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Anne Leblanc - Project Manager
aleblanc@casabella-architects.com

Ms. LeBlanc brings to CasaBella 16 years of experience and expertise in the areas of educational and parking facilities. Her skills include cost estimating, materials and methods and conceptual design through construction administration.

Ms. LeBlanc's experience, prior to joining CasaBella, includes working for Parking Planners, LP in Austin where she was responsible for project management and construction administration.

Education:
University of Southwestern Louisiana - Bachelor of Architecture

Professional Affiliations:
Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards - NCARB


Daniel Yen, RID, LEED AP - Project Manager
dyen@casabella-architects.com

As Project Manager for CasaBella, Mr. Yen is responsible for overseeing projects from programming through closeout. His skills include retail tenant improvement, project management, schematic design, construction documentation and finish selection. Mr. Yen's project experience includes work on commercial and medical office buildings, multi-family residential and mixed-use commercial projects, and adaptive re-use projects.

Most recently, Mr. Yen has provided construction documents for the Fiore Five-Star Green Building residential development in East Austin.

Education:
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Arts in Asian Culture and Languages - Japanese
The University of Texas at Austin - Business Foundation Certificate

Professional Affiliations:
U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Accredited Professional
National Council of Interior Design Qualification - NCIDQ
International Interior Design Association - Professional Member
National Trust for Historic Preservation - Member
University of Texas at Austin Student Historic Preservation Association - Member


Stefan Molina- Project Manager
smolina@casabella-architects.com

As Project Manager for CasaBella, Mr. Molina is responsible for overseeing projects from programming through construction. His skills include project management, schematic design and construction documentation. Mr. Molina's project experience includes work on a wide array of commercial and residential projects throughout Central Texas.

Education:
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Architecture

Professional Affiliations:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards - NCARB
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Member
Hispanic Austin Leadership Class - 2008/2009


Erica Keast Heroy, LEED AP - Project Architect
eheroy@casabella-architects.com

Ms. Heroy brings a passion for thoughtful design and sustainability to CasaBella Architects. Her experience includes coordinating the LEED administration for the City of Austin Solid Waste Environmental Center which is slated for LEED silver certification. Ms. Heroy is also coordinating the construction documents for the 2nd phase of the Mexican American Cultural Center in downtown Austin which is slated as a LEED certified building.

Ms. Heroy's experience prior to joining CasaBella, includes new and remodeled school and religious projects as well as residential projects. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Ms. Heroy has the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process to create a high functioning well designed building using green building practices and principles.

Education:
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Architecture

Professional Affiliations:
U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Accredited Professional


Rachael McDaniel - Marketing Coordinator
rmcdaniel@casabella-architects.com

Ms. McDaniel has a broad range of knowledge and experience in the areas of communications, business development and public relations. As Marketing Coordinator, Ms. McDaniel is responsible for coordinating proposals, website updates and other marketing activities.

Prior to joining CasaBella, Ms. McDaniel worked with Rogers-O'Brien Construction in Austin.

Education:
University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations

Professional Affiliations:
SMPS - Society for Marketing Professional Services
PRSA - Public Relations Society of America


Melissa Collings - Office Manager
mcollings@casabella-architects.com

As Office Manager for CasaBella Architects, Ms. Collings is responsible for all aspects of accounting, human resources and office management.

Ms. Collings owned and operated a small business in the Austin area before joining CasaBella Architects.


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