Michael Tria, RA Associate With JWDA since 1998 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University Registered Architect in: - Republic of the Philippines

Rick Rounds, AIA Principal With JWDA since 1994 Rick Rounds is a native San Diegan who moved with his family to a small, woodsy resort town in Idaho when he was a child. He realized early that the construction process interested him, but it was a drafting class in high school that solidified his interest and aptitude for architecture. Working two jobs during the summer and part time jobs through the school year while obtaining his 5-year degree at the University of Idaho, he never forgot Southern California people, culture, weather, and activities of his youth. The day after his 1987 graduation, he migrated south to a job opportunity in Palm Springs. One year later he returned to his San Diego roots and began his career at JWDA. As a Principal and Senior Project Manager, Rick’s work ethic endures, and empowers him to provide coordination in all project phases, from programming through the completion of a contract. His expertise comprises master planning, site planning, schematic design for new construction, repair and renovations to working drawings, and construction management and administration. His sector experience includes hospitality, residential, mixed-use, governmental, and institutional projects. A seasoned manager, Rick is equally adept in communications with clients, jurisdictional agencies, and all design and construction associates. Education: - B. Arch., University of Idaho Registered In: - State of California

Paul Uong Designer With JWDA since 2021 Education: - M. Arch., University of Houston, TX

Bles Lopez Senior Associate With JWDA since 2011 Education: - B.S. Arch., University of Pangasinan, Philippines

David Priest, AIA Associate Principal With JWDA since 2015 Education: - B. Arch., University of Minnesota - B. Civil Engineering (w/Emphasis in Structural Design) University of Minnesota Registered Architect in: - State of California

Joseph O. Wong, FAIA, NCARB Founder and President Founded JWDA in 1977 Joseph On-Woo Wong was born in Guangzhou, China and emigrated with his family to San Diego, California when he was 16 years old. Joe graduated from San Diego High School, and went on to attend the University of California Berkeley and Harvard University before founding JWDA Architects in 1977 at age 26. He opened a sister office in Shanghai, China in 1997. Joe is especially proud of the firm’s collaborations with nonprofit organizations including the San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum, Father Joe’s Villages, Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Alpha Project for the Homeless, and La Jolla Music Society. In 1994, San Diego City Council honored Joe for his contribution to the city’s downtown redevelopment efforts, adopting June 6th as Joseph Wong Day. In 2003, Joe was elevated to American Institute of Architects College of Fellows for his contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture. He was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of San Diego's "Most Influential People" in both 2021 and 2022. He has served as a volunteer member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design for several years, and in 2023 was recognized with the school's Distinguished Alumni Award; and he continues to serve as an Advisory Board Member at UCSD Real Estate and Development, School of Social Sciences. Education: - M. Landscape Arch. Harvard University - M. Arch., University of California, Berkeley - B.A. (Hon.), University of California, Berkeley Registered Architect in: - State of California - State of Utah - State of Nevada - State of Arizona - State of South Carolina

John McMahon Designer With JWDA since 2024

Adrienne Westlund, RA Project Manager / BIM Specialist With JWDA since 2015 Education: - Revit/BIM Training, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Diploma of Architectural Technologies w/ Honors, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, University of Calgary Registered Architect in: - State of California

Vivian Tria, RA Associate Principal With JWDA since 2007 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University Registered Architect in: - State of California

Tomas Vega-Tapia Associate With JWDA since 1991 Education - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Catherine Arreaza, RA Project Manager With JWDA since 2014 Education: - M. Arch., Emphasis in Interior Architecture, School of the Art Institute of Chicago - B.S. Arch., Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan - Real Estate Development, School of Continuing Studies, Georgetown University Registered Architect in: - State of California

Joao Costa, RA Architect With JWDA since 2020 Education: - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design Registered Architect in: - State of California

Brian Hansen, RA Consulting Architect With JWDA since 1983 Education: - B. Arch., University of Arizona Registered Architect in: - State of California

Edward Natanauan Production Manager With JWDA since 2006 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University

Cathy Hadley, RA BIM Manager With JWDA since XXXX Education: - B. Arch., University of Oregon Registered Architect in: - State of California