It’s time to introduce recent additions to our Lancaster, Pittsburgh and remote offices! As RLPS continues to grow and evolve, these new faces bring fresh perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm that will help us reach new heights. We gave our new hires a few fun questions to answer as we get to know them better – we hope you enjoy their answers as much as we do!
- Bachelors of Architecture degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Master's of Environmental Building Design degree from the University of Pennsylvania
- American Institute of Architects
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: The year 3000 or beyond, sometime in the extreme future to see if we can explore the cosmos.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Chasing my kids with water guns in the yard.
Q: What three items would you take to a desert island and why?
A: I would take a durable waterproof tent for shelter, a versatile multitool for survival tasks and a solar powered water desalination system to make my own drinking water. I was once out at sea near a deserted island, and we ran out of water. (If you can desalinate sea water, you don’t need to depend on the rain – there is always a source!)
- Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Charleston, SC. I love history, the beach, old architecture, good food & drinks; Charleston has it all!
Q: Describe your dream house.
A: My dream house is an old stone / log farmhouse in the country with a creek, trees, pond and a wraparound porch where I can drink my coffee and read my book. It has a garden with flowers and vegetables and a stone walking path with a sitting bench and a gazebo. In the back, it has a patio with a campfire ring. Inside has a clean contemporary farmhouse feel with rustic elements.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Watching my son as he grows and learns and makes funny little expressions and sounds.
- Bachelors of Architecture from Kent State University
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: If you loved the series ‘Fringe’ like I did, you know that time travel is not all that it is cracked up to be. I will stay on my own timeline where I belong!
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Italy, because it is Italy.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: I like studying art, archeology, history and the Bible and piecing them all together.
- Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from the University of Missouri at Columbia
- Master's of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architectural Records Board
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: 1969. The Beatles played an impromptu concert on the rooftop of Apple Records which turned out to be their final live performance, the University of Texas at Austin was national champions in football, Woodstock happened, and Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. What a year!
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: My family has a cottage that was built in 1900 and overlooks Lake Michigan in a small village called Onekama, Michigan. The time we’ve spent together watching sunsets, going to the beach, and on the water are some of my most cherished memories. It’s my happy place.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: My wife and I are new to Pittsburgh, and we recently hosted a block party for a new neighbors. Getting to meet them and make some new friends was a wonderful experience.
- Bachelors of Science in Architecture from the Catholic University of America
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: I would travel to the 1950s, so I could meet all of my grandparents
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: US National Parks – they’re all beautiful! I have a National Park passport book and collect stamps from each park I’ve visited.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: I enjoy CrossFit, reading and running marathons.
- Bachelors of Architecture from Drexel University.
- Associate, Architecture Institute of America
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: The Coast of Maine. The natural beauty is stunning and the ocean waves crashing on the rocky coast is the most relaxing sound in the world!
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: Experimenting in the kitchen. I really enjoy baking sweet treats.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Watching a video of my niece & nephew running across the park.
- Bachelors of Architectural Design & Technology from City University of New York and New York City College of Technology.
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Guayaquil, Ecuador. The food from Guayaquil is like no other. Plus, soccer, which is important to me, runs in many people’s blood as if it was baseball or football in the US. It’s also where my favorite soccer team plays, and I love to see them play.
Q: Describe your dream house.
A: I am a big modern house enthusiast. I would like my house to have glazing all over to allow fresh sunlight, with a big bistro and big living room to spend time with family and friends. Also, l would love to have a big backyard with at least ½ an acre to roam around in the grass and an inground pool.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Knowing that the South American tournament that will be hosted in the US is getting closer to start, because that means Ecuador will play. I get a euphoric feeling watching them play as if they were the NY Knicks. It’s nice to know that I’ll see the games with my family , especially with my wife and son, who are new to this South American culture.
Q: What three items would you take to a desert island and why?
A1: Hunting Knife – To cut leaves, get fruit from trees and use it to make a spear from a tree bark for hunting fish.
A2. A fire-starting kit – For cooking, warmth at night, and for signaling.
A3. An all-weather parka jacket – I can use it to cover up when the sun hits too hard as well wear it when it rains.
- Bachelors in Interior Design from Marywood University
Q: Describe your dream house.
A: My dream house is so many things: a fixer-upper that I transform into my own, a taupe/hunter green kitchen with gold hardware, a neutral color palette with mid-century modern furniture and plants in every room, lots of space to gather and make memories, a fenced in backyard where my dog(s) can run with an outdoor entertainment patio, and most importantly, home!
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: My favorite place to visit is either Boston, Massachusetts, or Acadia National Park in Maine. Both are beautiful in their own way and have so much to explore!
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: I have a lot of hobbies and interests outside of design! My three favorites are going to/watching baseball (I am a huge Phillies fan), playing tennis, and reading!
- Bachelors in Business Administration-Management from Elizabethtown College
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: I would travel to1998 to relive a class trip to France and Spain with my friends.
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Florida, I love palm trees and the beach, specifically, the Gulf side.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: Besides being with my family, I love being creative. I’ll do anything from repurposing furniture to making any crafts.
