Katie Hunt, AIA, wholeheartedly believes that everyone deserves good design. With degrees in both architecture and textile design, she has a deep understanding of how the human body perceives materials, inhabits space, and informs function. Fueled by curiosity and inspired by the unexpected, she is an influential leader in the design of meaningful, place-based, human-centric architecture and is committed to the education of future designers. In addition to practice at LRK where she focused on adaptive reuse, Katie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis Department of Architecture. Her teaching philosophy centers on encouraging students to be lifelong learners. She is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes dialogue, draws out differing opinions, challenges perceptions of history and theory, and encourages the early development of a personal approach to design. Katie instills in students the same spirit of curiosity she has tended throughout her own career.

Matt Seltzer, AIA, LEED AP leads the archimania project design teams and strategic initiatives. He hails from Jackson, Tennessee, attended Rice University and worked in Houston and Philadelphia before moving to Memphis. Now in his 18th year with archimania, Matt enjoys the intersection of practice and engagement. By fostering a dialogue around sustainability and practice strategies, he seeks to strengthen connections between archimaniacs and our communities. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and St. Columba Conference Center and was a volunteer member of the Civic Commons and Open Space working group for the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan. Matt currently volunteers with Calvary Episcopal Church including retrofit work on The Hospitality Hub. He is a speaker and invited design award juror whose care for sites and communities drives his commitment to accessibility and sustainability.

John Welcher, AIA, LEED Green Associate, earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. He is a Memphis transplant - originally from Indiana. He has worked on a range of projects from small furniture pieces to large scale cultural projects. He believes design is inherently about relationship and at scale has the ability to contribute to stronger, more equitable communities. His belief in the positive social impact of architecture has led him to serve on multiple advisory boards for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the Government Relations Committee for the State of Tennessee AIA, and the AIA Memphis Board of Directors. In his free time, he enjoys having some free time!

Brett Grinder began his nearly 30 years of experience as an office engineer with Skanska USA (formerly the Beers Construction Co.) in Atlanta. Returning to Memphis in 1996, he joined the family business as an estimator and project manager. Now, as a Managing Principal of Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc., Brett focuses on client and business relations, overall leadership, and serves as a representative for the company as a member on several local boards. Having been around construction all his life, his extensive knowledge of the industry provides invaluable guidance to GTG’s preconstruction, cost-estimating and value engineering services. Brett's personal oversight of the firm's projects, in the office as well as in the field, allow him to assess the needs of the team and identify any essential technological innovations in commercial construction to continually push the company forward.

Matt Futtrell joined Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. in 2007, after a few years serving as construction manager for Raymond James Financial (formerly Morgan Keegan & Co.). His strong leadership and project management skills, patience, and pride in his work – especially large projects – resulted in promotions to Senior Project Manager in 2013 and then Vice President in 2017. Matt has led the efforts on some of the company’s most impressive projects including the transformation of the Gibson Guitar Factory into the new FedEx Logistics World Headquarters, and restorations of Crosstown Concourse, Joseph N. Oliver Building and Historic Clayborn Temple. His work on structures listed on the National Registry of Historic Places has preserved some of the city’s most treasured landmarks, while now creating a new one through his stewardship of the Memphis Art Museum construction.

Matt Arroyo is a seasoned Project Executive for Timberlab with experience in several market sectors ranging from Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Mission Critical Facilities, Bio-pharmaceutical, Corporate Office, and Higher Education projects. He enjoys being involved in all stages of the project from pursuit strategies to handing over the keys. With 22 years of experience around commercial construction, he excels at building strong cohesive internal and external teams. Core competencies include: Client Relations, Project Management, Preconstruction Management, Design/Build, Estimating & Cost Model Development, Proposal Development, Owner Contract Negotiation & Risk Analysis, Procurement & Subcontract Development, Project Financials & Reporting, Forecasting & Production Tracking, Self-Performed, Work Management.

Luke Ostrom’s educational background in Architectural Engineering and previous experience working for general contractors has allowed him to aid collaboration between the AEC disciplines. As Project Manager for Timberlab, Luke manages material procurement, logistics, schedule, and construction. He coordinates VD&C efforts, oversees prefabrication of mass timber and framing elements, works directly with the project team from preconstruction through construction, as well as all things involved with on-site construction for mass timber.

Jessica Scarlett brings to the WoodWorks team her enthusiasm for the construction industry and over a decade of experience in architectural design, structural engineering, project management, and acoustics—having worked on projects across the U.S. and Canada. In joining WoodWorks, Jessica proudly becomes the third generation of her family to work in the wood products industry. A creative and analytical thinker, Jessica thrives when solving complex problems, creating, and talking “all things design.” She holds a Master of Civil Engineering from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UNC Charlotte. She is based in the Charlotte area.