Justin Brooks

Principal

ZGF

Justin Brooks, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a Principal in ZGF’s Portland office. He is passionate about preserving the environment through low impact design, with experience designing one of the greenest buildings in the country—the Rocky Mountain Institute’s net-zero energy Innovation Center—as well as high-performance laboratories for Stanford University’s Biomedical Innovation Building, the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Health Sciences Building, and the PAE Living Building—the largest commercial Living Building in the world. Justin’s projects are contextually inspired, expressive of the building’s mission, and timeless in nature. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University.

Ryan Bussard

Design Director

Perkins&Will

Born and raised in the Midwest, Ryan was introduced to art and architecture by his grandparents’ frequent trips to Europe. This dichotomy of urbanism and pastoral landscapes inspired him to wonder at an early age how architecture, space, and landscape interact to create the cities, places, and environments people inhabit.

Ryan’s designs continue to be influenced by these early questions and by his client’s visions and aspirations. Drawn by the natural beauty of the Northwest, and the opportunities within a rapidly growing Seattle, Ryan and his family moved to the city to become one of the core team members for the once newly opened Seattle studio. He continues to balance both passions—visiting cities and cultural institutions around the world with his family, and in the Northwest—hiking and taking bicycle trips to explore the landscape.

Jack Rusk

CEO and Co-founder

C.Scale

Jack Rusk the CEO and co-founder of C.Scale, a software startup democratizing access to whole life carbon data and design strategy. C.Scale was founded on the belief that data-driven tools can help get “”all hands on deck”” in the work of transforming buildings and cities from a climate burden to a climate solution.

Jack is a graduate of the Yale School of the Environment and the Yale School of Architecture. In the past few years, he has published or presented research on ecosystem restoration, life cycle impacts of bio-based materials, urban hazard risk, and decarbonization policy’s consequences for health and social equity. Previously, he was Director of Climate Strategy at EHDD.

Todd Mayne

Principal

Weber Thompson

Weber Thompson Principal Todd Mayne is a Construction Administration specialist with a focus on mass timber and other construction technologies in complex mid-rise and high-rise commercial and residential buildings.

Todd excels at bringing designs to life by balancing design intent with the application of technology to achieve real-world solutions. He is a sought-after mentor for both his approach to his projects and for his depth of knowledge on technical matters.

His construction administration management is marked by a focus on relationship management, specifically Todd’s collaboration with internal and external stakeholders throughout the life of a project.

Todd’s award-winning projects include the mass timber commercial buildings Northlake Commons and 35 Stone, as well as residential high-rises Nexus and Kiara, and the currently under-construction Sloane tower. Todd has also presented at the International Mass Timber Conference on the benefits of Dowel-Laminated Timber versus Cross-Laminated Timber. 

J-F Robert

President

RAICO North America

As a Professional Engineer and owner of Blackcomb Facade Technology, J-F Robert has focused his practice on significant curtainwall projects. His experience ranges from 60 story high rise, PHI certified commercial buildings, high end residences and complex freeform structures. Blackcomb Façade Technology is the exclusive fabrication partner for RAICO Bautechnik in the Pacific Northwest for all systems types including Timber, Steel and Aluminum.

Michelle Murray

Architectural Sales Representative

SAFTI First

Michelle Murray has over 15 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Architectural Sales Representative at SAFTI FIRST®, she brings her extensive knowledge and expertise of fire rated glazing systems and fenestration in general when working closely with architects, specifiers, glazing contractors and code officials. Michelle is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering our AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, and at other architectural and glazing industry events.

Brian White

Technical Manger North America Glass

H.B. Fuller

Brian White is the Technical Manager for the Americas Insulating Glass team at H.B. Fuller Company, where he manages research and development and technical service for North America. Brian has been with H.B. Fuller for 10 years, starting as a scientist developing insulating glass sealants and gaining experience and familiarity within the fenestration industry. Currently, he is active in the Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance (IGMA), Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and supports activities in ASTM and the National Glass Association (NGA). He earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota.

Zach Pesznecker

Architectural Business Development

Longboard Architectural Prod

Zach Pesznecker supports architectural firms and design teams throughout the Pacific Northwest, guiding them through Longboard’s range of innovative façade and soffit systems. With years of experience in architectural product representation, Zach focuses on aligning performance, sustainability, and visual intent. His approach centers on partnership—helping design professionals bring their creative visions to life while meeting budget and code requirements.

Dionne Darling

VP of Brand Partnerships

The Architect’s Newspaper

Dionne Darling has been with The A|N Media Group for over six years. As VP of Brand Partnerships and Associate Publisher, she manages A|N’s Texas headquarters and handles accounts in the West, Southwest and Europe territories. Dionne has over 28 years of direct B2B sales, management and business development experience.