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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.

Sponsors

Chapter Steering Committee

Nick Byers, AIA, LEED GE, Associate DBIA. Associate Principal - Hennebery Eddy Architects

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

Jo Wells

Vice Chair

Matt Wright

Matt Wright

Treasurer

Jennifer Taylor, AIA, LEED Green Associate, Associate DBIA. Project Delivery Manager - HDR

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

Josh Richards

Past Chair and At Large Member

Justin Stranzl

Justin Stranzl

Membership and Sponsorship

 Josh Guenther

Josh Guenther

Membership, Sponsorship and Young Professionals

Antonija Krizanac

Antonija Krizanac

Legislative

Lynette Todd, Senior Marketing Manager - Mortenson

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

Marriel Taviana

Programs, Diversity, Equity + Inclusion and Golf

Dimitri Englert

Dimitri Englert

Programs

 John Medvec

John Medvec

Programs

Herb Yamamoto. CEO - BIM Connection LLC

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

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

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Jon is a leader for the firm’s commercial, academic, civic, and design-build projects. From new university buildings to transformative commercial renovations, he takes great pride in helping clients achieve their vision. Jon has more than 35 years of experience and an architecture degree from the University of Oregon. Jon became fully DBIA certified in 2014 and remains active at the local, regional, and national levels of the organization.
Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Max Mead

Max Mead

Young Professionals

Ken Dyckman

Ken Dyckman

At Large Member

Alex Park

Alex Park

At Large Member