James Bachert, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, ACHA (2023)
Jim, a seasoned principal, brings a wealth of experience to the realm of master planning, programming, schematic design, and project management within the healthcare sector across the nation. Having been an integral part of ESa since 1995, Jim has worn various hats, including project designer, project manager, and senior design manager.
His approach is client-centric, with a commitment to understanding their current and future needs. Jim excels in providing design solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. Grounded in a personal philosophy that prioritizes the client, community, and the contextual nuances of the locale, he crafts designs that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings.
Jim not only remains tuned in to the present but also keeps current with cutting-edge advances and trends in the dynamic field of healthcare. As an evidence-based design accredited professional, he commits himself to crafting environments that actively enhance the healing process. Jim is an American College of Healthcare (ACHA) board-certified architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects.
PJ Bauser, AIA, ACHA (2023)
PJ brings a deep knowledge of healthcare design and a passion for the patient experience. Deploying smart planning strategies to promote operational efficiencies, he’s skilled in guiding teams to envision next-generation care strategies that support all users. PJ has led the design of nationally recognized projects including the Northwest Kidney Center’s Rainier Beach Clinic, winner of a 2021 AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Healthcare Design Award and AIA COTE Top 10 Award, among others.
Heather Beard, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB (2023)
As a project manager and senior associate at DLR Group, Heather is committed to enhancing the patient experience by focusing on environments that are not only functional, but also conducive to healing. During her career, Heather has worked on a variety of projects including hospital infrastructure, acute care, cancer care, and imaging and diagnostic treatment. Heather currently serves as the Institutional Liaison for NC Women in Healthcare and community outreach leader for the DLR Group Charlotte, NC office.
Sam Burnette, AIA, NCARB, ACHA, EDAC (2023)
Sam has been an integral part of ESa’s healthcare design team since 1983, contributing his wealth of experience to various aspects of the field. His portfolio spans a diverse range of medical facilities, including hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient surgery centers, oncology centers, and senior living facilities.
Having worked on numerous projects both nationally and internationally, Sam has not only undertaken design responsibilities but has also managed programming, master planning, project coordination, and research initiatives, often incorporating evidence-based design principles. His commitment to the belief that design is fundamentally for the benefit of people – ensuring their safety, wellness, and enjoyment of the completed facility – is evident in his approach to each project. Throughout the project design process, he fosters enduring relationships, emphasizing exceptional design outcomes that address the unique challenges of each project.
A registered architect, published write, and speaker, Sam’s philosophy revolves around the idea that good design is centered on people and their well-being, and he takes pride in mentoring the next generation of designers and contributing to the broader community.
Outside of the office, Sam is a member of the American Institute of Architects, chairman of the AIA Middle Tennessee Academy of Architecture for Health, a member of the Parent Leadership Council at Samford University and previous board member of Jovenes En Camino, a children’s home in Honduras.
Matthew Campbell, AIA, ACHA (2023)
With over two decades experience as a healthcare architect and regulator, Matthew works to break down the complexities of healthcare architecture into manageable elements and translate project goals into complaint design solutions. As a technical lead with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District, Matthew provides subject matter expertise, technical guidance, and project leadership for medical planning, design, and construction of USACE supported facilities and Department of Veterans Affairs mega-projects.
Brice Durkin, AIA, ACHA (2023)
Brice Durkin, AIA, ACHA is an Associate and Project Manager at HuntonBrady Architects in Orlando, Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Brice specializes in creative healthcare design solutions for both inpatient and outpatient care. Brice is a trusted advisor for healthcare clients in Florida over a breadth of work that includes ambulatory care, long-term acute care, imaging and diagnostic treatment, surgical departments, and medical office space. He has pioneered innovative healthcare typologies in Florida, one of which receiving an Award of Excellence by the AIA. Brice is passionate about seamlessly blending functionality and aesthetics, which yield healing environments and operational efficiency.
Brian Henks, AIA, ACHA, EDAC (2023)
Brian is a member of Hoefer Welker’s planning leadership team. He serves as lead medical planner for the firm’s Kansas City office. In 2022, Brian was recognized as one of Healthcare Design’s Rising Stars. As medical planner, he has participated in the design of many significant projects, including the CHI Memorial Hospital, CHI Trinity Neighborhood Hospital, and Immanuel Family Health Clinic for CommonSpirit Health; a new Cancer Center for AdventHealth; and the Olathe Psychiatric Hospital.
Charlie Jorgensen, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED® AP (2023)
Charlie is an accomplished architect with 19 years of experience, specializing in healthcare projects across the nation. As a principal, he holds a pivotal role in the design process, overseeing master planning, site development, programming, schematic design, and departmental planning. His expertise extends to fostering effective communication within project teams, ensuring projects adhere to schedules and budgets.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, Charlie’s design philosophy revolves around creating solutions that surpass expectations and not only address current trends but also anticipate future needs. He leads initiatives to deeply understand the requirements and processes of end users, seamlessly integrating research and design aspects, spanning medical planning, aesthetics and functionality. Charlie’s designs are distinguished by their incorporation of programmatic, environmental, hospitality, and contextual elements, resulting in healing environments that prioritize patient comfort and aesthetics.
Through his leadership and comprehensive approach to design, Charlie not only shapes physical spaces but also contributes significantly to the advancement of healthcare architecture, making a lasting impact on the built environment.
