Shane is a Partner at Narrate (formerly Selser Schaefer Architects) and has been with the firm for 17 years. When he stepped up to become a partner in 2017, Shane embraced the leadership position as well as adding Finance and HR to his duties as Principal-in-Charge of our ongoing H-E-B Grocery projects, on-call Space Planning and Interior Design services as well projects at Philbrook Museum of Art and for the Muscogee Creek Nation.

Shane is a creative and meticulous architect, but he is also much more. His business experience plays a key role in the day-to-day operations, employee relations, and long-term financial success of the firm. Shane is also a generous teacher and mentor who fosters an environment to grow and learn. He is patient, thoughtful, and precise which results in authentic connections with his teammates and clients and, ultimately, successful projects.

Outside of the office, Shane contributes greatly to the Tulsa community, serving in a variety of leadership roles supporting causes and initiatives both in and out of the field of architecture. He donates his time and talents generously, all while maintaining the level of professionalism and performance that anyone who knows him has come to expect.

Gary Armbruster is an experienced architect with more than 26 years of experience in leading facility design and has been a principal architect and partner at MA+ since 1996. He is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master of Architecture.

As one of only six Accredited Learning Environment Planners (ALEP) in Oklahoma, Gary’s passion for learning and children has driven his work in designing educational facilities that foster optimal learning environments. He is also a dedicated member of the Christian community and spearheads design for the firm’s religious and faith-based projects. Gary’s expertise in education and school security design has earned him a reputation as a nationally recognized public speaker at national conferences for AIA and A4LE.

Possess over 16 years of experience in various creative environments where I’ve performed various roles including interior project designer, project manager, branded environment consultant, and marketing.

Andrew Brister is the Director of Operations for GreenLight 360 in Tulsa. He is a Licensed architect and entrepreneur providing Building Information Models, building reference scanning, 3D models, 360° photographic references, virtual tours and architectural photography.

As an architect, educator, and acoustical consultant, Daniel Butko has combined interests in music, design, and science throughout his 30+ year career. Notable recognition includes: EPA P3 Award, ASA Rossing Prize in Acoustics Education, Architect R+D Award, AIA OK Outstanding Educational Contributions Award, and various AIA project awards. Since joining OU Gibbs College of Architecture in 2010, Daniel has fulfilled administrative roles including his current position as Director of the Division of Architecture; taught design studios and lecture courses; led architectural acoustic research; and advised students on award-recognized projects.

Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist studying happiness, the future of work and work-life fulfillment. She is the author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life. She is the vice president of workplace insights with Steelcase and a senior contributor to Forbes and Fast Company. Her work has been translated into 22 languages. In addition, Tracy is on Advisory Boards for the Kids Food Basket, the Design Museum Everywhere (now the CoDesign Collaborative), Hope College’s Center for Leadership and the Michigan State University Master of Industrial Mathematics Program.

Marjorie P. Callahan is a full-time professor, licensed architect with a degree from the the University of Massachusetts.

Served the State: Urban Boards; Interstate Design State Commission. The College: Associate Dean; Interim Director -Landscape Architecture/Interior Design. The Profession: AIA Continuing Education Quality Assurance Panel (CEQAP); National Practice Academy Advisory Committee; South Central Director for the Design Communication Association; AGC Academic Council; Architecture and Construction Alliance.

Research and teaching explore architecture through community outreach, business practice, and leadership.  2015, OU Center For Teaching Excellence Fellow; 2016, Institute for Human Flourishing encourages the practice of lifelong virtues in coursework; 2024, ten recognized Diplomacy Labs with the Washington, DC Federal State Department.

As Principal and Business Engagement Lead at KKT Architects, Kate oversees Design Strategy for a multitude of projects within the office. Her passion is for designing thoughtful environments that shape human experiences with a focus on project management, mentorship, and client engagement. As she advanced in leadership roles early in her career, Kate earned her certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute in 2013. She earned a Master of Real Estate Development from New York University, a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Oklahoma State University. She is an Adjunct professor at OSU, AIA EOK President-Elect, YWCA Tulsa Board Member and a NAAB Accreditation Visiting Team Member.

Lila is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Her architecture work is committed to collaborating with community nonprofits who serve the most vulnerable populations with neighborhood-based supportive housing and experimental multipurpose developments. Lila has focused on designing sustainable living spaces and public spaces that respond to people, culture and environment through neighborhood-based approaches and experimental multipurpose development projects involving modular construction.  Lila co-authored “Herb Greene’s Generations: Six Decades of Collage Art and Architecture Generated with Perspectives from Science” (ORO Editions, 2015) and has presented lectures on Greene’s work and history at the Monterey Design Conference, Palm Springs Modernism Week, the Architecture + The City Festival in San Francisco, UCSF, The School of Architecture at Taliesin, and the University of Oklahoma. A designer of small spaces that promote the use of repurposed materials, she appeared on “Tiny House Hunting” and has worked with international organizations like the Morfa Foundation in Accra, Ghana. Cohen earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona.

Josh was born and raised in Oklahoma City. Strong in math and a desire to create, engineering found him early in his college career.  He attended Oklahoma State University, majoring in civil engineering, and spending his free time visiting (some would say harassing) the architecture students in studio. While not creative enough to be an architect himself, Josh realized architecture students were more fun and exciting to be around than engineering students…which is why he’s here today.

After graduation, Josh began his career as a civil engineer doing site design for projects across the nation.  His role evolved into project manager leading multi-discipline design teams and then into business development.  He has been at CEC for almost 10 years and serves as the Regional Community Business Leader continuing to look for opportunities to serve the industry with CEC’s full suite of engineering and survey services and developing lasting relationships with clients…and still harassing architects.

Josh has been married to Kendra for 15 years and they have two daughters, Addy and Ellie (11and 9 years old). 

Rand Elliott, FAIA, is President of Rand Elliott Architects, a distinguished architecture and architecture interiors firm he founded at 27. With over four decades of experience, Rand has garnered 355 awards at international, national, regional, and local levels, including ten National AIA Honor Awards. His innovative designs have appeared in 85 books and 375 publications worldwide, showcasing his unique blend of functionality and individuality.

Sarah Gould stays involved overseeing the management and customer service for clients, as well as phases of the project including the building and site design, master planning, construction documents, and construction administration. Gould is a proven leader who focuses on relationships, communication, compassion, and inclusion. Sarah’s passion is to deliver environments that provide the best possible user experience and lead to better living.

Patricia Gruits believes that our built environment reflects our shared values and shapes how we relate to one another. Her work as an architect and researcher is rooted in the possibility of shaping a more just, beautiful, and connected world. 

At MASS Design Group, Patricia is a Co-Executive Director, supporting the strategy, development, operations, finance, design, and governance of the North American studios. Her decade-long tenure has seen her working at MASS’s Boston Studio and in the Africa Studio, where she led design teams on acclaimed projects, including the African Leadership University, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and the Maternity Waiting Village in Malawi. She is currently leading the design for the headquarters of Children’s Services of Roxbury and several affordable housing projects for older adults and vulnerable populations. 

Patricia shares her expertise and experiences by advising, teaching, and through speaking engagements. She sits on the Board of the Boston Society for Architecture and has taught at esteemed institutions like the Rhode Island School of Design and Northeastern University. She frequently speaks at national and local AIA events, including the AIA 2022 National Convention where MASS received the Architecture Firm Award. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to architecture, Patricia received the 2020 Flansburg Young Designer Award by the Boston Society for Architecture.

Patricia holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

As an OU Architecture graduate student, Gracie Kimbrell has completed Daniel Butko’s architectural acoustics course and continues guided research on transportation, environmental factors, and the role of AI in architectural acoustics. Gracie is a designer at CWA Group in Norman, has received a Gibbs Design Activism Award grant to pursue community engagement research with Sisu Youth, Inc. in OKC, and previously received two AIA Louisiana Awards.

For almost four decades, architect Ron Frantz has worked in over 100 Oklahoma communities to save important—and maybe overlooked—community landmarks and everyday places. Currently, he works at The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. His roles include serving as an Associate Professor with the Division of Architecture; working as the Coordinator for the Environmental Design Undergraduate Program; and being the Director of Small Town Studios with the Institute for Quality Communities. Here, he works with staff, faculty, and students to provide design services for Oklahoma communities of all types and sizes while exposing students to all things great about Oklahoma. 

Wanas Jasim, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, is a healthcare architectural designer at KKT Architects, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializing in diverse healthcare projects. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science in Architectural Studies (Health and Wellbeing) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she excels as a dual-role project manager and designer. Wanas is a Professional Affiliate Member of the Center for Health Design since 2023.

Currently leading the design for a 330-bed behavioral health hospital in Oklahoma City, she continues to shape patient-centric environments through collaboration and innovative design narratives.

Shekoofah Khedhri has proven experience spanning over 25 years, supported by a bachelor’s degree of architectural engineering from UAE University, a master’s degree in city and regional planning, and a graphic design degree from University of Pennsylvania (Weitzman School of Design & Wharton Business School).

During the first decade of her career she held a leadership position at one of the world’s leading quasi-government agencies, Nakheel. This international exposure provided opportunities to demonstrate leadership capabilities in various tasks, including leading multidisciplinary team producing in-house design, and oversee projects produced by private firms. The second decade of her career has been spent in the private sector designing hundreds of retail projects under single corporate banner. Currently she holds an architectural supervisory role at a federal agency.

