"More than designing buildings, studying architecture gave me a creative problem solving lens from which to view our complex world.  This has influenced many parts of my life, including building my own furniture for my home, approaching critical incidents as a volunteer firefighter, and finding diverse business solutions throughout my professional career. With practical knowledge gained from an MBA and two decades of management, real estate, and facilities experiences, I approach my work balancing passion with respect, recognizing that projects last far beyond our years and impact thousands of lives daily."