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Our People:Principals

Bruce E. Blackmer, FAIA, President & CEO
"NAC|Architecture is all about people — the people who hire us, the people who use our buildings, the people who make up our teams. Each is 'one of us,' and together we make each place better and ultimately that makes the world a better place. Our contributions are leveraged because we are an integral part of the communities that we work in yet we infuse the knowledge and expertise of national-caliber talent residing in offices within and outside the region."

Keith M. Comes, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"Meeting program, budget and technical requirements are a minimum. When you take a building to the next level so that it enhances the human experience — that's architecture."

Gary L. Desmond, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"Creating great design is both a process and an outcome of a strategic partnership with our clients and their communities. It all begins with a collaborative spirit and outreach while gaining a true understanding of the aspirations and purposes of the organizations we serve, their unique qualities and needs. It then proceeds with passionate focus, open-mindedness, and team talent to do the right things the right way. In the end, the greatest satisfaction arises when the process and outcome is enjoyed by all, well beyond their expectations, and they are inspired by the places we make for them and for future generations."

Kevin P. Flanagan, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"For me, architecture is not so much about buildings as objects; rather, architecture is the creation of places — places where people interact, work, learn, socialize and live. I've learned that it is important to first understand the people who will use the space and the activities they will be engaged in — then I can help shape the building to be an environment that is the right fit for both."

Thomas E. Golden, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"At NAC|Architecture, we work hard at the intangibles — those extra little nuances that result in surpassing client expectations time after time. That's where the greatest satisfaction lies."

Dana L. Harbaugh, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"The end product of great architectural design is a building that appears effortless — like everything is exactly how it was meant to be both functionally and aesthetically."

Brent G. Harding, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"The opportunity to collaborate with a wealth of talented people at NAC|Architecture suits well my passion for facilitating quality design of facilities to enhance the educational experience. I truly enjoy interacting with and learning from the broad range of clientele, architects, engineers and community stakeholders who all share in this common purpose."

Daniel C. Jardine, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"There are two moments I cherish in the architectural process. The first is when we are working with the client and together we reach a resolution that achieves all of their program goals with a simple plan. The second is when I walk into the completed project with that same client and see the look of happy realization that not only does the plan work, we have created a wonderful space as well. Helping our clients surpass their expectations is what design is all about."

Helena L. Jubany, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"When I think of NAC|Architecture, I think of the keen concern that we have for the individual and the genuine care that we have for our clients."

Mark A. McMicheal, PE, LEED AP, Principal Engineer
"I can think of few professions that allow us to use our analytical minds, share our creativity, create personal relationships, learn from each other in a positive way, and arrive at a solution that benefits the community. It is an honor, a responsibility and a privilege to be part of the profession."

Steven J. McNutt, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"I really like my job. It's engaging and energizing to come to work. After doing this for 36 years, I'm amazed that I still feel so upbeat, and how lucky I am. It's a testimony to the great people we work for, the exceptional projects they bring us, and the outstanding people here at NAC|Architecture."

Jeani Natwick, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"I take great pride in the high quality of customer service NAC|Architecture provides to its clients. The personal attention staff — from CAD drafter to principal architect — give to each client is one of the most outstanding traits of our firm and one that I personally strive to achieve with each and every client."

Michael R. O'Malley, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"One of the most exciting aspects of our profession is working with people. We have the privilege of learning all we can about them, working with them to fulfill their building needs and desires, and then, we get to be part of their unfolding dreams as their buildings are being constructed. What a great way to make a living!"

Guy J. Overman, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"Architects, particularly those involved in public work, have a social responsibility to lead their clients toward a more sustainable future in design. Our global community clearly recognizes it is time to live more harmoniously with the forces of nature."

Matthew W. Rumbaugh, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"Good architecture transcends function, addressing issues of community, humanity and imagination."

Ranko Ruzic, AIA, Principal Architect
"As an architect, my primary commitment is toward helping people make places — places in which people can thrive, interact, and do good work. In other words, to simply be in more ways than one..."+Chr(13)+Chr(13)+"Within the place making, I am particularly interested in the rigorous intertwining of the practical and the poetic. I feel that the practical and the poetic together help us create a more socially responsible, experientially palpable, effective, physically engaging architecture in which many can participate."

Steven L. Schonberger, AIA, Principal Architect
"I find it energizing when we understand a client's desires so well that we can go beyond satisfying their needs and wants and achieve things they never thought possible. It is rewarding that we accomplish this as often as we do."

Steven M. Shiver, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"As architects, we not only have an opportunity to change our environment through carefully crafted design, we have an opportunity to influence the way people think and live. We have a responsibility to learn more ourselves and use that knowledge to better serve our clients by offering them a wealth of possibilities of which they could not have dreamed."

Boris Srdar, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"At its best, good design creates places where we just want to be there — whether to learn, contemplate or relax. An inspiring architecture enables us to learn about ourselves in a way that is impossible by any other means."

Gregory J. Stack, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
"Our goal is to become partners with our clients in accomplishing their objectives. We want to earn the privilege to be considered a trusted adviser — someone our clients will turn to for advice as they make important decisions."

Thomas J. Stroeher, , Chief Financial Officer
"What makes NAC|Architecture unique, I believe, is our commitment to the individual. The foundation for this 'Passionate Concern for the Individual' is provided for in our Core Values, and it has been integrated into all facets of the organization. Our commitment to the individual provides the framework for the relationships we develop with our clients, consultants and contractors as well as each member of the NAC|Architecture team."

Bruce B. Turner, PE, LEED AP, Principal Engineer
"The digital age has changed forever the expectations for the built environment. Walls, ceilings and floors are no longer simply barriers against the outside world. Rather, they define the space from which users expect to be able to interface with the world in ways previously not thought possible."

Randall S. Wilson, AIA, LEED AP, Architect
"Every building tells a story. The story is about our clients and their community; it says something about the value we assign to creating meaningful places and the importance of giving something to future generations. If we take the long view, the story becomes more of a treasured novel that we, our clients and their constituents embrace and call our own, and when that happens, it means we have been successful."

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We have offices located in Seattle and Spokane, Washington; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado.Contact UsSeattle Office
2025 1st Ave Ste 300
Seattle, Washington 98121-3131
phone: 206-441-4522
fax: 206-441-7917Los Angeles Office
3951 Medford St
Los Angeles, California 90063-1608
phone: 323-859-3100
fax: 323-859-3110Spokane Office
1203 W Riverside Ave
Spokane, Washington 98021-1107
phone: 509-838-8240
fax: 509-838-8261Denver Office
1600 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, Colorado 80202-4916
phone: (303) 837-8811
fax: (303) 837-9007