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Tim Aho, NCARB, AIA

President / CEO

Master of Architecture - Miami University

Bachelor of Environmental Design - Miami   University

Registered Architect - Alabama, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, West Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Utah, Arkansas, Arizona, and Ohio.  NCARB Certificate

LEED AP Candidate;   Professional Development (campus planning), Harvard University; published in   American School & University Magazine.

In his more than 30 years of experience, Tim has been responsible for over 150 educational   facility projects of up to $40 million, and for more than 65 clients at K-12   and post-secondary levels.  Since 2007, he has developed a strategic focus and specialization in community college facilities.  Tim's work in healthcare has included more than 25 projects ranging from $200,000 to more than $18 million.  He has also completed more than a dozen projects for churches, including comprehensive church buildings, worship spaces, Christian education, family and youth centers, and master plans.

Tim's work is characterized by enduring client relationships which have resulted in a very high rate of repeat business. 

Additionally, Tim served for seven years as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture at Miami University, has served as the State Disaster Response Coordinator and Birmingham Chapter Councillor for the Alabama Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and has also served on the Board of Directors for Leadership Hoover (and was a member of its inaugural class). Tim is also AIA Alabama’s State Disaster Coordinator and has served on the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee, including a term as its co-chair.

April R. Cain, RID, IIDA

Vice President / Sr. Interior Designer

Bachelor of Human Environmental Science - The University of Alabama

Associates in Applied Science - Jefferson State Community College

NCIDQ #23876

Registered Interior Designer - Alabama

Having graduated from an Alabama Community College before pursuing her degree at The University of Alabama, April knows the tremendous impact community colleges have on a student’s academic and professional growth.  Therefore, she is now committed to designing facilities that are instruments in fostering that growth.  Over the course of her experience, April’s work has been predominately centered around postsecondary facility construction and renovation.

With her knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, April is highly involved in the production of technical drawings and works to ensure each aspect of the project is carefully coordinated with other disciplines.  In addition to interior design and technical production, she is also a project manager and assists in programming, cost estimating, specification writing, and finish and furniture selection.

April is also a professional member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

Amanda S. Morris, NCARB, AIA

Sr. Project Architect

Bachelor of Architecture – Auburn University

Registered Architect – Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, Louisiana, NCARB Certificate, [Inactive Status: AR, GA, IA, KY, NC, OK, PA, SC]

As an architect with more than 22 years of experience, Amanda has been responsible for over 200 education, institutional/healthcare, commercial/retail and religious facility projects of construction cost up to $30 million. She has significant experience with both new construction and renovation of existing facilities.

Amanda’s work is characterized by attention to details, programming to ensure all the client’s needs are met, budgeting so projects remain in budget and building client relationships which resulted in a very high rate of repeat business. A few of the clients she has served include Jefferson County Board of Education, NHS Management, Hibbett Sporting Goods and Riverchase UMC.

Mac Griffin

Sr. Project Architect

 Bachelor of Architecture - Mississippi State University

Registered Architect - Alabama

As a Senior Project Architect with 22+ years experience, Mac has been responsible for many projects, with particular emphasis in religious and educational facilities. Mac is particularly talented in detailing and understanding how all the pieces of a building create a whole which is greater than the sum of its parts.

Mac’s attention to details and connections apply to his relationships with customers, consultants, and coworkers as well.

Stephanie Vaughn

Business Manager

Marketing and Business Administration - University of Alabama at Birmingham

In addition to her vital role in customer service and the day-to-day business operations of the firm, Stephanie oversees many of the "in-office" aspects of construction administration.  These include assisting in the pre-qualification of contractors, preparing contracts, reviewing contractor applications for payment, tracking and managing the flow of submittals, and coordination of other staff and consultants.