Clint Treat | Associate Principal
Senior Architect
Clint first joined WJA Design Collaborative in 2006, he has elevated the standard for clients by conveying a better way of understanding the design with high quality imagery, detailed modeling, and drawings for technical concepts. His portfolio includes multi-family, dormitories, hospitality, mass transit, administrative and training facilities, and private residences for a variety of clients including the Department of Defense, State and Local Agencies, and the private sector. As a leader on many projects Clint is a proponent of being on a project team from start to finish, sharing his time and knowledge with clients, team members and staff to ensure the best possible solutions. His philosophy aligns with WJA-dc’s mission, and he believes the best ideas come when any individual can participate.
Shane Smith | Associate
Designer
Shane Smith has been an integral part of WJA since 2014. Joining us as a fresh graduate, Shane exhibited talent, a thirst for knowledge, and an unwavering dedication to his craft and professional development. Over the years, he has grown both professionally and personally, becoming an indispensable part of our architectural family. Shane brings not only his skills and expertise but also a wealth of experience gained during his journey with us. We are proud to see him evolve into a leader within our firm, and we are excited about the future contributions he will bring to our projects. We are thrilled to recognize him as a new Associate within WJA.
Our office is located in the Western Building in Historic Pioneer Square, which has seen many changes in its life. It has lived through the industrial revolution, seen cobble streets, served occupants from manufacturing, auto repair, antique warehouse, skateboard shop and artists lofts. It is now our home, and we are happy to be part of it's rich history.
Greg Nespor, AIA, NCARB
PRINCIPAL
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Greg Nespor is a licensed Architect with more than 33 years’ experience. He has designed a wide range of project types for the public clients, private developers, and the Department of Defense.
As the firm’s architectural lead, Greg is well versed in all phases of design and management, including pre-design, programming, site selection, master planning efforts, cost and value engineering, construction document preparation, constructability review and specification writing.
Greg is actively involved in every stage of the project, from contract negotiations to project closeout. He places an emphasis on integrated design to maintain seamless coordination between disciplines.
At the onset of every new project, Greg performs programming charrettes and eco-charrettes to ensure the overall project is properly and effectively managed and all criteria and goals are met or exceeded.
Todd is a Senior Structural Engineer with a long history of delivering innovative, resourceful, and economical engineering solutions for award winning Public, Private and Federal projects.
He is experienced in all aspects of structural engineering for buildings and non-building structures including pre-design, design, construction, deconstruction, conditions assessment, feasibility studies, and hazard risk assessment. Clients seek Todd for his ability to listen, examine, and develop engineering solutions while providing excellent communication to implement the solutions.
Todd provides structural engineering services that focus on a building's use, safety and cost which are all dramatically affected by the choice and detailing of its structural framework. He appreciates the design process and gains satisfaction by contributing to important projects in a meaningful way.
C. Todd St. George, P.E., S.E.
PRINCIPAL
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Eliot Price, RA, LEED AP BD+C
PRINCIPAL
SENIOR ARCHITECT
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Eliot Price is an architect who brings a wealth of knowledge to any project, resulting in high performance buildings that maximize value for clients.
From project inception through completion of construction, Eliot is skilled at delivering thorough design services through the life of a project. His experience is broad, including all aspects of design services and a spectrum of building types using a variety of project delivery methods. His insight into design and construction yields successful projects that exceed clients’ expectations.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Clint Treat, AIA
Clint Treat first joined WJA Design Collaborative in 2006. During his career, Clint has elevated and sustained WJA-dc's design performance, discipline collaboration, and modeling expertise. As an architect, Clint has experience in a range of project types including private residences, dormitories, hospitality, and administrative and training facilities for a variety of clients including the Department of Defense, State and Local Agencies, and the private sector. Clint is proficient at achieving client goals while preserving conceptual vision and solving the faceted organization of a given project. Clint carries a philosophy aligned with WJA-dc’s mission that the best idea wins, and any individual can contribute to the solution. Clint strives to better the design abilities of those around him and thrives on sharing his knowledge as a collaborative spirit.
ASSOCIATE
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Alyssa Killmer
Alyssa Killmer is the head of marketing and works closely with the Principals and Senior staff to plan and implement business development opportunities. She is responsible for managing and facilitating proposals and statements of qualifications, including subconsultant coordination. She also analyzes data and creates original content and graphics for proposals, awards submittals, and promotional materials for the firm.
ASSOCIATE
PROJECT MANAGER
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Matthew Suhadolnik, PLA, LEED AP
Matt Suhadolnik is a Professional Landscape Architect and LEED Accredited Professional who brings a strong background in site planning, restoration and low-impact development for public and private sectors with emphasis on sustainable site design. He has a wide range of project management and design experience that includes federal, municipal and community facilities, transit facilities, streetscapes, college campus additions and renovations, multi-family residential, sports fields and regional parks. Matt leads WJA’s site planning and landscape architecture team and enjoys working collaboratively with other design disciplines and project stakeholders to create cohesive and multi-functional site design solutions.
ASSOCIATE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Douglas Heit, P.E., S.E.
Doug Heit is a Professional Structural Engineer who enjoys working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. He is skilled in understanding the diverse needs of Owners, Architects, Contractors, and Fabricators on every project, and transforming complex constraints into practical solutions. Doug has extensive experience engineering complex federal facilities throughout the United States, ranging from multi-family mid-rise housing to mission-critical operations buildings.
ASSOCIATE
PROJECT DESIGNER
Shane Smith
Shane Smith is an architectural design professional with valuable interdisciplinary experience having worked closely with our landscape architects, interior designers, and structural engineers in-house. He adds unique perspectives to all phases of design from feasibility/schematic design to construction document production and permitting through construction administration.
Shane has a broad base of knowledge over a wide range of types and scales of building, with experience ranging from military and government facilities and renovations, civic task order projects as well as higher education, multifamily and residential projects.
Dan Callan, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL EMERITUS
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Melissa Caviezel, RA, LEED AP BD+C
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Young Song, RA, LEED AP BD+C
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Jeffery Brajcich, AIA
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Margaret (Peg) Manuel, AIA, LEED AP
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Shauna Allison
PROJECT DESIGNER
Collin Foxley, P.E., S.E.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Margarita Ganeva, LEED AP BD+C
ARCHITECT
Carrie Shields-Belgardt
OFFICE MANAGER
Marben Aningat
PROJECT DESIGNER
Justin Betz
PROJECT DESIGNER
PROJECT DESIGNER
Sanif Maredia
PROJECT DESIGNER
Rachel Marks
Peter Neilsen, AIA
ARCHITECT
Brooks Lockard, AIA
ARCHITECT
STAFF ENGINEER
Mack Cahoon