OUR TEAM

We don’t believe in silos or rigid hierarchy. Here at triARC, we’re all about collaboration.

Our architecture and interior design teams work under one roof and often sit right next to one another, swapping ideas & energy that – in turn – drives our projects forward and creates stellar results for our clients.

Plus, with 20 employees, we’re the perfect “Goldilocks” size – big enough to leverage our resources & portfolio to be competitive and small enough for our clients to experience a personal connection with our team and feel like they’re welcomed into the triARC family.

Jill Hamblen
AIA

Owner

Nicole Quenzer

Operations Manager

Myref Miller

Senior Project Designer

Shannon Hanna
AIA

Director of Operations

Lauren Kelly

Relationship Development Manager

Karel Niesen

IT Wizard

Jasmine Tiemeyer

Business Administrator

Aaron Francis
AIA, LEED

Senior Project Manager

Jon Hanna
AIA

Senior Project Manager

Tom Conner

Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager

Heinz Chow
WELL AP

Project Designer

Carrie Huft

Project Designer

Jacqueline Roman

Project Manager

Edgar Moreno

Project Manager

Bri Lamastus
IIDA

Junior Project Designer

Brian Wilson
Associate AIA

Studio Technician

Ponti O'Neill
Associate AIA

Production Technician

Caroline Kwong

Studio Technician

Caitlin Covarrubias

Studio Technician

Lauren Geiselhofer

Architectural Production Technician

Greg Pieroni

Studio Technician

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Jill Hamblen

AIA, Owner

“Live the life you imagined” -Henry David Thoreau

ALL ABOUT JILL

Jill Hamblen, AIA, is the owner of triARC architecture & design. As a young girl, Jill’s interest in architecture was first sparked by her mother, a self-taught designer. Jill went on to earn an architecture degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri and began her career working on projects ranging from children’s museums to schools.

Her interest in healthcare design began upon the arrival of her 1-pound, 14-ounce micro-preemie daughter. Her firsthand experience of spending endless hours in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit watching medical specialists care for the infants and their families highlighted the importance of efficient, functional spaces that are also inviting, warm, and aesthetically beautiful. This shaped her professional passions and expertise. Jill’s enthusiasm for meaningful design and her passion for helping others realize their dreams has resulted in the tight-knit family firm that triARC is today – and the inspired clients that the team gets the opportunity to interact with.

fun facts

I cycled 72 miles around Lake Tahoe.

I was student body president of my high school and president of my sorority, Delta Delta Delta.

languages

English

French

Can count to 10 in Japanese

unique experiences

Rock Climbing

Giving birth to a micro-preemie

Karel Niesen

IT Wizard

ALL ABOUT KAREL

Karel is our office IT wizard! Her knowledge and intensive expertise bring ease to all of us at the office. Karel has a long list of degrees and certifications, but her knowledge and skills speak for themselves. Karel is our defender and master trainer against office hackers and keeps our office functioning smoothly, and virus-free! Outside of work, she is known around the office for having an incredible green thumb and a love of animals.

fun facts

I like palm trees and tropical plants.

I like to stay busy.

I go to a lot of garage sales and estate sales.

unique experiences

I lived in NYC for a year.

I spent 10 months on an around-the-world trip.

Ponti O’Neill

Associate AIA

Production Technician

“Life is too short. Do good things. Live to the fullest.”

