People

Tacoma Public Schools

Bryant Montessori School

Browns Point Elementary School

Downing Elementary School

Peninsula School District

Evergreen Elementary School

Pioneer Elementary School

Kopachuck Middle School

Key Peninsula Middle School Renovation/Addition

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon High School

Remodel, Mount Vernon High School’s Administration Building

Harriet Rowley Elementary School

Madison Elementary School

Seattle Public Schools

Tumwater School District

Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School Replacement

Littlerock Elementary School Replacement

East Olympia Elementary School Modernization

Tumwater Hill Elementary School Modernization

Tahoma School District

Lake Wilderness Elementary School

Olympia School District:

Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Ocosta School District

Ocosta Elementary School Replacement

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, 3 New Community Centers

Lakewood Branch, Lakewood WA

Cheney Family Branch, Gig Harbor WA

Henry T. Schatz Branch, Tacoma WA

Coreen Van Ausdell

AIA, Assoc. DBIA

Architect | Environmental Design Director

Coreen brings a steady, organized approach to guiding projects through every phase of design and construction. She is skilled at managing critical path milestones and coordinating teams to keep work moving forward smoothly and efficiently.

Over the course of her career in planning and design for projects within the public sector, Coreen has developed a strong commitment to client engagement and to creating environments that support organizational culture and morale. She works closely with project teams, clients, and consultants to balance ideas, goals, and practical constraints, helping projects move from early planning through construction with clarity and purpose.

Outside of the office, Coreen works to quiet her busy mind by actively seeking out joy: drinking her coffee hot with whipped cream, getting lost in a book or print magazine, loud dance parties at home with her family, or puttering around a well-curated local shop in search of treasures.

Current and recent projects:

Chelan County PUD

Interior and Exterior Office Renovation

City of Bothell

Shop 1 Building Programming & Design

City of Camas

Public Works Operations Site & Space Needs Study

City of Vancouver Public Works

Maintenance & Operations Campus

Link Transit

EV Bus Garage Building Programming, Design, & Construction

Snohomish County PUD

Space Needs, Master Planning Programming Study

Pacific Box Company

Holli Smith

AIA

Principal

Holli is an interior design–focused architect, writer, and visual storyteller who finds inspiration in both timeworn structures and forward-looking design. She believes great spaces connect people through meaning, integrating history, context, and a touch of whimsy to create environments that engage and inspire. Her contributions to new schools to adaptive reuse projects reflect a commitment to crafting designs that honor the past while enriching the present experience for every user.

Holli finds clarity and momentum on the move—running through city streets and wooded trails, accompanied by podcasts that range from personal growth to sasquatch intrigue. These quiet, sunrise hours are where ideas begin to take shape, reflecting the same curiosity, reflection, and fortitude she brings to connecting concepts with communication.

Current and recent projects:

Tacoma Public Schools

Downing Elementary School

Browns Point Elementary School

Seattle Public Schools

NOVA High School Renovation of Historic Mann

Tumwater School District

Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School

Littlerock Elementary School Replacement

Lopez Island School District

Lopez Island School Modernization

Olympia School District

Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Ocosta School District

Ocosta Elementary School Replacement

Wenatchee School District

Early Childhood Learning Center Renovation

Washington Elementary School Replacement

Snoqualmie Valley School District

Timber Ridge Elementary School

James "J.R." Mill

AIA, CSI, DBIA

Architect | Professional Development Director

J.R. brings more than two decades of experience delivering K–12 schools and support facilities through both Progressive Design-Build and traditional delivery methods. His portfolio of work spans building condition assessments, targeted remodels, and complex modernization efforts, including historic structures. Clients and colleagues value his curiosity, candor, and diligence. He approaches his work with the same level of dedication and commitment that he brings to his family, and his desire to learn new things. From exercise and home improvement to in-depth explorations of history, he brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to tackling project challenges.

J.R. employs proactive research and effective coordination with his steady “let’s get it done” attitude, to guide teams in navigating the interwoven complexities of schedule, budget, and existing conditions. As an OSPI Certified Building Condition Assessor and FEMA WA Safe Building Safety Evaluator, he brings added insight that helps districts plan, modernize, and safeguard environments to support students, educators, and their communities.

