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.

Stacy Shewell is a trusted Owner Advisor with more than 15 years of experience delivering projects through Progressive Design-Build and other alternative delivery methods. She advises owners on procurement, risk management, and team alignment, helping organizations successfully navigate complex projects and achieve collaborative outcomes. Stacy has supported 38 alternative delivery projects totaling more than $2 billion.

A dedicated advocate for Design-Build in the Pacific Northwest, Stacy has served on the DBIA Northwest Region Board since 2013. She is committed to advancing Design-Build best practices, strengthening industry partnerships, and promoting collaborative project delivery across the region. Stacy also serves as a subcommittee co-chair on the DBIA National Owner Advisor Committee, helping develop standards and guidance that support the evolving Owner Advisor role within Design-Build delivery.

Jess Donnerberg is a passionate design-build professional with a drive for pushing the industry forward. He earned a dual bachelor’s degree in architecture and construction management from Washington State University and went on to earn a master’s degree in building construction from Auburn University in Alabama. Jess spent nine years working in the Seattle market on large, complex projects for one of the big five tech companies before relocating to his hometown in the Spokane area, where he is currently raising his family. Jess is a certified LEED Green Associate and a DBIA Design-Build Professional. Currently, Jess works as a senior project manager for Bouten Construction Company, where he is leading projects in the Spokane area, advocating for design-build, and connecting with the next generation of design-builders. When he isn’t advocating for his favorite delivery method, you might find Jess designing and building something on a slightly smaller scale: custom furniture. 

Morris Aldridge stands at the front of the replacement and renovation projects for one of the largest school districts in Washington State as Executive Director of Planning and Construction for Tacoma Public Schools. Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is the main school district for Tacoma, Washington. Composed of 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. TPS serves more than 30,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and over 5,000 employees, making them one of the largest employers in the greater Tacoma area. Morris has spent the last 5 years piloting new projects and implementing innovative school design ideas for TPS. He led Washington State’s first K-12 public school design-build project, which earned Project of the Year from AGC of Washington Construction of Excellence Awards for its work. With seven outdated schools replaced and 3 more in the pipeline, he consistently ranks among top visionaries in educational programs and projects embracing the core values of innovation, integrity and growth. Throughout his 35-year tenure, Morris has been a lighthouse in the learning environment serving as teacher, principal and assistant superintendent of public schools in Texas. Morris holds a Masters in Education from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Morris is also a valued speaker in facilities planning, design-build progressive construction and capital bond projects and is DBIA Northwest Regional Vice President.

Sean Gay is a former construction professional who applies his extensive industry experience to help clients achieve their goals. Before joining Stoel Rives, Sean managed construction projects in Washington and Hawaii. As a construction project manager, Sean was intimately involved in the technical and financial aspects of his projects. Clients rely on Sean’s ability to leverage his real-world experience to their legal issues. He advises clients on a broad range of matters, including project management issues, contract negotiations, public contracting issues, bid protests, and disputes. Sean has extensive experience litigating and arbitrating a wide variety of complex construction matters. His knowledge about how construction projects get managed and built—and occasionally result in disputes—has proved an invaluable resource in his legal career.

Vince brings over 40 years of experience in construction & design management, public & private contracting, and preconstruction services, with the last 32 years at Lydig Construction. His experience in alternative delivery includes over $600 million in design-build projects including several progressive projects. Vince is also the Chair of DBIA’s National Legislative Committee, having served in that position since 2022. He served two terms as a General Contractor’s Representative on the State of Washington’s Capital Projects Advisory Review Board, helping shape the initial design-build statutes in Washington State.

Margot vanSwearingen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of Washington. She began her career in architecture, gaining six years of experience before transitioning to construction project management. For the past 12 years, Margot has been with Skanska, where she currently serves as a Project Executive. Her combined experience in design and construction fuels her passion for the design-build delivery model, which aligns closely with her collaborative approach to projects and teams.

In her role as sponsorship chair, Margot is dedicated to fostering sponsor satisfaction and cultivating long-lasting relationships that mutually benefit our sponsorship partners and the organization, ultimately supporting the growth and quality of programs offered to members and the industry.

