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About the Oregon Chapter
The Oregon Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America is committed to educating professionals across the state on how to procure, execute and deliver design-build projects while forging connections, partnerships and friendships throughout the industry. The chapter’s membership includes representatives from architecture, engineering, contractor and developer firms of all sizes from across Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as numerous state agencies and many cities and counties. Among the chapter’s initiatives are bimonthly breakfasts; an annual owner’s forum, summer social event and golf tournament; and events throughout the year geared toward young professionals interested in learning and networking. Ultimately the chapter works to grow understanding of not just “traditional” design-build delivery but also the growing progressive design-build delivery method and other alternative forms of delivery and helping its industry and owner members best choose the most appropriate delivery method for each of their projects.
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Chapter Steering Committee

Nick Byers, AIA, LEED GE, Associate DBIA. Associate Principal - Hennebery Eddy Architects
Chapter Chair (President)
Nick incorporates strong design skills and technical expertise in building enclosure into academic and commercial projects. His work has resulted in high-performance and award-winning buildings around the Pacific Northwest. Nick has served on the board for the Oregon Chapter of the Design Build Institute of America for several years and is the current Oregon chapter President. Prior to joining Hennebery Eddy, he worked at the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in the Urban Design Studio, on the future development of Portland’s Northeast Quadrant plan. Nick is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon.

Jo Wells
Vice Chair

Matt Wright
Treasurer

Jennifer Taylor, AIA, LEED Green Associate, Associate DBIA. Project Delivery Manager - HDR
Secretary
Jennifer’s experience on the LEED Platinum Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building modernization project in Portland ignited her passion for transforming how the design and construction industry delivers projects. Subsequently she led the Design and Construction department at OHSU, Oregon’s only academic health center, for four years where she championed a collaborative delivery model for major capital and sustaining projects. In her current role at HDR she specializes in Alternative Delivery projects. Jennifer earned a Master’s in Architecture from Yale and is a licensed architect in Oregon. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Associate DBIA, and a LEED Green Associate.

Josh Richards
Past Chair and At Large Member

Justin Stranzl
Membership and Sponsorship

Josh Guenther
Membership, Sponsorship and Young Professionals

Antonija Krizanac
Legislative

Lynette Todd, Senior Marketing Manager - Mortenson
Marketing
Lynette has over 20 years of marketing experience in the construction industry. She has spent the majority of her career at Mortenson’s Minneapolis location and recently made the move to the company’s Portland office to oversee marketing efforts in the Oregon and Southwest Washington regions. She leads the marketing strategy and execution for pursuits, social media, public relations, website and media outreach.

Marriel Taviana
Programs, Diversity, Equity + Inclusion and Golf

Dimitri Englert
Programs

John Medvec
Programs

Herb Yamamoto. CEO - BIM Connection LLC
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
Herb Yamamoto is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (Mechanical Engineering, B.S., M.S.) and CEO of BIM Connection LLC, a provider of BIM/VDC services. As a DBIA NW Board Member, Herb Chairs the National DEI Committee and Co-Chairs the NW Committee. After learning Design-Build at Toyota Motors Corporation, he believes inclusion is part of design-build’s DNA because it’s about teaming and collaboration. Herb serves as Vice Chair of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, an organization that pioneered DEI principles in Oregon. Most of all, he values his faith in Christ and his family.

Jon McGrew, AIA, DBIA , LEED Green Associate. Associate Principal | Business Development Director - Hennebery Eddy Architects
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Shirley Smith
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Max Mead
Young Professionals

Ken Dyckman
At Large Member

Alex Park
At Large Member