Experienced. Trusted. Committed.
Our firm combines the talent of highly experienced partners and project managers—with diverse backgrounds in architecture, civil engineering, economics, urban planning and business management—supported by a top quality administrative staff.
Since joining SOJ in 2004, Ethan has successfully delivered a wide array of capital projects for public agencies and community-based organizations, including several K-12 schools, sports and entertainment venues, community centers, urban parks, public safety facilities and municipal buildings. With a collaborative management style and a drive to improve local communities, his recent projects include overseeing the ongoing modernization program at Lumen Field and preparing facilities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. Ethan’s experience includes managing the design and construction of several K-12 school projects for Seattle Public Schools, including the Van Asselt School Addition/Renovation, Ingraham High School Addition/Modernization, Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, Cascadia Elementary School, and Olympic Hills Elementary School. His wide-ranging project portfolio also includes the Tukwila Justice Center, ShoWare Center Arena, Seattle Joint Training Facility, Duwamish River Habitat Restoration Project, and strategic planning and design management for the Seattle Central Waterfront Program. Ethan graduated from Yale University and received a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, Associate Design-Build Professional, and serves on the Seattle Sports Commission.
A native of Massachusetts and 20+ year resident of Seattle, Ethan enjoys spending time on the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and traveling with his family. Most weekends he can be found watching his kids play soccer regardless of the weather.- Jennifer Anderson Office Manager
- Ethan Bernau Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Beth Brett, AIA, LEED AP Senior Project Manager
- Olivia Cecka Project Coordinator
- Han-Mei Chiang, LEED AP Senior Project Manager
- Amy Copeland, AIA Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Kim Fong, LEED AP, LFA, ALEP Senior Project Manager
- Ben Franz Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Francesca Gambetti Managing Director / Partner
- Ken Johnsen Senior Project Manager/ Former Partner
- Justine Kim Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Kim Knox Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Prashant Kulkarni, LEED AP Senior Project Manager
- D. Carter MacNichol Senior Project Manager/ Former Partner
- Paige McGehee Project Manager
- Dan Naughton Partner / Senior Project Manager
- Jo Robinson Office Administrator / Program Coordinator
- Paul Schlachter Senior Project Manager
- Steve Schmitz Senior Project Manager
- Matt Strutynski Project Controls and Administration
- Brad Tong, PE Managing Director / Partner
- Rick Gustafson Strategic Advisor / Former Partner
- Douglas L. Obletz Strategic Advisor / Former Partner
- Roger Shiels, FAIA Strategic Advisor / Former Partner