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Brian Aske, FDBIA, is a DBIA Fellow and an Operations Director for Lease Crutcher Lewis, leading its design-build business unit in Washington state, exclusively focused on Progressive Design-Build (PDB). He has served on the DBIA Northwest Region Board for over 14 years and advanced Washington state’s current PDB legislation. He guest lectures and instructs industry […]

Joana Berling is an experienced architect and certified general contractor with over a decade of experience in the field of design and construction of industrial structures. She is a current doctoral candidate at the University of Florida focused on community planning, which is why she serves passionately on the Downtown Development Review Board. Ms. Berling […]

Robert Scancella works for KS Engineers in their Construction Services department. He brings over four decades of experience in design and construction of highways, roadways and bridges. Mr. Scancella spent nearly 20 years of his career with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and was selected as Project Manager for the first design-build project undertaken […]

Phillip joined DBIA as our Graphic Designer working on all things design-related. His favorite part of his work is challenging his creativity every day. Previously, he worked for CrossRoads Info Tech as a graphic designer and web developer for three years. There he was responsible for various creative design projects, including developing brand guidelines, designing […]

Kara has always loved storytelling and believes the most significant part of communication is connecting people to the information and resources they need. Stories can take complex data points and help people see how they relate to them. Kara previously worked in the Warner Bros. Discovery broadcasting department and is excited to bring her skills […]

Erin has been many things: journalist, radio DJ, voice actor, coach, professor, academic, consultant, athlete – all have helped her become a conscientious communications strategist who can keep multiple plates spinning and seek innovative ways to move forward. She continues to teach in universities and work with the National Press Club Scholarship Committee to train […]

Danielle Hall has a wealth of experience in marketing operations, brand management and content/publication administration. She has spent a large part of her career working for non-profits and trade associations as she enjoys organizations that are mission- and cause-driven and member-focused. She is excited to bring her talents to DBIA where she hopes to reach […]

Tai comes to DBIA as Manager of Member Data where he helps collect and maintain our membership databases. Prior to DBIA, he worked for Cogent Communications as well as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for five years as their Manager of Billing and Collections. He admits he is curious by nature and is interested […]

As the Accounts Receivable Administrator, Gianna supports DBIA by helping with our revenue process. Prior to DBIA, she worked as an in-house accountant for two law firms and a consulting company. She initially had aspirations to become a veterinarian until she got drawn into the field of accounting after taking her first finance class in […]