Department: Architecture

Mike’s approach to architecture follows a quote by Hans Hollien “Everything is Architecture”. He examines how each person may use the building, items within the building, and how the building overall serves the community.

Jacob Ziomek

Jacob’s approach to design synchronizes people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that captures a company’s vision and mission.

Cassie Potts

Cassie attended Waukesha County Technical College and graduated with dual degrees in Architectural Drafting and Interior Design—roles in which she can switch between seamlessly. She is organized, goal-oriented, has a keen eye for detail, and is dedicated to her craft in a field that she finds incredibly rewarding to work in.

Sarah Phillips

As a construction administrator and architectural design specialist, Sarah is highly organized, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. She finds efficiencies in operations and uses her eye for great design to expertly review architectural drawings and prepare high-quality construction documents.

Thomas Matejka

Tom’s expertise as Strang’s Lead Architectural Design Specialist positions him as a true asset to any project’s success. Tom’s expertise includes the ability to manage highly technical details and understanding about how spaces interact with each other in day-to-day use. He is passionate about team collaboration and believes each discipline working together will achieve the best product for any client’s needs. Tom enjoys working on complex projects that present challenges as this gives him the opportunity to implement his creative thinking and strategize project outcomes.

Garrett Marklowitz

Garrett graduated from Madison Area Technical College with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology.

Jim Donovan

Hana Altabbaa

Hana graduated from the University of Jordan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Before joining the Strang team, she worked in multiple firms throughout Jordan and the U.S.

Wayne Whiting

Wayne has over 35 years of comprehensive architectural experience and has led many of Strang’s most complex science and technology projects. His project experience includes a range of building types including STEM facilities, analytical/diagnostic testing laboratories, vivarium, research laboratories, commercial, and mixed-use facilities. Wayne has extensive renovation and remodeling experience. He strives to focus on the key operational/process features of a project, how equipment and engineered systems support the project, and a client’s expectations for delivering the project. His work ethic and attention to detail is demonstrated with an integrated and passionate approach for each project and maintained through Strang’s Listen Discover Design process.