HMC Architects

As a PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Angel brings a wealth of experience planning and designing future-focused educational facilities that maximize student and staff performance. With nearly three decades of architectural experience in the planning, design, and construction of education projects, Angel oversees school projects with a unique ability to guide teams in translating client priorities, expectations, and requirements into functional, efficient, and buildable design solutions.

Brian has more than 19 years of experience in various educational facilities, including visual and performing arts centers, libraries, and classrooms. He serves as a visionary, mentor, and motivator to the design team, advancing concepts, providing direction, and offering the latest technology. As a design principal in HMC's Los Angeles studio, Brian oversees projects. He ensures the design intention continues from inception through construction while remaining within the parameters of the scope, schedule, and budget. Brian is also a member of the South Pasadena Design Review Board.

Chris is the Creative Director at HMC Architects. With more than 20 years of experience in multimedia production, he plays a pivotal role in the firm's longstanding commitment to visualization and design. His expertise in VR, visualization, photography, and film drives creative solutions throughout our studios and beyond to help clients better understand the worlds we create.

James is a Design Principal working primarily from HMC Ontario’s Higher Education studio. He is passionate about the intersection of creativity, intellectual pursuit, and the ability to positively impact people’s lives. James has over 23 years of experience in higher education design. His experience spans all aspects of a campus environment including student housing, athletic complexes, and academic buildings. James enjoys being creative and tackling new challenges; he has hand-built children’s furniture and recently embarked on a self-performed home remodel.

A licensed architect with over 20 years of experience working on a wide variety of project types, Jennifer’s experience as an architect and passion for the environment gives her a unique appreciation for the various constraints of a project. She strives to deliver the most sustainable project possible without negatively impacting budget, scope, and schedule. Jennifer believes designers and architects have a responsibility to protect the natural environment. As HMC’s director of sustainability, she leads strategic initiatives for sustainable building firm-wide and aims to impact not just HMC’s designs, but its operations as well; guiding HMC in minimizing its footprint while maximizing its positive impact.

Julie is HMC's PreK-12 market leader and has 15 years of experience assisting PreK-12 districts throughout California to maximize and secure state funding. She is active in the Coalition of Adequate School Housing (CASH). She has served on the Legislative Advisory Committee, completed the CASH Leadership Academy, and recently received her Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) designation with the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE).

Kevin is an award-winning architect with more than 28 years of experience working in higher education, healthcare, and civic planning, design, project management, and operations spanning nearly every project type. Kevin has an intense project for architectural design, the juxtaposition of geometric masses and the constructability of complex projects. As a result, Kevin has served as either, the project architect or project manager for six award-winning projects. “Great design should be a democratic process and be made available to all clients and user groups across all financial spectrums.” A similar philosophy governs his approach to mentoring the next generation of architects: as he seeks to provide guidance, advice, and leadership opportunities—particularly to underrepresented minority architects-- which allow emerging professionals to develop the craft of designing and detailing architecture while learning the business of architectures. Kevin volunteers with several organizations and universities to support the next generation of architects. Kevin joined HMC in 2022 to focus on the building types he has always had a passion for: architecture that is experienced by and designed for the public.

Located in our Los Angeles studio, Sergio is HMC's director of interior design. With over 10 years of experience in project management and design spanning healthcare, education, and civic environments, Sergio strives for beautiful interiors that are pragmatic and functional while being contextual and evocative of the client, their values, and the community in which they serve. Sergio also received a Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development.

With over 20 years of design experience, Steve leads a world-class creative team by example, focusing on art direction, concept design, and project management.

As a PreK-12 principal in charge in HMC’s Sacramento Studio, Teri leads an experienced team that delivers HMC's PreK-12 projects. She has over 25 years of focused public K-12 educational architectural experience, with an emphasis in planning and process management. Her knowledge of the intricacies of educational projects, ability to work closely with planning groups, attention to detail, and understanding of communication and coordination have helped her develop strong working relationships across the region. She facilitates sound project solutions and has been responsible for successfully delivering many large educational projects, including three comprehensive high school campuses. Teri works closely with her team to ensure objectives are clear, collaborative practices are used, and innovative, education-driven solutions are delivered—ultimately ensuring HMC meets client goals.

As Principal in Charge, Tim has more than 30 years of educational experience. He has been personally responsible for more than 170 educational projects for multiple clients. His approach is rooted in the belief that every client has unique needs and expectations which must be met with personal attention and commitment. Based on this understanding, he has developed strong, long-term relationships with clients both big and small. Tim leads, facilitates, and manages people, processes, and projects, and is fully invested in collaborative problem solving and stakeholder inclusion. He is committed and determined to provide his clients not only a great experience, but exceptional project delivery that meets program needs and budgetary requirements—he understands this is the true measure of success.

As principal in charge in HMC’s Los Angeles PreK-12 studio, Virginia serves the firm’s PreK–12 client base by working with school districts, strategic partners, and internal teams to ensure operations and business development success. She has more than 20 years of experience in PreK-12 architecture creating optimal learning environments of all sizes and complexities. Virginia enjoys partnering with school administers, teachers, parents, the community, and especially students to re-imagine learning environments that prepare kids for life after graduation.