 Brian Fletcher, ASLA - President, Callander Associates |
As a principal and president of Callander Associates, Mr. Fletcher is leading the continued growth and development of the 39-year old landscape architecture and urban design practice. His commitment to community-based architecture and the design process has garnered several design awards and, more importantly, a real sense of pride and ownership from the community. These include Centennial Way in South San Francisco, Virginia Corridor in Modesto, Laurel Street Streetscape in San Carlos, and Stockton Marina and Promenade. Currently, he is working with Bay area communities on a number urban connectivity projects. Mr. Fletcher earned his Bachelors of Arts in Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo where he received an ASLA National Honor Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture. |
 Frank L. Fuller, FAIA - Principal, Field Paoli Architects |
Frank Fuller is a principal, an architect and urban designer with Field Paoli Architects in San Francisco, California. Mr. Fuller’s architectural work includes mixed-use projects for American urban settings, retail and performance venues. His urban design and campus projects have included plans for cities and universities in California, the United States, and China. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, was the President of the AIA East Bay Chapter in 2000, and currently serves as the Chair of the Urban Design Committee of the American Institute of Architects, California Council. |
 Cathy Merrill, ASLA - President and Founder, Merrill Morris Partners |
Cathy Merrill, president and founder of Merrill Morris Partners, brings to every project experience garnered from 25 years in landscape design and implementation. Cathy is recognized in private and public sectors for her creativity in planning and design, and for her skillful approach in public relations and advocacy. Since the firm’s beginning she has managed politically and environmentally sensitive projects requiring extensive agency reviews. |
 Maria Ogrydziak, AIA - Principal, Maria Ogrydziak Architecture |
The Principal of Maria Ogrydziak Architecture, a California firm specializing in expressive, custom, site–‐specific design with 500 built projects since 1985, Maria is a passionate advocate for architecture’s core role in everyday life. She received her BArch from MIT and is currently President of the AIA Central Valley Chapter. |
 Stephanie Reich, AIA - Senior Urban Designer, City of Glendale, California |
Prior to joining the City of Glendale, Stephanie had similar roles for the City of Long Beach and the City of Santa Monica.Stephanie has also practiced architecture and urban design for 18+ years on her own and with a variety of firms in Los Angeles and New York. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University, and her Master of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), and has taught design and other topics at design and architecture schools in both LA and NY. She moved to Los Angeles from New York City in 1991 to be a part of building a great city. |
 Andrew Spurlock, FASLA - Spurlock Poirier |
Andrew Spurlock has 35 years of experience as a landscape architect working with public, private and institutional clients and with some of the nation’s best known architecture firms. His work is noted for sensitivity and innovation, and he is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects in recognition for a career of design excellence. |