Cait Behrens is passionate about fostering people's engagement with their environment through well thought out design. Originally from Lafayette, Behrens holds a Masters of Architecture from University Of Louisiana at Lafayette.
In her free time, Behrens enjoys working on her house or biking in City Park.
For Thomas Brown, real joy comes with working alongside clients who enjoy what they do and want to improve the world around them. Driven by a sense of altruism, Brown specializes in education, community, and public safety projects. Originally from Jeanerette, Louisiana, he is a graduate of the Tulane University School of Architecture.
A consummate hard worker, Brown can usually be found exercising or gardening in his downtime. He loves to share a drink, meal, and a laugh with close friends. In life, he’d much prefer to be a participant than a spectator.
Mark Brupbacher excels at overseeing the construction of projects and handling every day issues that arise during construction. It gives him great joy to watch his designs come to life.
Originally from Metairie, Brupbacher received his Architecture degree from Louisiana State University. In his free time, you can find him cheering on the Fighting Tigers, playing ball with his grandson, or constructing projects in his workshop.
As a design professional for STBA's healthcare studio, Clarissa enjoys being able to bring clients' visions to life. She also enjoys the technical side of how buildings actually come together. Originally from Pittsburg, PA, Clarissa graduated from Penn State with a Bachelors of Architecture.
In her free time, you can find Clarissa outside playing with her dog, reading a good book, or spending time with her friends.
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Karla Daigle keeps the office running smoothly from day to day. She enjoys working with the talented architects and designers at Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects.
In her free time, you can find Daigle hiking a trail with her husband and dog.
Specializing in Educational design, Lance Dickman enjoys creating details that are part of successful and cohesive overall designs. Originally from Birnamwood, WI, Dickman is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a Masters of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
In his personal time, Dickman enjoys spending time at Audubon Park with his family and dog.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Brian Faucheux holds a Master of Architecture from Tulane University. Faucheux has worked on a diverse array of educational, governmental, community, private, and public projects at STBA. A people person, he is enthusiastic about developing lasting relationships with clients and sparking meaningful collaboration in the studio.
Faucheux has dabbled in modern furniture design and frequently serves on juries for design competitions. In his free time, he can be found playing guitar, enjoying local festivals, and scouting for new restaurants around town.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
For Anna Bertucci Ghelase, when it comes to design problems, the more challenging the better. Taking great satisfaction in finding unexpected solutions to puzzling situations, Ghelase specializes in designing innovative healthcare environments.
A New Orleans native and a graduate of the Tulane University School of Architecture, Ghelase likes to spend her spare time on crafty projects—rehabbing and creating furniture or making jewelry.
American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)
Evidence Based Design Certification and Accreditation (EDAC)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Specializing in Educational Design, Susan Gohd is passionate about the implementation and completion of a well-designed building. Originally from Boston, MA, Gohd is a graduate of the Tulane School of Architecture.
In her free time, Gohd enjoys throwing pots. Her pottery creations can be found at artist co-ops around New Orleans.
Marianne Graffam enjoys team collaboration and problem solving. Originally from Seoul, Korea, Graffam is a graduate of the Tulane University School of Architecture.
As the city organizer for PechaKucha nights in New Orleans, Graffam hosts inspirational speaker events around the city. When she is not designing buildings or organizing events, Graffam enjoys working on her house or spending quality time at the ballpark with her two boys.
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
Evidence Based Design Certification and Accreditation (EDAC)
As our Construction Administration Coordinator, Denise Ketchum LeBlanc enjoys seeing a building come to life during construction. Originally from Gentilly, LeBlanc is a graduate of Delgado Community College.
In her personal time, LeBlanc can be found relaxing on her back porch with a glass of wine. She also enjoys running and has completed four half-marathons.
Specializing in Historic Preservation and Restoration, Randy McCaffrey enjoys solving problems, achieving the best quality of work possible, and learning from new experiences and team members.
Originally from Mississippi, McCaffrey is a graduate of Mississippi State University. In his personal time, he can be found on his porch swing with a glass of Merlot and a guitar.
Historic Conservator — National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Heather McLellan has a background in tax and accounting work, with a previous career in video and film production. She enjoys working with creative professionals on their financial and accounting challenges.
Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, McLellan received her Communications Degree from the University of Wisconsin and then completed the Pre-CPA Program at the University of New Orleans. In her free time, you can find her either at a festival, her favorite local coffee shop, or at a dance class with her little girl. She also has quite the creative side, and usually has a knitting or cross-stitching project in the works.
Crystal Mitchell specializes in designing higher education facilities, libraries, and community centers. She is a skilled problem solver and enjoys collaborating with creative minds.
A New Orleans native, Mitchell graduated with her Masters from Tulane University School of Architecture. In her free time, you can find Mitchell lunching with friends, admiring exhibits at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), or hanging out with her dog.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
A native of New Orleans, Allen Ohlmeyer earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University in 1991. Specializing in healthcare environments, Ohlmeyer is passionate about improving the patient experience from the top down. He is proud of the continued success of STBA’s healthcare studio and is continually heartened by his colleagues’ commitment, talent, and attention to detail.
Whenever the opportunity arises, Ohlmeyer heads to the coastal marshes of St. Bernard Parish in pursuit of redfish and speckled trout. A volunteer with the Louisiana Cooperative Marine Fish Tagging Program, Ohlmeyer has tagged 386 fish to date—fifteen of which have been recaptured. Having married into a Cajun family, he is a lover of seafood and spirited gatherings.
American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)
American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
William “Bill” Petersen brings to STBA over 15 years of experience in environmentally, sustainable design projects, throughout the United States and abroad. Originally from Denver, Petersen received his Bachelor of Environmental Design and Architecture degree from the University Of Colorado at Boulder, School Of Architecture. Soon after, Petersen earned his Masters of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech University, Washington – Alexandria Architecture Center.
In his free time, you can find Bill outdoors cycling, hiking, fishing or traveling with family. Married to Amy, a Louisiana-native, he especially enjoys the local food and culture with all its sports, people, and recreation opportunities.
LEED Accredited Professional Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
Born and raised in Harahan, Louisiana, Rappold holds a bachelors in Interior Design from Louisiana State University. She has vast experience with corporate office design as well as with retail and medical offices. She enjoys creating spaces that reflect the personality of her clients and their brand, and constantly educates herself on the newest products. Her favorite types of designs include elements of irony and humor.
In her free time, Rappold can be found taking care of her house plants, creating art, renovating or building furniture, listening to comedy podcasts, hiking, playing board games, decorating for the holidays, and spending time in City Park.
Alex Ratliff specializes in Interior Renovations, Healthcare, and Higher Education facilities. He is passionate about synthesizing the many disparate and complex parts of a project to create one unified and finished space. Sustainability also plays a large roll in all aspects of his life.
Originally from Chicago, Ratliff received his BSArch from the University of Illinois at Chicago, then graduated with his Masters from Tulane University. In his free time, you can find Ratliff building something in his backyard or exploring the city by bike with his wife and daughter.
LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
I. William Sizeler—known as Billy around the office—has been active in the architecture world for more than fifty years. Originally from New Orleans, Sizeler is a graduate of Brandeis University and the University of Pennsylvania. Starting with a staff of five in 1979, Sizeler has since grown Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects into one of Louisiana’s most prominent design firms.
Today, Sizeler is focused on bringing in new and challenging projects in the education, public, commercial, and multi-family residential sectors. Driven by his team’s talent and commitment, he is a firm believer in teamwork and perseverance. He spends his free time walking in Audubon Park, visiting with his children and grandchildren, and dining at the city's many fine restaurants.
A Louisiana native, Steve Templet is a graduate of the University of Texas. With more than 25 years of professional experience, he is devoted to the development of healthcare spaces that promote both better care and quality of time spent in the environment. A member of the American College of Healthcare Architects Board of Regents, Templet has led master planning efforts at many healthcare facilities.
Away from work, Templet enjoys spending time with his family, carpentry, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors.
American College of Healthcare Architects (AHCA)
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Specializing in sports and recreational facilities, Ken Zito loves the sense of possibility that comes with meeting with a client for the first time. Whether he’s overseeing a renovation or designing a brand new building, he strives to understand a client’s needs so that he can develop an elegant architectural solution.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Ken Zito is a graduate of Louisiana State University. In his personal time, Zito can be found on the beach or attending LSU and Saints football games.
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