ALL ABOUT PONTI

Ponti joined triARC bringing a wide range of talents to our team. From starting her education in Germany to completing her Masters at ASU, as well as mastering the language of German, English and Thai, her talents and skills are a valuable asset to our team. Ponti has exceptional team collaborative experience and knowledge and shines when finding the best solutions to help the team and client achieve their vision.

fun facts

I speak three languages

I can juggle

I have lived in three countries

I love food

languages

English

Thai

German

unique experiences

I went to Hawaii for free

I won Honors and Awards 1st place at Design Exhibition Competition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Jacqueline Roman

Project Manager

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination." Albert Einstein

ALL ABOUT JACQUELINE

Jacqueline Roman, Project Manager, is one of our newest additions to the triARC team! At a young age, Jacqueline was exposed to construction, but wanted to further explore the process of taking a conceptual design from start to finish. It was during that time, she realized she wanted to be the person that designed what was being built. Jacqueline’s education consists of a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Architectural history and Italian, plus, a Master of Architecture, from Arizona State University- Go Devils! Jacqueline was also a part of the Argentina Architecture Urban Program where she studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Universidad Torcuato de Tella.

fun facts

I love to travel.

I'm somewhat of a foodie, I love to try new foods.

I love visiting local wine vineyards.

languages

English

Spanish

unique experiences

One of the most unique experiences in my life was living in Argentina.

Lauren Geiselhofer

Architectural Production Technician

“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” — Charles Swindoll

ALL ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren Geiselhofer or "G" as we call her around the office is our Architectural Production Technician! Currently, an undergraduate at Arizona State University (Go Devils, Class of 2024!) working towards a degree in Architecture, she is ready to learn and eager to help where needed. For G, the idea of design is what inspired her to want to become an Architect. She has always thought about the concept of architecture and how exciting it is to be able to design and understand building structures that you see every day. The combination of creativity and the logistics of making it work is what is truly awe-inspiring about architecture + design.

fun facts

I Cheer for Arizona State University

I am the youngest in my family

I love to travel

languages

English

unique experiences

I was able to live in Germany for a year

Niki Kashfian Rahnama

Junior Project Manager

“Jealousy is the thief of joy”

ALL ABOUT NIKI

Niki Kashfian Rahnama is one of our Junior Project Managers within the multi-family sector of our triARC team. Niki was inspired to become an architect after enrolling in the Architecture and Design program at her high school! One of her projects revolved around designing her dream house, and after spending countless hours hand drafting and model making, she became obsessed with design. After learning about purposeful design techniques and their impact on our everyday life. After that, Niki was never able to look at a space in the same way again and felt the urge to design with intention. Design is important to her because it allows the opportunity for both aesthetic and functional changes in our environment which impact the productivity of spaces.

fun facts

During the pandemic, I drafted and managed renovations on my childhood home—something I had been dreaming about since I was a little girl.

languages

English

Farsi

Hebrew

unique experiences

I studied abroad in Paris and learned about the history and culture of the city through a daily walking tour of each neighborhood instead of sitting in a classroom.

Caroline Kwong

Studio Technician

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE

Meet Caroline Kwong, one of our Studio Technicians within the Ground-Up Sector! When Caroline was younger, her favorite thing to watch were design shows and after visiting many iconic architectural sites over the years, her passion for architecture and design grew. She loves creating design documents and space planning solutions for clients. The entire design-to-build process - from concepts, to paper, and evolving to an integral component in a community, is very rewarding to Caroline! We are so lucky to have her on our team!

fun facts

I love playing pickleball

I have dual citizenship (US + Belgium)

Despite my bi-lateral hearing loss, I played violin throughout my childhood and performed with the St. Louis Youth Orchestra.

languages

English

Some French

unique experiences

My husband and I compete in ballroom dancing – our favorites are Waltz, Tango, and Swing.

My family relocated 6 times over 2 years, after Hurricane Katrina, before settling in Phoenix, AZ.

I travel to Europe often, visiting my extended family and touring the region. My favorites are Oostende, Bruges, Montepulciano, Provence, and Paris.

Shannon Hanna

AIA, Director of Operations

“Find your passion”

ALL ABOUT SHANNON

Shannon has 20+ years of experience in multi-family housing, ranging from low income housing and senior living to luxury housing and A+ apartment communities throughout the southwest. In the last five years, Shannon’s experience has expanded to include assisted Living and Memory Care projects.

