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.

Vanessa joined SOJ in 2018 with 17 years of experience as an Architect, Project Manager and Medical Planner. She has published white papers in Healthcare Insights on Tunable Lighting and Sound Masking and has managed projects for Oregon Health & Science University, Tufts University, Kaiser Permanente (California), Samaritan Healthcare (Washington), and many others. Her current projects include the Beaverton Public Safety Center and the Barbara Walker Footbridge. She is skilled in creating a collaborative environment among project team members to successfully deliver projects on time, on budget and exceeding the expectations of her clients. She has extensive experience in managing the design process, conducting constructability reviews, managing schedules and budgets, marketing and community relations, maintaining strong communication with owners and stakeholders, reviewing bids, negotiating contracts, and managing all aspects of construction and close-out. She graduated from University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and has her Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC).
Vanessa is a veteran of the Hood to Coast Relay and loves to spend her free time exploring nature and the city with her family.-
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