Jennifer Coyne has helped advance business development, marketing communications and proposal management during the company’s expansion to the Pacific Northwest. Since she joined Hensel Phelps in 2012, she has supported design-build and alternative project delivery method procurements in Northern California and Washington. Coyne is passionate about promoting design-build excellence and has been a member of DBIA Northwest’s marketing committee since 2019.

Sarah Young is a Senior Project Manager at Open Concept Architecture. She holds a B.S. in Interior Design from Texas State University and an M.Arch from Pratt Institute, and has built her career on projects ranging from high-rise housing in New York City to wineries in Oregon. With over 10 years of design-build experience, her broad background shapes her belief that strong structure and best practices add value at every scale. Passionate about integrating design and construction teams, Sarah emphasizes trust, clarity, and alignment throughout the process. She has presented at both national and regional conferences on collaborative delivery, and her work is defined by curiosity, teaching, and a focus on cultivating culture and community within the construction industry.

Janice Zahn is the Director of Engineering, overseeing design, construction management, survey , safety, construction labor and apprenticeship at the Port of Seattle, supporting Aviation, Maritime, Northwest Seaport Alliance and Economic Development projects. She is a licensed Civil Engineer and Certified Construction Manager, and brings over 35 years of design, contracting and construction industry expertise, from both the private and public sector. Janice serves as Chair of the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board and a member of Alternative Delivery Methods and Construction Management Subcommittees at the Transportation Research Board. Janice is also on the CMCI Board of Governors and chairs the Pacific Northwest DBIA Owner’s committee. She holds Masters degrees in both Structural Engineering and Public Administration from the University of Washington.

Cathy is passionate about design-build and integrated design.  With more than 20 years of experience as a project architect, she leverages her strength as a harmonizer to bring out the best in a team – solving complex problems with beautiful and sustainable solutions that meet the project’s budget, schedule, and functional requirements.  DBIA-certified since 2018, she’s been in the thick of big rooms and target value design, pull-planning and co-location.  Above all, she champions ‘design-build done right’ to frame a design process and a work culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

With over 13 years in the construction industry and a pivotal role as Kiewit’s Director of Business Development & Strategy, Rachael Pease champions enhancing diversity and fostering equity. Her efforts extend beyond increasing diversity spending to integrating diverse firms into procurement processes, a testament to her unwavering dedication to social justice. Importantly, Rachael empowers these firms with tools for sustainability, ensuring their long-term success and resilience in the market. As co-chair of the DEI Committee in the Northwest Region and a member of the National DEI Committee within DBIA, she is a crucial figure in driving the industry towards inclusivity. Her work, essential for promoting diverse firms’ economic empowerment, underscores the critical role of diversity and inclusion in sparking innovation, securing competitive advantage, and cultivating a responsible business ecosystem. Rachael Pease is a beacon of change, pushing for DEI principles as integral to achieving industry success. 

Blanca Cázares received her master’s degree in architecture from the University of Idaho and has been an active member of DBIA since 2019. As part of the Inland Northwest Chapter, she has served as Young Professional Chair, Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair, and currently serves as Treasurer.

Blanca brings hands-on experience from working on nine design-build projects and values the collaborative nature of this delivery method. She appreciates how design-build brings together multiple disciplines to develop creative, efficient solutions and deliver successful outcomes.

Brian Aske, FDBIA is the President of SAK Builders, a Pacific Northwest based self-perform builder. He chairs the DBIA National Progressive Design-Build Committee and has served on the DBIA Northwest Region Board for over 15 years. He has been an advocate for design-build for over 30 years. Over the last 8 years, he has led multiple progressive design-build projects for multiple institutions worth a billion dollars, winning several DBIA awards including Project of the Year, Best in Architecture, and Best in Teaming

Tim is a licensed professional engineer and a strong advocate for integrated project delivery methodologies and a firm believer in the power of a high performing team. Tim is a designated Design-Build Professional and is the founding President of the Inland Northwest chapter of the DBIA. In 2013, Tim was appointed to the Project Review Committee of the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board, where he served until 2016.