Shannon’s early career focused on project management services. More recently, Shannon has taken on firm management roles such as contract/proposal creation, scheduling and billing. At triARC, Shannon’s focus is risk management / quality control and review during the proposal, Schematic Design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration Phases

fun facts

I can throw a football with a perfect spiral

I was valedictorian of my high school

I hiked the Grand Canyon with my dad and sister when I was 13

I love sports (especially baseball)

I first decided that I wanted to be an architect “when I grow up” when I was 10 years old

languages

English

Took 5 years of Spanish

unique experiences

Celebrated my 21st birthday in Paris, France at a Greek restaurant

Took a cruise through the fjords in Norway and Sweden with my mom and sister (my sister was the leading lady in the on-board entertainment shows)

Aaron Francis

AIA, Leed

Senior Project Manager

ALL ABOUT AARON

Aaron’s career in Architecture began with large firms that provided him the opportunity to work on projects with many technical requirements. Being exposed to exceptional project managers created an opportunity to learn and created a platform to become a leader at triARC. As a member of the management team, Aaron is a trusted adviser to Jill and a confidant for the junior team. Working with all players in the project process is one of Aaron’s strengths with a strong steady approach to conflict. Aaron is also known to be extremely detail oriented. His keen eye for design and technical expertise in constructability is shown in all the projects that he works on.

fun facts

I look terrible with a mustache.

I secretly despise dubstep.

I once walked to work. Uphill. Both ways.

I got third place in a school spelling bee in second grade.

languages

English

I can order beer in Spanish

unique experiences

I went to Oktoberfest in Munich.

One time I went to Starbucks, and ordered a plain coffee.

I’ve had fresh flying fish, right out of the ocean. It tastes just like fish.

Myref Miller

Senior Project Designer

Interiors Team Lead

“Kindness is power. A smile is its sword.”

ALL ABOUT MYREF

Myref’s career began at an interior design firm where she worked primarily on corporate office tenant improvements. Her knowledge of interior design has expanded from corporate office to other project types such as senior living, restaurants and healthcare.

Myref’s experience has allowed her to expand her roles from purely interior designer to large scale project management. Her understanding of innovative concepts and project types have allowed her to be a key player in ensuring design is always weaved into every triARC project. She has also become a great leader in mentoring our junior interiors staff! Outside of work you will find Myref listening to Beyonce, watching ‘Fixer Upper”, singing Karaoke, and spending time with her family.

fun facts

My first name is my parents’ first names put together.

I have a weird obsession with infomercials… “But wait! There’s more!”

I have a letter written to me from both Bill Clinton and George Bush, Sr.

I was born in the Philippines and became a naturalized citizen at the age of 22.

languages

English

Tagalog

unique experiences

I had 8 teeth extracted at one time – no narcotics needed.

I won design excellence 3 out of the 4 years of design school.

Brian Wilson

Associate AIA

Studio Technician

“Don’t Panic”

ALL ABOUT BRIAN

Brian’s career in Architecture began with his associates in architectural drawings and drafting. He continued to receive his Bachelors of Science in architecture and is working on his Masters. He is known around the office as the Revit Sempai as well as a master green thumb. keeping our plants happy healthy and alive!

fun facts

I play Magic The Gathering

I play D&D

I am a dual citizen

languages

English

A tiny bit of Brazilian Portuguese

Fluent in geek and sarcasm

unique experiences

Led a spontaneous game of Dungeons and Dragons for a group of 10 first time players. Pure wonderful chaos.

Jasmine Tiemeyer

Business Administrator

“Fearless is not the absence of fear. Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you." – Taylor Swift

ALL ABOUT JASMINE

Jasmine is our business administrator and with 10+ years of administrative experience, she brings organization, hard work, and creativity to the triARC office. After marrying her husband in 2018, they have ever since gone to Disneyland every year to celebrate their Anniversary. On her off time, when she is not at Disneyland, you can find her cuddling on the couch with her fur babies, watching Netflix, or spending time with her friends and family.

fun facts

My husband and I have 3 cats, all named after pasta (Noodle, Spaetzle, and Tortellini)

I love to organize

I have never broken a bone

I am an only child

languages

English

Can count to 10 in French and Spanish

unique experiences

My husband and I’s Honeymoon was at Walt Disney World!