Nicole Mater, RA, is Director of Product at PROVING GROUND. As a licensed architect, Nicole combines her professional experience and technology expertise to create meaningful solutions for improving digital workflows. She is passionate about developing user-centered, efficient solutions that resolve industry-wide pain points in design, construction, and operations. She utilizes her breadth of experience to align our product vision to the needs and aspirations of its user base.

Licensed Interior Designer with over 18 years of experience working on various project types and project sizes. I love the process from big idea to reality. My goal is to create exceptional environments for my clients that help contribute to their overall business success.

As business development officer for Nabholz Construction Corporation, Camille forms a bridge between client, contractor, and community. She is responsible for the cultivation of relationships and business to strategically understand clients’ needs.

Camille’s passion for improving her community and state extends across many nonprofit committees and boards such as Jenks Chamber of Commerce, Child Advocacy Network (CAN) , OCCJ, Philbrook Museum of Art, Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa, A New Leaf, and the Tulsa Regional Chamber.

Camille is a graduate of Leadership Tulsa Class 55 and Leadership Oklahoma (LOK) Class 35 where she is also co-chair for the 2024 Tulsa Session. Camille has been named in 40 Under 40 recognitions by Tulsa Business & Legal, Oklahoma Magazine, and The Journal Record. 

Camille attended the University of Oklahoma where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – Public Relations. She and her husband, Jeremy, reside in Tulsa with their sons, Harrison and Henry.

James Pfeiffer is a Principal at BNIM whose strengths are centered around design, culture, and people. He is an award-winning designer and collaborator with a broad range of notable, significant project experience including higher education projects, cultural facilities, office buildings, adaptive reuse and civic spaces. James’ leadership and approach to human-purposed integrated design has resulted in quantifiable positive outcomes for his clients. His work has been recognized for design excellence and sustainable stewardship from national entities like the American Institute of Architects, Architectural Record, and the US Green Building Council.

James has presented both regionally and nationally at conferences for organizations including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) and has served as an adjunct professor and co-teacher for a comprehensive design studio at Kansas State University.

Matthew Radcliffe is the Chief Operating Officer at Mass Architects in Oklahoma City. Matthew is a member of the American Institute of Architects with National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) certification. He is a Registered Architect in 6 states and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University.

Dwayne Robinett, AIA, serves as the Senior Vice President and Managing Principal at HFG Architecture. Seeing the increase in violence and need for enhanced safe design throughout healthcare, his foresight in the industry led him to earn the CPTED certification, making HFG one of the only firms to employ architects and designers certified through the NICP. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked on over 300 healthcare projects, demonstrating his specialized knowledge as a healthcare architect and accomplished medical planner. Dwayne’s career is hallmarked by a dedication to the health, wellbeing, and overall safety of patients, healthcare providers, families, and the surrounding community. He is a licensed architect in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, is an AIA member, and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Kristen Schulte, RA, is Director of Enterprise Applications at PROVING GROUND. As a licensed Architect and experienced manager, Kristen joined Proving Ground with firsthand insight into the opportunities of applying new processes and technologies in architectural practice. Kristen has created numerous tools and systems that support the implementation of enterprise-wide adoption of capabilities including model data extraction, BIM automation, and content management.

As Director of Design for KKT Architects, Francis pairs theoretical visioning charrettes with client-focused project design to help develop a culture of forward-thinking solutions within the office. His passion for pushing design boundaries and finding synergetic relationships within project constraints leads to the design of non-traditional spaces that create new opportunities for living, learning, working, and playing. He was AIA Oklahoma’s Young Professional of the year in 2020 and serves as Vice President of AIA Oklahoma.

Mary E. Womble, AIA holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas and started her career in private practice for 15 years before transitioning to the role of Owner’s Representative Project Manager for the City of Tulsa.  Mary currently serves as the City Projects Design Manager of the City Design Studio. She has served on multiple selection committees for Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Artists in her 15+ years at the City for a wide variety of public and public-private capital projects.

Garron joined MASS Design Group as a Senior Designer in 2022 through MASS’s strategic partnership with AOS Architects, where he was employed for nine years. Garron was born and raised in New Mexico and brings his cultural and regional knowledge to every architectural project. As the son of a Navajo (Dine) mother, and a Jemez Pueblo (Towa) father Garron has a unique perspective on architecture and design. Being a fluent Towa speaker has given him insight into another way of describing the world around him. He has continued his learning with extended stays in New Hampshire, Alaska, and New York City – always returning home to restore his grounding in his communities. He has worked on a wide range of projects including commercial interiors, affordable housing, hospitality, and historic preservation.

Garron has a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering and Native American Studies from Dartmouth College and a Master of Architecture from the University of New Mexico. Garron currently sits on the board of directors of Cornerstones Community Partnerships and is a member of the Cultural Properties Review Committee of the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office.