Current and recent projects:

Tacoma Public Schools

Sumner Operations Facility

Bremerton School District

Long-Range Facilities Master Plan

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon High School

Seattle Public Schools

Historic Horace Mann School

Tahoma School District

Lake Wilderness Elementary School

Tumwater School District

Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School

Highline School District

Parkside Elementary School

Mark Hurley

AIA, Assoc. DBIA

Managing Principal

Mark focuses on creating facilities where circulation, security, and operational clarity work together to support efficient daily operations. Specializing in public industrial facilities, he brings more than a decade of experience planning and designing maintenance, operations, and administrative campuses for cities, counties, utility districts, and transit agencies.

He leads teams in translating big ideas into practical, enduring solutions, guiding projects through careful coordination and attention to detail. Through thoughtful planning and oversight, Mark helps deliver environments that are intuitive to navigate, practical to maintain, and built to perform reliably for the long term.

Current and recent projects:

City of Sumner

Jefferson County PUD

Jefferson County PUD Operations Center

City of Battle Ground

Operations Center Expansion

Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

Sewer and Traffic Operations Center

Sound Transit

Light Rail Maintenance of Way Building/Maintenance and Operations Center

Kitsap Transit

North Base and Park and Ride

Mason County PUD#3

John's Prairie Operations Center

Jefferson Transit Authority

Maintenance, Operations and Administration Base

Port of Tacoma

Marine Operations Building

TOTE EB3 Terminal Master Planning, Building & Site Design (through schematic design)

City of Tumwater

Public Works Operations & Maintenance Facility Master Plan

City of Shoreline

Hamlin Yard Maintenance and Operations Center

North Maintenance & Operations Public Works Facility

Ballinger Maintenance Facility

Master Plan of All Facilities

Kitsap County Public Works

Strategic Facilities Master Plan

Mona Rezvani-Olson

Assoc. AIA

Principal

Mona brings thoughtful coordination and clear communication to every phase of a project, guiding teams and clients through complex work with steady focus and practical insight. With extensive experience in K–12 environments, she builds strong relationships with educators and district partners, ensuring that each decision supports both day-to-day needs and long-term goals.
Mona brings an organized, transparent approach to her work, keeping schedules, quality, and client priorities aligned from start to finish. She creates clarity across teams, fostering a collaborative process that supports thoughtful, well-coordinated outcomes for the people and communities each project serves. This mindset carries into how she engages with the world around her. Whether she’s cooking, baking, gardening, or traveling, Mona is constantly exploring—testing ideas, learning from different cultures, and refining her approach through hands-on experience. Her curiosity and discipline directly translate into her professional work, where she balances creativity with structure, bringing a responsive, informed perspective to each project.

Current and recent projects:

Tacoma Public Schools / Port of Tacoma

Tacoma Public Schools

Downing Elementary School

Peninsula School District

Evergreen Elementary School

Bremerton School District

School Security Improvements at 10 Locations

Armin Jahr Elementary School

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

Seattle Public Schools

Sound Transit Maintenance of Way

Chelan County PUD

50-Year Strategic Facilities Plan

Jefferson Transit Authority

Maintenance, Operations and Administration Base

Sound Transit

Auto Warehousing Company

Headquarters Expansion/Entrance Improvements

Washington State Fair

Agriplex and Arena

Administrative Office Interior Remodel

Washington State Fair Food Court

Randy Cook

AIA, LEED AP

Principal

Randy brings an energetic, hands-on approach to projects of every scale. He leads the planning and design of maintenance and operations facilities for public infrastructure clients, guiding projects from early research and programming through design and implementation.

Recognized across the Puget Sound region for his work with transit agencies, utilities, ports, public works, parks, and military clients, Randy helps organizations evaluate operations, define facility needs, and plan for the future. His collaborative process brings stakeholders together to align goals, test options, and deliver practical, long-lasting facilities that serve communities well into the future.