Tom Conner

Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager

"Architecture is an expression of values" -Norman Foster

ALL ABOUT TOM

Meet Tom Conner, one of triARC's Senior Project Managers and our Quality Manager! As a kid, he was "dragged" to many historical sites by his parents, and he found that he was always more interested in how the buildings were built than the historical information they were displaying. Tom believes good design has the ability to elevate the experience of even the most mundane human activity.

fun facts

I never learned multiplication tables.

languages

English

unique experiences

Once played basketball with monks in Tibet. Even in their robes and sandals, I was outmatched.

Caitlin Covarrubias

Studio Technician

"Look at usual things with unusual eyes"

ALL ABOUT CAITLIN

Caitlin Covarrubias, Studio Technician within our interiors sector of our triARC team. As a designer, the idea of changing the narrative about a space excites Caitlin about interiors. She highlights that "Design has the power to make you feel something unexpected and one of my favorite feelings is walking into a space that surprises me with its attention to detail while engaging all the senses." We agree, Caitlin! Happy to have you as a part of our team!

fun facts

I've played the violin since 4th grade!

I love eating spicy foods and keep a travel size of tajin with me at all times.

I was a "half-pint" judge for Got Milk and was featured in a Phoenix magazine with my milk mustache.

languages

English

Spanish

unique experiences

I once spent 6 weeks road tripping with my best friends and saw 12 National Parks.

I've tried sushi and ramen in Japan and went to Tokyo Disney-- I also found out the hard way that the subways close early on Fridays in Tokyo... I ended up taking a $50 cab back to my hotel.

Nicole Quenzer

Operations Manager

“If someone tells you, “you can’t,” they’re showing you their limits, not yours”

ALL ABOUT NICOLE

Nicole began her career at Central Washington University studying Dance. She continued to teach dance and found her way to our triARC family. Nicole is known around the office for being our master “Get ARC’d” family party planner. Her party creativity and passion for food brings the team together and creates fun memories for all. Nicole keeps all of our billings and Project Managers on track. Outside of the office you will find her hanging out with her family, being a master chef and foodie, and carefully tending to her beloved plant Mr. Fig-E-Smalls. We are lucky to have Nicole’s organization, humor, and skills as a part of our team!

fun facts

I’m a WA native

I LOVE the rain

I love to craft in my spare time

I became a die hard Chargers fan when I was 10 because I thought their uniforms were pretty.

I could easily eat my body weight in chocolate

All of my joints are hyperextended/double jointed. My elbows will make you want to throw up.

My favorite styles to dance are West Coast Swing or Cha-Cha!

unique experiences

I had 34 hours of labor, which seems to be unique in comparison to most, but Zora was worth every second!

Jon Hanna

AIA, Senior Project Manager

Multifamily Team Lead

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right”

ALL ABOUT JON

Jon joined triARC with over 20 years of experience in multi-family and senior living, ranging from one-story low income housing to mid-rise podium apartments over parking structures. His time at mid-size firms has allowed him to manage large projects through all phases; from conceptual design to construction.

Jon excels at creating construction documents that clearly convey the design intent and code requirements to contractors. He’s experienced and familiar with building codes and accessibility requirements, and the impact of both on multi-family projects. Jon focuses on a team approach, where the client, contractor and design professionals all collaborate to create a successful project tailored to the client’s needs. Outside of work you can find Jon under his classic Mustang or Bronco!

fun facts

I was born in Hawaii.

I’ve owned a dozen classic Mustangs, Broncos and Cougars.

