Sean Reque was born and raised in Queens, NY and has over 15 years’ experience in delivering projects and programs with a focus on successful completion in terms of quality, budget, and schedule. He has worked extensively in aviation and transportation and a part of the TEXRail team for commuter rail from downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport. At KAI Enterprises he is committed to transforming communities through integrated design and construction excellence.

Bob serves as HFG’s Director of Business Development for Oklahoma. He is an influential team member who excels at acting as a liaison between stakeholders and the HFG team. Through nearly a decade at HFG, Bob has learned the nuances of the healthcare industry and is prepared to act as a client advocate throughout the process.

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.

Following initial studies at Tulane University, Brian L. Freese continued his education at the University of Oklahoma, receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1984.  Freese established Freese Architecture in 1994, following 10 years with firms around the state.  As principal, Freese has guided Freese Architecture to become an award-winning and internationally published firm specializing in custom single-family homes, commercial buildings, and interior architecture.

Freese has served in many capacities with the AIA Eastern Oklahoma Chapter including President (two years), Chair of the Marketing/Communications Committee, Founder and Editor of Design Perspectives, as well as on many boards and committees at the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture. Freese is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is licensed in the State of Oklahoma.

Donnie Gillespie, AIA has built his career by crafting meaningful and impactful designs for a diverse group of clienteles across the nation, with a heavy emphasis on healthcare architecture. He is a relentless creative who delights in the details, lives for the challenge, and dwells in dreams. For over two decades, Donnie has brought an undeniable passion and exuberance towards finding the solution in each project.

Julie Gordon brings twenty years of experience in non-profit and government project, program, and grant management to her role as an assistant professor at the OU College of Nursing. Her expertise additionally includes regulatory enforcement, budgeting, policy advisement, and strategic planning. Leveraging her experience, Dr. Gordon focuses her research on discovering system-level interventions and policies that address population health issues to improve the quality of care in acute, post-acute, and long-term care settings.

Nicole Harris, a dedicated architect specializing in healthcare design, committed to crafting spaces that enhance both physical and mental wellbeing. With extensive experience working across a range of project scales- from intimate rural healthcare facilities to large-scale government initiatives, Nicole brings a thoughtful, human centered approach to every design.

Chase Henninger has worked on both the architecture and construction sides of the industry and works to drive innovation through creative problem solving and collaboration at JE Dunn Construction. He currently chairs the OKC chapter of DBIA and sits on the Central Edmond Urban District Board.

Adam Lanman, AIA, is the founder and principal of Atelier aL, a small architecture and design practice based in Oklahoma City. His work focuses on affordable, resilient, and contextually sensitive design across a range of scales, from rural prototypes to urban infill projects. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Adam combines a background in academia, public art, and building craft to create thoughtful architecture that enhances the health, safety, and welfare of communities. His work has been featured in regional and national publications, and he is a past collaborator on award-winning public art and sustainable building initiatives. Adam is passionate about helping small practices lead innovation and impact through design.

Sarah Lembke is the Design Coordinator for Main Street Iowa and the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, where she supports downtown revitalization through architectural design assistance and training. A licensed architect in Iowa, she meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for both Architectural History and Historic Architecture and is certified as a Historic Real Estate Finance Professional by the National Development Council. Sarah brings a passion for integrating economic development with high-quality design and has extensive experience working with communities to balance preservation goals with creative, context-sensitive development. Before joining the public sector, she was in private practice in Minnesota.

Jon Mindrup is a licensed architect and serves JE Dunn as a Design Management Director. He has spent his career facilitating design build projects and creating collaborative solutions. His experience in mixed use development and aviation will help pave the way for growth in Oklahoma. Jon sits on the National Board for DBIA.

Dr. Hongwan Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Oklahoma Health. She leads interdisciplinary, community-driven research on air quality, environmental health disparities, and climate resilience.

Shakil Ahmad Shimul serves as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. His research centers on responsive architecture, building systems, and the promotion of human comfort and well-being. Additionally, he actively participates in interdisciplinary research and community engagement projects within the context of Oklahoma.

Justin Watson is a 2005 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.  Joining the lighting industry in 2015 following his military service, Justin has helped Architects, Engineers and Lighting Designers design and specify lighting and lighting controls for several hundred commercial, higher education, hospitality, and medical projects globally.  He currently holds the position of South Central Commercial Area Leader for Lutron Electronics, Inc.