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 the ongoing modernization of Lumen Field and the new Tukwila Justice Center. His experience also includes managing construction of the Ingraham High School Addition/Modernization, 17-acre campus for Robert Eagle Staff Middle School and Cascadia Elementary School, Olympic Hills Elementary School, 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 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
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Ethan Bernau Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Beth Brett, AIA, LEED AP Senior Project Manager
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Olivia Cecka Administrative & Marketing Coordinator
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Amy Copeland, AIA Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Ben Franz-Knight Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Francesca Gambetti Managing Director / Partner
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Ken Johnsen Senior Project Manager/ Former Partner
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Justine Kim Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Kim Knox Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Prashant Kulkarni, LEED AP Senior Project Manager
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D. Carter MacNichol Senior Project Manager/ Former Partner
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Paige McGehee Deputy Construction Manager
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Dan Naughton Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Jo Robinson Administrative & Marketing Assistant
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Vanessa Robinson Partner / Senior Project Manager
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Paul Schlachter Senior Project Manager
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Matt Strutynski Project Controls and Administration
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Brad Tong, PE Managing Director / Partner
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Yu-Ann Youn Project Coordinator
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Rick Gustafson Strategic Advisor / Former Partner
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Douglas L. Obletz Strategic Advisor / Former Partner
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Roger Shiels, FAIA Strategic Advisor / Former Partner