages the firm’s accounting and administrative staff and assists in overseeing general office policy and procedures.

Kay participated in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Program at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.

Her professional activities have included; American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter (AIACC), Secretary/Treasurer; Society of Design Administration, Convention Special Events Chair; and Society of Architectural Administrators, Convention Display Booth Coordinator.

EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Program Participant

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago Foundation, Secretary/Treasurer, 1993-2000
Society of Design Administration, Convention Coordinator, 1994
Society of Design Administration, Convention Special Events Chair, 1993
Society of Architectural Administrators, Convention Display Booth Coordinator, 1988-1989

Timothy Kent

TIMOTHY KENT

Partner, AIA, NCARB

Tim joined Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 1994 and quickly earned a key role in many of the firm’s prominent early work in Chicago including; The Whitney, Riverwalk Lofts, Kinzie Park, Plaza Azteca, and Lakeview Commons. He later provided leadership in the planning and design of the award-winning Glen Town Center in Glenview, Illinois, and was senior project architect for two of the buildings there.

Tim has participated in design charrettes for large-scale planning and residential projects in Chicago and elsewhere, including: Troy, Michigan; Salt Lake City; Everett, Washington; Irving, Texas and Honolulu. Recent work includes; Buckhead Atlanta; an upscale, mixed-use neighborhood that includes 370 residences and 470,000 sq. ft. of retail space in Atlanta, Georgia, SALT; a 265-unit, apartment complex in Tempe, Arizona, Pullman Park; a 200-acre mixed-use development in Chicago, Iowa River Landing; a multi-phase, 180-acre, mixed-use development in Coralville, Iowa, EV; a 200-unit mixed-use apartment building in downtown San Diego, River Oaks District; a large-scale, mixed-use development that includes designer shops, restaurants, and upscale apartments in Houston, and Fifth + Broadway; a 34-story, 387-unit apartment tower that is part of the $400 million redevelopment project at the former site of the Nashville convention center.

His professional career began in 1985 at MSKTD & Associates in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he worked on a variety of institutional and commercial projects. After moving to Chicago in 1990, Tim joined Thomas Hickey & Associates as a staff architect on multi-family and single-family residential projects in the city and the North Shore. He later expanded his experience at Midland Studio in Oak Park, Illinois, working with Herman Miller on its Holland, Michigan corporate headquarters.

Professional activities include appearances as guest critic at Illinois Institute of Technology, Andrews University, Ball State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 1987

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Indiana
Licensed Architect, State of Iowa
Licensed Architect, State of Kansas
Licensed Architect, State of Maryland
Licensed Architect, State of Nebraska
Licensed Architect, State of Tennessee
Licensed Architect, State of Texas
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
Executive Advisory Board, College of Architecture and Planning, Ball State University

Jeff Renterghem

JEFF RENTERGHEM

Partner, AIA, NCARB

Jeff joined PH in 1994 and quickly became involved in some of the firm’s most celebrated work in Chicago. He later became the senior designer and project manager for Museum Park at Central Station, the highly acclaimed, multi-phased Chicago lakefront residential development comprising townhouse, mid-rise, and high-rise components. The development included One Museum Park East, the third tallest all-residential tower in the United States, and its companion building, One Museum Park West.

He works with a diverse range of clients and building types, including residential high-rises, complex mixed-use projects, schools, hotels, and affordable housing. From conceptual design through construction, Jeff provides thoughtful consistency to the design process with a deep commitment to fostering a sense of dedication and enthusiasm among all members of the design team. His distinctive insight and instinct have cultivated many loyal repeat clients for the firm, while his leadership inspires the next generation of exceptional interdisciplinary designers.

EDUCATION
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Master of Architecture, 1990
Lawrence Technological University at Southfield, Michigan, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1986

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Licensed Architect, State of Indiana
Licensed Architect, State of Michigan
Licensed Architect, State of Minnesota
Licensed Architect, State of Massachusetts
Licensed Architect, State of Nebraska
Licensed Architect, State of Texas
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Registered Energy Professional, City of Chicago

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member

Kenneth Demuth

KENNETH DEMUTH

Partner, AIA

Ken joined Pappageorge Haymes Partners in 1984 and became a partner in 2016. His area of practice and expertise has focused on adaptive re-use and historic renovation particularly of downtown located office conversions to residential and mixed use functions. His leadership on such projects as the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, The Midway Technology Centre, the Armour Institute, Stewart School Lofts, the Motley School Apartments, Elizabeth Peabody School Apartments, ARC at Old Colony, Infinite Apartments, Metropolitan Tower, The Buckingham, Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Pittsfield Tower Apartments, and the LEED® Platinum Pomeroy Apartments has been recognized with such distinguished awards as the J. Timothy Anderson Award for Historic Rehabilitation, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award, the Urban Land Institute Chicago’s Vision Award, and the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence.