Alison Leonard, AIA, ACHA (2023)
Alison Leonard, a healthcare planner and programmer at Blue Cottage of CannonDesign, merges her healthcare background with deep expertise in trauma-informed and empathetic design. With a background in design as an evidence-based design certified architect, she is passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health issues by helping to design supportive environments for wellness across all markets. Passionate about neuroarchitecture, she applies her understanding of psychology and design to every project she undertakes. Honored with the 2021 Under 40 Award from the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, Alison is currently advancing her knowledge at Boston Architectural College, pursuing a Master of Design Studies in Human Health.
Janice Morton, AIA, ACHA (2023)
Janice is a dedicated member of the team of healthcare architects with Mascari Dinh. Our firm focuses only on serving healthcare clients. Janice has benefitted from many design experiences ranging from hospital based; master planning, seismic upgrades, pharmacy design, endoscopy remodels, nuclear medicine relocations, both ICU and NICU design, and emergency department expansions; to medical office buildings; cancer centers, children’s clinics, outpatient pharmacies, and a remodel of a historic nursing college for hospital administrative support.
Matthew Nicholson, NCARB, ACHA (2023)
Serving as Healthcare Practice Leader for Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Atlanta, GA has numerous years of experience across Healthcare typologies. His most recent experience includes Vertical Expansions, Department Renovations, Campus Additions, Imaging Modalities, Facility Master Planning, and Behavioral Health Facilities. Matthew always strives to find the best solution for each of his clients and is constantly pushing a collaborative approach for all of his projects. He thrives on complex multi-phased projects that require unique solutions while bringing ideas that help push the next generation of Healthcare design.
Dustin Rehkamp, AIA, ACHA (2023)
As healthcare market sector leader for the Minneapolis office of Leo A Daly, Dustin directs a multi-disciplinary team to create successful and effective solutions for health care clients. Dustin has 21 years of experience working in healthcare design including planning, project management and client relations. Dustin is a co-chair of the MN AIA Government Affairs committee and the vice-chair of the ASHE Health Care Decarbonization Task Force. He is involved with TCHEA, WHEA, MHCEA, ASHE and has been an ACE mentor since 2013.
Justin Roark, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, EDAC, LSSYB (2023)
As a Senior Designer and Medical Planner at HKS, Justin aspires to contribute my time and talent to push the envelope on design approaches and creativity to improve the built environment in which we live, work, play and heal. Justin believes that each of us plays a role in how we shape the future of our environment and community. As a healthcare architect he feels that he as an obligation to bring change and forward thinking to the forefront of our approach in creating a platform for the future of spaces for healing. In serving his clients, his goal is to build a platform that achieves creativity and innovation, while committing the time and attention to detail necessary to shape design solutions that will bring his clients’ visions to life.
Kelly Schreihofer, AIA, ACHA (2023)
My dedicated 23-year career in healthcare architecture began with the University of Chicago’s Comer I Children’s Hospital, and it continues today with my engagement in the hospital bed tower addition for St. Luke’s Boise. I am thankful to ACHA for the honor of being part of this esteemed community and extend gratitude to those who contributed letters, assisted in archival research, and more. The support of those around me has been invaluable.
Graham Sinclair, AIA, ACHA (2023)
As the Atlanta healthcare practice leader at The Beck Group, Graham has a passion for improving the quality of design in healthcare facilities to enhance the staff, family, and patient experience. He has spent his entire career in healthcare architecture and has worked on numerous project types from bed towers, to cancer care, to ambulatory surgery centers and has primarily focused on delivering medical facilities through innovative project delivery methods like IPD and design build.
Martin Sisson, AIA, ACHA (2023)
Martin is a founder and principal of Chapman Sisson Architects and has over 39 years of experience as a project manager, designer, and healthcare architect. He has a passion for helping clients create healing environments that are beautiful, cost-sensitive, and highly efficient. With strong communication and consensus-building skills, Martin solves complex project challenges and is a trusted advisor to his clients. Martin serves as an HGRC member with FGI for the 2022 and 2026 revision cycles. He has chaired the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Huntsville since 2005.
Natale Stephens, AIA, ACHA, EDAC (2023)
As a Healthcare Architect and Planner at Page, Natale designs environments for people of all ages along the full continuum of healthcare delivery. She has unique experience with mental health and multi-sensory environments, as well as cross-sector projects, and high-tech interventional platforms. Located in Austin and providing services globally, Natale engages in an integrated approach to best practices and innovative design that pushes the need for evolution in building technology, care delivery, and facility operations.
Cam Twohey, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, WELL AP® (2023)
As a Technical Leader, Senior Project Architect and Associate Principal at Kahler Slater, Cam has over 28 years of industry experience, 18 of which have been dedicated to Healthcare Design. She leads technically complex renovations and new construction projects for client’s inpatient and outpatient care needs. Cam is the Co-Chair of the AIA Chicago Healthcare Knowledge Community, member of the AAH Components Council, and an active participant in AMFP and Women in Healthcare Chicago Chapters.
Jeff Valus, AIA, ACHA (2023)
Jeff Valus is a Principal at CBLH Design in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing more than 26 years of experience designing and managing healthcare projects. Currently, Jeff is working as the Senior Project Management Lead on The MetroHealth System’s APEX Outpatient & Administrative Building Project with a focus on the Cancer Care component. He is passionate about passing knowledge and inspiring emerging professionals in the workplace by cultivating a creative, energetic atmosphere.
Andrew von Lohr, AIA, ACHA, NCARB (2023)
With a 16-year career dedicated to healthcare planning and design, Andrew understands the impact design has on patient healing, caregiver environments, and the surrounding community. As a project leader and principal at NAC, Andrew guides clients and teams from master planning through all stages of development. Focusing on collaboration, Andrew helps to make innovative and informed decisions amidst complex healthcare requirements for diverse project types including major hospital additions, outpatient clinics and freestanding ambulatory facilities.