I ran the Pike’s Peak marathon on a dare with no training. It was my first and last marathon.

I was in my 30’s before I owned a car younger than me.

unique experiences

Traveled to Europe before starting college;

Germany

Italy

Switzerland

France

Heinz Chow

WELL AP

Project Designer

“Do not regret the things you have done, regret the things you did not do when you had the chance”

ALL ABOUT HEINZ

Heinz’s began his career at ASU where he received his bachelor of science in interior design. Heinz’s experience in restaurant and corporate design has given him the platform to weave hospitality in any project type. His specialized skill in providing quality deliverables for schematic and design development allows our clients to truly experience and feel their future space prior to construction.

Heinz’s passion is about the experience of a project and finding a way to provide a concept the client can really identify with. His expertise in providing detailed and appropriate design presentations (i.e. design labs, renderings, finish palettes) for the client has really helped in conveying space to the client and helping them feel excitement throughout the entire project competition. Outside of work you will find Heinz mixing and DJing, practicing magic tricks, collecting spiffy shoes, and working on the design of his new home!

fun facts

I DJ.

I eat things I hate just to see if I still hate them.

My Chinese name is Man.

I know how to make Latte Art.

My birthday is on National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day.

languages

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

unique experiences

I moved to Arizona by myself without knowing anyone.

Lauren Kelly

Relationship Development Manager

“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”

ALL ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren joined our team in 2019, fitting right in with her bright and welcoming personality. In her former life she was a school psychologist, with years of experience working with students with learning disabilities. Lauren is full of adventurous stories, has a passion for creativity, and brings new ideas to the team.

fun facts

I’m always up for a new adventure, as long as I’m home and in bed before 10 p.m.

I have absolutely no rhythm, but can’t help grooving to the music when a good song comes on.

I love making books for family to commemorate special events as well as making up word games to celebrate my colleagues.

languages

English

Some Spanish and French

unique experiences

Playing basketball with Buddhist monks in China.

Running down the side of a volcano/mountain in Guatemala–because you sink into the lava rocks as you run, you don’t trip and wipe out. Exhilarating!

Bri Lamastus

IDAA, Junior Project Designer

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brene Brown

ALL ABOUT BRI

Bri recently graduated and relocated to Arizona to pursue her passion for interior design. Bri was inspired to become an interior design because of moving around quite a bit she understood at a young age the importance of interior spaces and how it can influence the way you feel, think, and connect. Being able to play a part in creating spaces that are not only functional and beautiful but also beneficial to society is something that Bri finds very rewarding.

Bri is a versatile team member for triARC, jumping into any project that needs assistance and putting her perfecting touch on it all. Bri uses her eye for design through color, texture, materials to enhance any space whether it be an office space, healthcare facility, retail space, multi-family living, and more.

fun facts

I have watched open-heart surgery.

unique experiences

I am a Louisiana native.

I enjoy making floral arrangements.

I like to pour my own candles.

Carrie Huft

Project Designer

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”– Horton, Horton Hears a Who

ALL ABOUT CARRIE

Carrie graduated from Arizona State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Carrie believes design influences how people interact and react with a space. Even if they are aware of it or not aware of it, the surrounding environment has an impact.

fun facts

I have broken both arms at once.

I am allergic to most plants outside.

I am a middle child.

unique experiences

I am accident prone and was in the ER a lot growing up from constantly injuring myself. I was just a bit of a daredevil.

