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Connie McFarland has been an Architect for over 50 years. She plotted her career as an elementary age farm kid, who stayed on the path to graduate from both OSU and OU. Early in her career, Connie used her leadership skills while with big architecture firms for over 15 years before beginning her own firm 38 years ago. She has an energy level and management expertise used in many types of buildings. She has an expertise in hospitals, higher education and airport design. Connie enjoys public speaking and has presented at national AIA conventions and multiple conferences. She is the founder of the local chapter of Urban Sketchers, an international community art project.

Alina is an architectural designer and empirical design researcher working at the intersection of empirical sciences and the built environment. Her work focuses on how design influences human cognition, behavior and well-being, with an emphasis on translating interdisciplinary research into actionable strategies for practice. She brings a research-driven, human-centered approach to architecture, advancing the integration of evidence-based design in professional workflows.  She serves as an AIA Detroit Director, a member of the National Council of Ethics, a NAAB Accreditation Team member (2026), and an EDRA Board Member, contributing to the advancement of research-informed practice and architectural education. 

Kathryn is a licensed architect, educator, and design researcher. Grounded in Trauma-informed Design, and the Psychology of Space, her work examines how the built environment shapes human experience, belonging, and wellbeing. Through design, education, and speaking, she brings a human-centered lens to questions of meaning, continuity, and empathy in architecture.

Kellie Reed, C.M. has the pleasure of serving Stillwater Regional Airport as Airport Director. Ms. Reed has expertise in executive airport leadership, including responsibility for planning, directing, and overseeing major capital improvement projects; financial and property administration; business and air service program management; and airport marketing and communications.
Ms. Reed is a licensed pilot who began her aviation career in airport operations and airport rescue firefighting, and developed into leadership roles in executive airport leadership, safety and security compliance, and airport planning. She has had the privilege of supporting airports in the southwest, northwest, Alaska, and south-central regions.

Dwayne Robinett, AIA, CPD, LEED AP, NCARB, ACHA

As Chief Strategy Officer at HFG, Dwayne brings thought leadership and innovative solutions to every project he works on. He is recognized for his ability to connect strategy, design, and client vision, guiding teams through complex challenges to deliver impactful, people-centered environments. His expertise in planning and collaborative problem-solving is a proven asset.

Frantz is a graduate of the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans.  His work focused on historic preservation, Main Street restoration, and neighborhood revitalization.  For 43 years, Frantz worked in many small Oklahoma towns.  Much of his work was with the Oklahoma Main Street Center and the OU College of Architecture.  Recently, Frantz retired to focus on his small Oklahoma City-based consulting firm, co-founded with his wife, Mary.

As a Principal and  Director of Design at Ethos Architects, Francis pairs theoretical visioning with client-focused project design to develop a culture of forward-thinking solutions within the office. He leads the firm’s AI research group where nearly 30 employees are exploring real-world applications for AI platforms. His passion for pushing boundaries and finding synergetic relationships within constraints leads to the design of non-traditional spaces. He has been honored with numerous awards for his design work and service within the profession.

Lauren Vaughan, Brad Gaskins, and Russell Lissuzzo support the Investigation Committee of the Oklahoma Board of Architects, Landscape Architects & Licensed Interior Designers. Lauren serves as the Board’s staff Enforcement and Compliance Officer, overseeing investigations, disciplinary processes, and enforcement activities related to the Oklahoma State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act and Rules. Brad, an Oklahoma architect with nearly 40 years of experience in architecture, accessibility, and code compliance, was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Board in support of its mission to protect the public. Russell is an Oklahoma City attorney whose practice includes business litigation and administrative law. He assists the Board with investigations, enforcement matters, and administrative hearings involving alleged violations of the Board’s Acts and Rules.