Meet the Team
22 years of experience13 years at ParagonRegistered In:- MO,
- IL,
- KS,
- AR,
- OK,
- TX,
- KY,
- IA
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural StudiesUniversity of Illinois
- Master of ArchitectureUniversity of Illinois
Brad Erwin
Principal ArchitectAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, BD+C
28 years of experience7 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Social WorkUniversity of Missouri St. Louis
- PHRProfessional Human Resources Certification
Beth Keeling
Business ManagerPHR, ISEI
21 years of experience13 years at ParagonRegistered In:- IL,
- MO
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural StudiesSouthern Illinois University
Jared Younglove
Technical DirectorAIA, NCARB
18 years of experience11 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Architectural StudiesUniversity of Illinois
Jessica Struckhoff
Project DirectorAAIA
17 years of experience7 years at ParagonRegistered In:- IL,
- WI
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural StudiesSouthern Illinois University
Michael Younglove
Project ManagerAIA, LEED-AP
8 years of experience8 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Interior DesignMissouri State University
Patrice McDonald
Interior Design Project DirectorNCIDQ
32 years of experience3 years at ParagonRegistered In:- MO,
- OK
- Bachelor of ArchitectureUniversity of Oklahoma
Jim Stearman
Director of HealthcareAIA, ACHA, NCARB, WELL AP
10 years of experience3 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Sales & Sales ManagementMissouri State University
- Master of Business AdministrationMissouri State University
Gina Harris
Marketing ManagerMBA
39 years of experience- Bachelor of ArchitectureUniversity of Arkansas
Laleh Amirmoez
Northwest Arkansas Market LeaderAIA
12 years of experience10 years at Paragon- Masters of Architecture, Minors in Graphic Design Arts and Global StudiesDrury University
- Associate of Applied Science in Drafting & Design TechnologyOzark Technical Community College
Kirsten Whitehead
Project ManagerAIA
13 years of experience10 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Architecture with Minor in Business Administration and Minor in Global StudiesDrury University
Alex Mosby
Project ManagerAAIA
17 years of experience9 years at Paragon- Bachelor of ArchitectureDrury University
- Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Art HistoryDrury University
Lindsay Reichert
Project ManagerAAIA, LEED-AP
13 years of experience7 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Architecture with Minor in Business Administration and Minor in Global StudiesDrury University
Mary Compton
Risk ManagerAAIA
17 years of experience4 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Housing & Interior DesignMissouri State University
Kari Smith
Interior Designer
12 years of experience3 years at Paragon- Bachelor or Arts in Architecture Washington University, St. Louis
- Master of ArchitectureDrury University
Emily Biagioni-Paulette
Project ManagerAAIA
6 years of experience5 years at Paragon- Master of Architecture Drury University
Connor Stokes
Project CoordinatorAAIA
5 years of experience4 years at Paragon- Master of ArchitectureDrury University
Tanner Wilkinson
Project Coordinator
4 years of experience2 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Emphasis in Interior DesignUniversity of Missouri
- Master of Architecture, Design-Build Certificate University of Kansas
Emily Johanson
Project CoordinatorAAIA, LEED-GA
3 years of experience2 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Marketing ResearchMissouri State University
Brooke Perkins
Proposal & Social Media Coordinator
2 years of experience2 years at Paragon- Bachelor of Science in Interior DesignMissouri State University
Leah Van Winkle
Interior Design Project Administrator
3 years of experience3 years at Paragon- Master of ArchitectureDrury University
Ben O’Connor
Project Administrator
1 year of experience1 year at Paragon- Master of Architecture Drury University
Teddy Dentinger
Project Administrator
1 year of experience1 year at Paragon- Master of Architecture Drury University
Tanara Smith
Project Administrator
1 year of experience1 year at Paragon- Bachelor of ArchitectureKansas University
Alyssa McKee
Project Administrator
1 year of experience1 year at Paragon- Architecture StudentWashington University, St. Louis
Elyssa Hines
Architectural Student Intern
1 year of experience1 year at Paragon- Architecture StudentDrury University
Alice Meadows
Architectural Student InternWant to Join Our Team?
Paragon Architecture is proud to provide an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere for employees to provide the highest standard of professional services and design solutions to our clients. We currently employ a vibrant group of project managers, architectural and interior designers, administrative professionals, and student interns across our three offices in Springfield, Joplin, and St. Louis, Missouri.
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