Design for the mission.

Government facilities are emblems of our national character. They should inspire pride and confidence while being judicious with resources and oriented toward the future. In over 70 years of service to the U.S. government, we have designed across a wide range of project types, gaining expertise in the standards and procedures of federal agencies.

As a full-service architecture, engineering and planning firm, we offer a complete solution with minimized risk. Our multi-disciplinary design teams are coordinated to deliver projects that meet security, energy and cost goals while remaining adaptable over the long term.

Meet the team

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    John Somerville

    Executive Vice President
    Senior Director - Federal Programs

    John’s career has focused on federal clients for two decades. He has worked with design and delivery teams to develop solutions that are client responsive to meet mission- and project-based criteria.
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    Paul Coleman, AIA, DBIA

    Vice President
    Director - Federal Operations

    Paul has three decades of experience across design, project management, and firm operations. His background includes all project delivery methods from traditional to alternative delivery.

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    Rauzia Ally, AIA

    Vice President
    Director - Federal Civilian

    Rauzia is a trusted partner for her clients, working collaboratively with design and consultant teams to deliver solutions that meet functional criteria and mission goals. She brings deep expertise in design, management and project delivery.

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    Pete Yakowicz, PE, MHA

    Vice President
    Director - Federal Health

    Pete’s decades of expertise in Federal healthcare facilities has contributed significantly to LEO A DALY’s ranking as the top ranking firm for VA facilities. He is deeply committed to working with the VA and other agencies to deliver healthcare for the nation’s veterans.

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    Cynthia Doolittle, PE

    Deputy Director - Federal Health

    Cynthia (Cyndi) is a senior engineering and program management leader with over 30 years of experience in federal healthcare infrastructure and military civil engineering. She most recently served as Director of Special Engineering Projects for the Veterans Health Administration. Cyndi, (USAF Lt. Col., retired) served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, 8 years active duty and 18 years as a Reservist.

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    Mike Svoboda, AIA

    Vice President
    Director - Federal Military

    Mike is known for being reliable, responsible, and well-versed in government contracting and policy. He is focused on clients and bringing together the right resources to develop the best solutions.

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    Avery Sarden, LEED AP

    Vice President
    Director - Federal Design-Build

    During Avery Sarden’s four decades of experience, he has led multiple complex projects with large numbers of stakeholders and numerous logistical challenges.

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    Josh Hoyord, PE

    Vice President
    Market Sector Lead - Federal Programs

    Josh has 21 years of experience in project management, engineering, and architecture. He has broad experience with all aspects of project delivery for federal clients.

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    Aaron Wilt

    Vice President
    Federal Accounts Lead

    Aaron is a skilled executive with a background in managing multi-million-dollar programs and projects, leading cross-functional teams, facilitating client relationships, and driving federal contract success.

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Featured projects

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    New Ulm Readiness Center

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  • Modern building with the letters VA on the front, American flag on a flagpole, and palm trees in front during dusk.

    VA Tampa Mental Health Clinic

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  • Modern multi-story office building with large glass windows and beige exterior, surrounded by trees and parked cars under a blue sky with some clouds.

    VA West LA Critical Care Center

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  • Modern building with a distinctive red bull head logo, military vehicles parked in front, and soldiers walking nearby, under a partly cloudy sky.

    General John W. Vessey Readiness Center

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  • Modern building with glass exterior reflecting the evening sky, illuminated interior spaces, and surrounding lamp posts and pavement.

    Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center

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  • Modern VA medical building with glass facade, parking lot with parked cars, trees, and a blue sky with clouds.

    James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center

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  • Office cubicles with computers near large windows in a modern building.

    USAID Ronald Reagan Building

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  • Modern commercial building with curved glass windows and angular design, people walking outside at sunset.

    VA Loma Linda Eye Clinic

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  • Modern building with red and black exterior, large glass windows, and a landscaped area with trees and grass, under a clear blue sky.

    Intelligence Community Campus-Bethesda

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  • A modern multi-story building with green glass windows and a grid-like facade, surrounded by small trees, a low white wall, and a dirt pathway in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

    GSA Regional Field Office

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  • Washington Monument overlooking the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with people walking and sitting around, some on bikes, in a cloudy sky day.

    National World War II Memorial

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  • Tall modern buildings in a city with a parking lot in the foreground, clear blue sky.

    Zorinsky Federal Office Building

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  • Hospital hallway with patient rooms, some patients in beds, nurses and medical staff walking or working, clean and well-lit environment.

    VA Loma Linda Med-Surg Unit

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  • A modern beige multi-story building with large windows, surrounded by palm trees, streetlights, and a street with yellow lines, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Logistics Support Facility for the Littoral Combat Ship Squadron

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  • Interior of a modern waiting area with large windows, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture, including chairs, benches, and a decorative wooden partition.

    David Thatcher VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic

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  • Night view of a modern building with large glass windows and an illuminated courtyard with benches, a small pond, and landscaped greenery.

    Fort Riley Irwin Army Community Hospital Replacement Facility

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