Associate Principal Rey Caballes Associate Principal with JWDA since 2007 Education - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University BACK TO TEAM

Senior CAD Manager Melchor Sampal Senior CAD Manager with JWDA since 1998 Education: - B. Arch., Far East University of the Philippines BACK TO TEAM

Managing Principal Matthew Geaman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Managing Principal with JWDA since 2008 Matthew Geaman was born in Rochester, NY, and raised in the Chicago, IL, area where the region’s diverse cultural and educational influences laid a solid foundation for his future achievements and notable career. While attending the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, he spent a year of his undergraduate studies in Versailles, France; and was later inducted into the Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society. Matthew became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2005. After working in Chicago for four years, he moved to San Diego and joined JWDA in 2008. As Partner and Managing Principal, Matthew co-manages the firm with its founder Joseph Wong and is known for his commitment to the highest quality design, technical excellence, and transparent client relations. Matthew’s non-profit and industry-related volunteer leadership is emblematic of both his professional career and his personal ethos. In addition to overseeing a multitude of high profile JWDA projects, his list of current and previous community service includes President of AIA San Diego, Vice President of the San Diego Architectural Foundation, Board Member at La Jolla Music Society, seats on the AIACC Board of Directors and the AIACC Planning and Finance Committee. He is an active member of the Downtown San Diego Partnership. Matthew's honors include: Honoree, Leaders of Influence of Architecture and Design San Diego Business Journal (2024) San Diego County’s Men of Influence Award San Diego Metro Magazine (2021) Young Architect of the Year AIA San Diego (2016) Top 40 Under 40 San Diego Metro Magazine (2016) Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals San Diego Daily Transcript (2016) Top 20 Under 40 ENR California Engineering News-Record California (2015) Education: - M. Arch., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - B. Arch. (with High Honors), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Registered Architect in: - State of California - State of Illinois BACK TO TEAM

Associate Sophia Del Mar English, Assoc. NOMA Associate with JWDA since 2016 Education: - M. Arch., New School of Architecture and Design - B.S in Zoology, University of California Santa Barbara BACK TO TEAM

Principal 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, Rick 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 - State of Washington BACK TO TEAM

Associate Per Erickson Associate with JWDA since 2019 Education: - M. Arch., cum laude, NewSchool of Architecture & Design (Presidential Merit Scholarship) - B. Arch., University of Minnesota BACK TO TEAM

BIM Manager Cathy Hadley, RA BIM Manager with JWDA since Education: - B. Arch., University of Oregon Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Senior Associate Bles Lopez Senior Associate with JWDA since 2011 Education: - B.S. Arch., University of Pangasinan, Philippines BACK TO TEAM

Associate Eduardo Franco Associate with JWDA since 2015 Education: - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design - AS Architecture/Architectural Drafting, Bakersfield College BACK TO TEAM

Associate Tomas Vega-Tapia Associate with JWDA since 1991 Education - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design BACK TO TEAM

Associate Shannon Xiang Fu, RA, LEED AP Associate with JWDA since 2011 Education: - M. Arch., University of Arizona - B. Arch., Hunan University Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Senior Associate Michael Tria Senior Associate with JWDA since 1998 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University BACK TO TEAM

Principal Bert Shear, RA Principal with JWDA since 1988 Bert Shear is a native San Diegan with decades of experience in architectural design, project management, and construction management. As Principal and Senior Project Architect, Bert oversees technical issues related to all phases of Architectural Design including planning and programming, schematic design, design development, design drawings, and construction documents. As a JWDA lead in specifications and construction administration, Bert also thrives on the job site and excels in his talents for coordination, creative solutions, and communications with and between consultants and contractors, ensuring the most seamless construction process as possible. Education: - B.S. Arch., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Office Administrator Tamara Leeper Office Administrator with JWDA since 2003 BACK TO TEAM

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