Current and recent projects:

Chelan County PUD

Rock Island Maintenance Complex

Rocky Reach Central Maintenance

Rocky Reach Discovery Center

50-Year Strategic Facilities Plan

Ben Franklin Transit

Ben Franklin Transit Operations Center

Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

Sewer and Traffic Operations Center

Central Maintenance Facility

East County Maintenance Facility

Clarck County Public Works

Strategic Facilities Master Plan

City of Shoreline

Hamlin Yard Maintenance and Operations Center

North Maintenance & Operations Public Works Facility

Ballinger Maintenance Facility

Master Plan of All Facilities

City of Sammamish

Public Works & Parks Maintenance & Operations Center

Sound Transit

Sound Transit Maintenance of Way

Jefferson Transit Authority

Maintenance, Operations and Administration Facility

Kitsap Transit Authority

North Base Master Plan & Land Use Permitting

Kitsap Transit North Base and Park and Ride

Mason County PUD#3

John's Prairie Operations Center

Washington Army National Guard

Combined Support Maintenance Shop

Ryan Cornwall

Senior Architect | Technical Excellence Director

As an Architect, Ryan has provided design and construction administrative services for medium to large-scale public projects, where he consistently works among complex and challenging parameters, drawing on a passion for relationship-building through teamwork. His work balances rigorous design with a sense of play, shaped by his upbringing in Flagstaff, Arizona, where wide skies and rugged landscapes instilled an early appreciation for place and possibility. That perspective continues to guide his approach to inventive, human-centered buildings, grounded in a strong commitment to craft recognized by the Dean’s Award for Design Excellence during his time at the University of Arizona. His curiosity extends beyond design, from learning Portuguese while on a church mission to exploring different cultures, Ryan seeks experiences that deepen his empathy and strengthen the way he connects ideas to people.

That same energy carries into his life outside the studio, where creativity and connection are constant threads. He met his wife while break dancing at a cultural event, has at times sported a dashing handlebar mustache, and brings a natural ease to public speaking. Whether sharing ideas with clients and communities or embracing life’s exciting adventures, from youthful escapades to building a family through adoption, Ryan approaches each moment with openness and enthusiasm. The result is a designer who brings imagination, empathy, and a genuine sense of engagement to both his work and the relationships that shape it.

Current and recent projects:

City of Vancouver

Vancouver Public Works Operations Center

Chelan County PUD

Rocky Reach Discovery Center

Tahoma School District

Lake Wilderness Elementary School

Scott Olson

Principal

Scott is driven by a commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful impact within real-world budgets. He has refined his craft while shaping collaborative design processes that bring moments of delight to projects through thoughtful details and durable, buildable materials, often used in unexpected ways. His work reflects a balance of creativity and pragmatism, producing environments that are both expressive and enduring. Scott takes this approach not only with his professional life, but also in his world outside of architecture. Whether painting, tending bonsai, or casting concrete sculptures, he is constantly studying form, material, and patience. Each pursuit sharpens his eye and informs his design thinking, reinforcing a belief that beauty and performance are strongest when they are carefully considered and skillfully made.

Equally committed to mentorship, Scott supports emerging professionals while helping strengthen the firm’s design culture. His approach, centered on collaboration and expressed through a design process he developed, encourages teams to explore ideas, refine solutions, and elevate project outcomes.

Current and recent projects:

City of Vancouver

Vancouver Public Works Operations Center

Chelan County PUD

Rock Island Maintenance Complex

Rocky Reach Discovery Center

Tacoma Public Schools / Port of Tacoma

Tacoma Public Schools

Bryant Montessori School

Tahoma School District

Lake Wilderness Elementary School

Seattle Public Schools

Washington State Fair Food Court

Seattle World School Renovation of T.T Minor

Olympia School District

Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Washington State Fair

Agriplex and Arena

Administrative Office Interior Remodel

Steve Wachtler

AIA

Managing Principal

Steve offers more than two decades of experience in K–12 school design for districts across Western WA. His portfolio includes both elementary and secondary schools, projects where he tackled technically complex challenges, optimized project budgets, and strengthened both functionality and the character of the learning environment.

As co-leader of TCF Architecture’s Educational Studio, Steve helps guide the firm’s delivery, documentation, and quality control processes. His attention to detail, clear communication, and steady leadership support thorough, well-coordinated project outcomes. A lifelong connection to the outdoors shapes how Steve approaches design. Time spent skiing, mountain biking, and exploring informs a practical understanding of natural forces and conditions. That firsthand perspective carries into his work, where considerations like seismic performance and tsunami resilience are approached with both technical rigor and lived awareness.

Current and recent projects:

Tacoma Public Schools / Port of Tacoma

Browns Point Elementary School

Tacoma Public Schools

Bryant Montessori School

Downing Elementary School