Greg Pieroni

Studio Technician

"If Life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor" - Eleanor Roosevelt

ALL ABOUT GREG

Gregory Pieroni is one of the Studio Technicians within the Multi-Family sector of our triARC team. Recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Architecture and is planning to pursue his master's degree while continuing to create part-time with us! When Greg was younger, he worked alongside his father renovating homes which piqued his interest in buildings at such a young age. This architecture profession excites Greg because no day is like the one before it and the number of opportunities for creative thinking is endless!

fun facts

I am 1400 rated in chess

I was Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 2006

I was born in Atlanta

languages

English

unique experiences

Landing a plane on a glacier and having a snowball fight in the summer

I shook hands with Pope Benedict

I took a road trip across the USA to attempt various food challenges

Edgar Moreno

Project Manager

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." Confucius

ALL ABOUT EDGAR

Edgar Moreno is one of our Project Managers/Project Architects within our Healthcare Sector. A previous triARC employee from a few years back, Edgar decided to come back since he missed us so much. In addition, he now is a licensed Architect in the state of Arizona! When asked what he loves about Architecture and Design, he said he likes that it is real; the creation aspect of it, the mystery, uncertainty, and the possibilities! We love having you back, Edgar!

fun facts

I have a lot of hobbies;

I try to keep busy.

I like to fish, hunt, work on cars, video games, reading…the list goes on.

languages

English

Spanish

unique experiences

Shore fishing next to a crab fishing village in Mexico.

Flying through the grand canyon in a helicopter.

Start gazing at the bottom of Havasu Pai.

OUR TEAM

Jill Hamblen AIA

Nicole Quenzer

Myref Miller

Shannon Hanna AIA

Lauren Kelly

Karel Niesen

Jasmine Tiemeyer

Aaron Francis AIA, LEED

Jon Hanna AIA

Tom Conner

Heinz Chow WELL AP

Carrie Huft

Jacqueline Roman

Edgar Moreno

Bri Lamastus IIDA

Brian Wilson Associate AIA

Ponti O'Neill Associate AIA

Caroline Kwong

Caitlin Covarrubias

Lauren Geiselhofer

Greg Pieroni

triARC Architecture & Design

Jill Hamblen

AIA, Owner

ALL ABOUT​ JILL

Karel Niesen

IT Wizard

ALL ABOUT​ KAREL

Ponti O’Neill

Associate AIA

Production Technician

ALL ABOUT​ PONTI

Jacqueline Roman

Project Manager

ALL ABOUT JACQUELINE​

Lauren Geiselhofer

Architectural Production Technician

ALL ABOUT LAUREN

Niki Kashfian Rahnama

Junior Project Manager

ALL ABOUT NIKI

Caroline Kwong

Studio Technician

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE

Shannon Hanna

AIA, Director of Operations

ALL ABOUT​ SHANNON

Aaron Francis

AIA, Leed

Senior Project Manager

ALL ABOUT​ AARON

Myref Miller

Senior Project Designer

Interiors Team Lead

ALL ABOUT​ MYREF

Brian Wilson

Associate AIA

Studio Technician

ALL ABOUT​ BRIAN

Jasmine Tiemeyer

Business Administrator

ALL ABOUT JASMINE

Tom Conner

Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager

ALL ABOUT TOM

Caitlin Covarrubias

Studio Technician

ALL ABOUT CAITLIN

Nicole Quenzer

Operations Manager

ALL ABOUT​ NICOLE

Jon Hanna

AIA, Senior Project Manager

Multifamily Team Lead

ALL ABOUT​ JON

Heinz Chow

WELL AP

Project Designer

ALL ABOUT​ HEINZ

Jill Hamblen
AIA

Shannon Hanna
AIA

Aaron Francis
AIA, LEED

Jon Hanna
AIA

Heinz Chow
WELL AP

Bri Lamastus
IIDA

Brian Wilson
Associate AIA

Ponti O'Neill
Associate AIA

ALL ABOUT JILL

ALL ABOUT KAREL

ALL ABOUT PONTI

ALL ABOUT JACQUELINE

ALL ABOUT SHANNON

ALL ABOUT AARON

ALL ABOUT MYREF

ALL ABOUT BRIAN

ALL ABOUT NICOLE

ALL ABOUT JON

ALL ABOUT HEINZ

ALL ABOUT LAUREN

ALL ABOUT BRI

ALL ABOUT EDGAR