Early in his career, Ken was a part of the original Donohue Studio Group in Printer’s Row, founded by Harry Weese in 1977. He later collaborated with several noted local architects and artists, including: Holabird & Root, Ken Schroeder, Bauhs & Dring, Verginio Ferrari, and Robert Gordon. Prior to joining PH. Ken also worked briefly at H.S. Nachman & Associates as an engineering consultant specializing in electrical reconstruction and code compliance.

Ken is an active member of the American Institute of Architects presently serving on an advisory panel to the City of Chicago for ongoing building code matters. He joined the Chicago Committee for High Rise Buildings (CCHRB) in 2020, is a member of the Chicago Central Area Committee (CCAC) and part of the Real Estate Building Industries Council for Landmarks Illinois. Presentations, Panelist and Lectures include events for Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus, Landmarks Illinois, American Institute of Architects, Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Open House Chicago, the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and the Barrington White House.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Architecture, 1982
University of Illinois Extension, Master Naturalist, 2021

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
Registered Energy Professional, City of Chicago

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings, Member
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, Member
AIA Chicago and The City of Chicago, Department of Buildings Working Group, Member
The Spring Creek Stewards, Barrington, Member

David A. Haymes

DAVID A. HAYMES

Founding Partner, AIA

As co-founder and principal of Pappageorge Haymes Partners, David has played a significant role in the firm’s expansion by contributing both design expertise and unique business acumen. As Chief Operations Officer, he oversees all major administrative activities, including asset management, contractual negotiations, and staff development, while being responsible for the coordination and design of some of the firm’s most ambitious architectural projects.

He has been widely regarded for his work as the principal-in-charge on such award-winning work in Chicago as; Museum Park at Central Station; the complex, multi-phase development that includes nearly 3,000 residential units encompassed within twelve high-rise buildings and multiple townhouse configurations, The Pomeroy Apartments; the adaptive re-use/renovation of a vintage apartment building that achieved LEED® Platinum Certification and became the Chicago Housing Authority’s flagship senior living center, University Commons; the residential loft conversion and historic renovation of six landmark buildings formerly comprising the city’s wholesale fresh produce marketplace, Metropolitan Tower; the ambitious adaptive re-use project that transformed an obsolete office building into a mixed-use facility integrating retail, parking spaces and luxury residential condominiums at a downtown site overlooking Grant and Millennium parks, and Infinite Apartments; the adaptive re-use/renovation of three historic commercial buildings into a mixed-use student housing and retail complex at the center of Chicago’s largest higher education campus.

Projects outside of Chicago include; Waihonua at Kewalo; a modern 43-story, 345-unit luxury residential tower located in the epicenter of urban renewal in Honolulu, Hawaii, The Collection; an innovative multi-phase, mixed-use development comprised of high-rise, mid-rise, and townhouse components in Honolulu, Hawaii, and SouthShore; a luxury high-rise condominium complex in Newport, Kentucky.

David is actively involved with various professional organizations and makes regular appearances as guest lecturer and panelist at conferences and symposia. Speaking engagements have included, Roosevelt University Chicago School of Real Estate, Fair Housing Amendment Act Conference, Annual Real Estate Conference (Illinois CPA Society), and National AIA Conference on Housing.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Architecture, James Scholar, 1978

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC), Member
Adjunct (Former) Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago

George Pappageorge

GEORGE PAPPAGEORGE

Founding Partner, NCARB, FAIA

As Founding Partner, George has been the guiding spirit behind the firm’s signature aesthetic and divergent body of work since 1981. At the age of 39, he earned the distinction of being one of the youngest members to be elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. Under his leadership the firm’s work has won national acclaim for its transformative influence and has garnered numerous awards for design excellence.

Early in his career, he worked in Chicago as a designer and urban planner while learning the rigor of residential development through several small projects with David Haymes. By 1981, when both were in their late 20’s, he and Haymes decided to start their own firm. The firm’s innovative work on such projects as City Commons, Embassy Club and Willow Court inspired a new architectural language, expanding the growth of a new urbanism in neighborhoods both at home and in cities outside the Chicago area.

Known for his collaborative leadership style, creative design approach and genuine passion for improving the quality of life in urban environments, George continues to fuel the commitment of the firm’s new generation of talent. He provides design oversight on large-scale planning and significant residential, mixed-use and retail projects in locations throughout the United States. He has been named in Crain’s Chicago Business “Who’s Who in Chicago” each year since 2015.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Architecture, 1978

ACTIVE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect, State of Michigan
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Fellow
Adjunct (former) Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago