Edward C. Mathes, AIA

Chairman

emathes@mathesbrierre.com

Edward C. Mathes, was originally employed by Mathes, Bergman, and Associates, Inc. as an Architectural Designer and Draftsman during the summers of his college career, and joined the firm as a permanent member in 1969. He was promoted to senior management in 1976 and was elected President of the company in 1977. The firm was also well known as The Mathes Group from 1982 – 2001. Under his direction, the firm has continued to thrive throughout his years at its helm.

Throughout his career, Mr. Mathes has served on many boards and leadership councils throughout the New Orleans community and has been a guest speaker at several conferences.

He has served as Principal-in-Charge of many large and complex projects such as The National World War II Museum capital expansion projects, totaling over 300,000 square feet; several projects for Loyola University including the J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library and renovations to historical Thomas Hall, he was also instrumental in the design of numerous music and performing arts facilities for universities across the country.

Mr. Mathes also led the joint venture partnership for the master plan and through design and construction of the award-winning New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), which included the restoration/renovation of two ante-bellum cotton warehouses for school use and new construction for the specialized areas of fine arts education.

“We enjoy the diversity of our work , the diversity of our relationships with other architects and the diversity of our clients. We continue to foster and maintain these relationships.” – Edward C. Mathes

E. Will Tregre, AIA

President

wtregre@mathesbrierre.com

Will is the President of Mathes Brierre Architects and has been with the firm since 1984. His duties have included project management for corporate clients including energy, utility and telecommunications companies and real estate management companies. He brings expertise in the management and execution of complex projects as well as successfully leading teams of architects and engineers, to meet challenging schedules.

Ann Schmuelling, AIA

SENIOR PRINCIPAL | Board Secretary

aschmuelling@mathesbrierre.com

Ann is an accomplished Senior Principal at our firm, specializing in corporate offices and headquarters, she works closely with our Interior Designers through our time-tested processes of space planning and programming. With a wealth of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Ann excels in programming complex projects to meet the unique requirements of her clients. Her portfolio extends beyond borders, encompassing the design of fine arts and performing arts facilities across the United States, with involvement in several international projects as well.

Peter F. Priola, AIA

Principal

ppriola@mathesbrierre.com

Mr. Priola has been employed by Mathes Brierre Architects, formerly The Mathes Group, from 1983 to 1994 and rejoined the firm in 1996.  He has been project designer and architect for many corporate, industrial, and medical clients. Additionally, Mr. Priola has designed many academic and University facilities and is known for his extensive experience in theater, performance, and acoustical design. His work on numerous projects, such as New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, the Electro-Coal Transfer Corporation Field Office, and the Arizona State University Music School Expansion, has won awards.  Mr. Priola has acted as Studio Manager for the ongoing National World War II Museum Expansion.

Angela Morton, AIA, Legacy LEED AP, SEED

Principal

amorton@mathesbrierre.com

Angela is experienced in a variety of architectural building types, with an emphasis on renovation. In graduate school, she pursued an in-depth study of life cycle cost analysis in architectural design and theory, focused on adaptive reuse and prefabricating building technologies. Her experience includes Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, façade donations, applications. She is experienced in programming and client engagement to develop programs and masterplans. While at Mathes Brierre Architects, Angela has worked on various project types from education for both higher education and PK-12 schools, research laboratories, historic preservation, museums, community centers, corporate office buildings and interiors. Angela has worked on numerous projects with sustainable design principles in addition to those designed for LEED certification. She also has a special passion for landscape architecture projects and working with outdoor school learning environments.

Tony Alfortish, AIA

Principal

talfortish@mathesbrierre.com

Tony joined Mathes Brierre Architects in 2001 with over ten years of experience and a diverse architectural background. He has an appreciation for scale and proportion of architecture and how it fits in the fabric of its surroundings. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge and extensive experience in project management to the firm.  Tony became a studio manager and a Principal in 2012. Some key projects include the National World War II Museum Expansion where Tony was an obvious choice to assist with the project management of Phases IV and V and the new building for the Foundation for LSU Health Sciences Center. In his free time, Tony enjoys running and playing pickle ball.

C.H. Palm, AIA

Senior Vice President | Specification Writer

chpalm@mathesbrierre.com

Mr. Palm is an award-winning Specifications writer and has served as Director of Specifications at several large architectural firms for over 40 years. He has received Honor Awards for Specifications from both the Gulf State Region and the New Orleans Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. He has been a guest lecturer at Tulane University, numerous local and national CSI seminars, and Architectural Woodwork Institute.

Joyce Bergman, AIA

Senior Architect

jbergman@mathesbrierre.com

Joyce was drawn to architecture because it combines her hobbies, art and carpentry, but at a grand scale. She began her career as an intern architect, and deftly became a valued asset to the design team. She has moved her merit with large projects such as multiple National WWII Museum expansion projects. She has been involved with projects at all phases of the design and construction process. Her responsibilities include site survey, design development, code research, construction documents and contract administration. Joyce enjoys being part of creating something beautiful for all to see and use.

Ray Zabala, AIA

STUDIO MANAGER

rzabala@mathesbrierre.com

Ray is a New Orleans metro area native growing up in Kenner Louisiana. His work has encompassed a wide array of project types including corporate and governmental office buildings, high-end residential, multi-family residential, cultural centers, primary and secondary educational facilities, and historic preservation. Ray takes pride in the lasting personal relationships he has developed with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Cynthia Bonie Miranda, NCIDQ, LA REG ID 1541

Interior Designer

cmiranda@mathesbrierre.com

Cynthia is an accomplished and results-driven professional with experience in the construction and design-build industry as well as in real estate. She has extensive experience in prioritizing goals and working under tight deadlines without sacrificing work ethic and creativity. Cynthia is a team player who is willing to take initiative to get the job done. She is highly professional and detail orientated with an eagerness to learn and succeed.

Carly Roy

Controller

croy@mathesbrierre.com

Jim Opitz

Contract Administrator | Estimator

jopitz@mathesbrierre.com

Jim brings to Mathes Brierre Architects more than 38 years of experience in the construction industry and has extensive experience in all phases of construction, project management and cost estimating. Since joining Mathes Brierre, he has provided construction cost estimating on most projects managed by the firm.

Johannah Fernandez-Anderson, NCIDQ

Interior Designer

jfernandez@mathesbrierre.com

Johannah learned to love architecture at an early age when her father would point out building around her hometown that he had designed. She went on to get training as both an Architect and Interior Designer. She proved herself to be an asset after Hurricane Katrina where she jumped in to help any way she could. She was an integral part of the National World War II projects and several projects for Loyola University and was the designer and programmer for the new headquarters for Hancock Whitney at the new Hancock Whitney Center. Johannah’s favorite part of her job is meeting our clients and interpreting their needs into a useful and beautiful space for them to enjoy.

Daniel Wikoff, Assoc. AIA

Architect Intern

dwikoff@mathesbrierre.com

Megan Williams

Architect

mwilliams@mathesbrierre.com

Megan is a licensed architect with experience in many project types. She is a talented designer with the technical skills needed to successfully take a project through its entirety. She is very dedicated to her craft with a commitment to furthering her experience in sustainable architecture.

Rachel Bommer, Assoc. IIDA

INTERN InTERIOR DESIGNER

rbommer@mathesbrierre.com

Lindsey Ryan, Assoc. AIA

INTERN ARCHITECT

lryan@mathesbrierre.com

Lindsey started her education at Mississippi State, and then transferred to LSU where she got her architectural degree with a minor in architectural history. While working with Mathes Brierre, she has worked on a variety of project types including educational and day care facilities, community centers, and multi-family residential just to name a few. Rendering views for the clients is one of Lindsey’s favorite parts about the job because it starts to feel real for the owner and really seems to get people excited about the project. She also loves being able to learn from all the different people and departments in and out of the office that she has met.

Jason Anthony, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Architect

janthony@mathesbrierre.com

Jason has experience in a diverse range of market sectors including institutional, civic, hospitality and more. He embraces project constraints as an opportunity for creativity to occur, sometimes with unexpected and delightful results. Regardless of the scale of a project, he approaches it with the optimism and is committed to a work ethic that is driven by humility, meticulousness, and craft with an appreciation of the historical, environmental, and social contexts we operate within.

Kurt Rowe

Contract Administrator | Estimator

krowe@mathesbrierre.com

Kurt brings a wealth of experience from construction and development, empowering him to adeptly oversee multiple intricate projects. He excels in collaborating with stakeholders like owners, developers, engineers, and architects, leveraging exceptional communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in bidding, contract negotiation, construction supervision, budgeting, and scheduling, Kurt’s mastery of various construction software applications ensures seamless project execution. His expertise ensures that our firm’s designs are translated into reality while prioritizing budget, schedule, design integrity, and client satisfaction.

Suzanne Herzog, PLA, ASLA

Landscape Architect

sherzog@mathesbrierre.com

Suzanne Herzog has a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture that combine her love of design and her love of plants.  She is proficient in all stages of the design process from concept and design to details and construction.  Her services as a Landscape Architect round out the interdisciplinary teams in the office allowing a holistic approach to each project. Suzanne prides herself on creating lasting relationships with clients that continue to return for help on future projects.  She enjoys watching her designs go from concept on paper to full fruition on site. She has worked on a wide range of projects including parks & recreation, streetscapes, plazas, trails, commercial projects, public gardens, residential and many others.

Liem Nguyen

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

lnguyen@mathesbrierre.com

Tommy Grey

Reproductions | archive manager

tgrey@mathesbrierre.com

Josie Robin

Administrative Manager

jrobin@mathesbrierre.com

Freddie Dickinson, NCARB, NOMA

PROJECT ARCHITECT

fdickinson@mathesbrierre.com

Garon Domingue

INTERN ARCHITECT

gdomingue@mathesbrierre.com

Chris Bergeron

ARCHITECTural Designer

cbergeron@mathesbrierre.com