SPEAKERS

JENNI HUYNH Associate Designer / Page

Jenni has had a protective dedication to the environment since the start of her education, specifically choosing the University of Oregon for its sustainability-driven architecture program. She now commits her time and energy to the building science team at Page, assisting clients in anything ranging from achieving LEED building certification to decarbonization, and optimizing daylight. Beyond client relationshipbuilding, she is happily teaching fellow colleagues and students about impactful and resilient sustainable design.

EVAN PETERSON Principal / Radom Capital

Evan Peterson is a Principal at Radom Capital LLC. Evan oversees the firm’s development, design, and construction management functions. Throughout his career, Evan has led multidisciplinary teams in the development of over one million square feet of mixed-use office, retail, and master-planned projects. Evan currently serves on the board of Bike Houston and an active member of the Urban Land Institute. Prior to joining Radom Capital, Evan practiced landscape architecture at SWA group where he was responsible for project management of various urban design studies and master planned communities.

Ben received his Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Houston in 2008, but his fascination with the built environment started much earlier in life. Early childhood was filled with custom Lego and erector set creations and helping his father with woodworking projects in the garage. The desire to create hand crafted objects in his free time continues to this day designing/ building custom furniture projects and building robotics with his two children. It is a strong belief that we can establish a stronger understanding of how to design by physically building things. The digital design process can be somewhat blinding in that it will show you what you want to see, but the physical design process can show you what can be.

MICHAEL OERTH Associate / SOM

Michael Oerth is a technical architect and associate principal at SOM. Michael has been with SOM since 2005 and brings over 28 years of domestic and international experience on projects including luxury residential towers, civic buildings, mixed-use, life-science, and offices. Michael’s approach as a technical architect is informed by his interests in object-making, emerging technology, sustainable design, and he has worked on a number of projects that have utilized innovative techniques for energy management. His projects include towers and mixed-use complexes in the US and China.

GEORGE RISTOW Architect / Rice University

George earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and his Masters in Architecture from Yale University. Prior to joining Rice in 2017 as Assistant Director for Project Management, George practiced architecture for 14 years, primarily in Philadelphia. As University Architect, George oversees the planning, design, and preservation of campus buildings and grounds. He is a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects.

John Rovi

National Architectural Business Development / Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

John Rovi has nearly two decades of progressive experience in the fenestration and exterior facade industry. His roles in project management, facade consulting, and most recently in architectural business development for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® provide a wide breadth of industry expertise. Over the past nine years, John has also written the blog Mind Your Business for USGlass Magazine, providing practical advice on sales, presentations, marketing, and how to drive success both personally and professionally.

Suzanne’s ability to translate a myriad of sources of information into a concise project delivery plan goes unrivaled due to her years of technical experience, and devotion to her clients and team members. Since joining Gensler in 2008, Suzanne has championed some of the firm’s most prominent, large-scale projects. She also serves on the Firmwide and Regional Large Project Committees for her expertise on large, complex projects. As Principal, Suzanne leads teams in Gensler Houston’s Community studio focused on complex projects in the science, education, and culture sectors.