Leadership

In forming the leadership team at IDEA, we were fortunate in being able to draw experience from all facets of our business model: Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Technology and Construction.  

Architecture

IDEA's team of Architects and Technologists cover all aspects of building design and work at the leading edge of building information modelling (BIM) and sustainability. 

Engineering

Our in-house team of mechanical and electrical engineers help deliver integrated design solutions to bring the best value to our clients. 

Support

IDEA has a dedicated administration and marketing staff who support the work of the architecture and engineering team to help make the vision of the firm a reality.

Leadership Architecture Engineering Support

Jeanette Biemann

Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE

Jeanette Biemann

Director of Engineering, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE

Renée Bois

Office & Accounts Manager – Sault Ste. Marie

Renée Bois

Office & Accounts Manager – Sault Ste. Marie

Ryan Crowle

Director of Operations, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE

Ryan Crowle

Director of Operations, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE

Natalie Muller

Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa

Natalie Muller

Office & Accounts Manager - Ottawa

Justin Campbell

Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE

Justin Campbell

Senior Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, ASHRAE

Jess Gosse

Marketing & Proposal Coordinator

Jess Gosse

Marketing & Proposal Coordinator

Shane Lever

Electrical Designer, C.E.T., LC, Member IES

Shane Lever

Electrical Designer, C.E.T., LC, Member IES

Ben Oliver

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, MBA

Ben Oliver

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng, MBA

Nick Frayn

Electrical Engineer, P.Eng

Nick Frayn

Electrical Engineer, P.Eng

Liam Rising

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng

Liam Rising

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng

Alex Camirand

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng.

Alex Camirand

Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng.

Brady Rittwage

Electrical Technologist, A.Sc.T.

Brady Rittwage

Electrical Technologist, A.Sc.T.

Owen Burke

Mechanical Engineering Intern, B.Eng

Owen Burke

Mechanical Engineering Intern, B.Eng

Jeanette Biemann

Principal, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE, LEED BD+C

A professional consulting engineer, Jeanette has been extensively trained in building systems design and leads a team of highly technical engineers and technologists through the facilitation of our integrated design process, project management and system conceptual design. She offers a broad range of engineering experience, including the design of institutional, commercial, recreational, industrial and residential systems, and applies her knowledge as a LEED accredited professional to every project she works on. Recently, Jeanette was awarded the Fellowship award from Engineers Canada for exceptional contributions to the profession of engineering in Canada. 

Jeanette Biemann

Principal, P.Eng, FEC, ASHRAE, LEED BD+C

Mitch Melisek

Electrical Engineer-in-Training

Mitch Melisek

Electrical Engineer-in-Training

Ryan Crowle

Principal, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE

Having a wide-ranging involvement in the design and construction industriesRyan has worked extensively on commercial, industrial and residential developments as a tradesman and quantity surveyor. This combination has provided him with the unique insight required to properly evaluate the quality assurance process of construction documents and subsequently manage construction contracts. 

Ryan’s responsibilities encompass the entire range of services offered by our firm, from the proposal stage through project management, design, tendering, project administration and post construction. He has extensive experience working for both the private and public sectors.

Ryan Crowle

Principal, ME, MIEEE, ASHRAE

Dino Di Sano

Principal, Architect, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED®AP

A member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a LEED accredited professional, Dino leads a team of architects and technologists in the overall design direction for numerous projects. Having nearly 30 years of experience working in the design and education industries, our entire team benefits from his solid foundation of knowledge on the various codes and standards used in our daily practice.

Dino Di Sano

Principal, Architect, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, LEED®AP

Franco Pastore

Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.

With over 25 years of experience as a principal architect and designer, Franco serves as the principal in charge of project development and design for a variety of the firm’s more complex architectural projects. His tenure in the architecture industry has provided him with experience on a wide range of project types from institutional, healthcare and educational to recreational and residential. Franco employs his expertise in the early stages of project planning developing feasibility studies and strategic master plans as well as overseeing project scoping, programming, design, schedule control and cost management. Also licensed in the state of Michigan, Franco has worked on numerous projects both in the USA and across Canada.

 

Franco Pastore

Principal, Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA Mich.

Chris Warner-Smith

Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA

Over the past 13 years, Chris has proven to be an integral member of the IDEA team, serving as both an Architectural Technologist, Intern Architect and Project Manager. His expansive expertise in both the design and technology streams of the profession have proven him to be a core asset and his clients find him to be an invaluable member of their project team.

A graduate of Mohawk College’s Architectural Technology program, Chris worked in various industry positions before joining our technologist team in 2009. After developing a passion for the design component of the profession, he returned to university in pursuit of a Masters Degree in Architecture to become a licensed practitioner. He subsequently graduated from the inaugural Masters of Architecture class at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture.

Chris Warner-Smith

Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA

Curtis Berkenbosch

Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA

Two years ago, Curtis took the next step in his development at IDEA, and was appointed to Associate Architect. This was a newly adopted position for the Sault Ste. Marie office, which enabled Curtis to take on a greater level of responsibility and leadership in the firm. Curtis will continue to challenge himself, those around him, and his projects as he continues to be a driving force within the firm.

Curtis has worked in our Sault Ste. Marie Studio for over 16 years which began with a university summer placement, while studying architecture. He is a graduate of Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture. Curtis is highly regarded by our clients as leading teams to provide practical design solutions quickly, in collaborative environments.

Curtis Berkenbosch

Principal, Architect, M.Arch, OAA

Debbie Yates

Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC

Debbie Yates

Senior Architect, Associate, B.Arch, OAA, MRAIC

Kenneth Oliver

Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS

Kenneth Oliver

Senior Technologist, Partner Emeritus, A.Sc.T, Technologist OAAAS

David K. Cole

Senior Architect, Partner Emeritus, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC

David K. Cole

Senior Architect, Partner Emeritus, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC

Dino Di Sano

Director of Architecture, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP

Dino Di Sano

Director of Architecture, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP

Curtis Berkenbosch

Studio Director of Architecture - SSM, M. Arch, OAA

Curtis Berkenbosch

Studio Director of Architecture - SSM, M. Arch, OAA

Chris Warner-Smith

Studio Director of Architecture - Ottawa, M.Arch, OAA

Chris Warner-Smith

Studio Director of Architecture - Ottawa, M.Arch, OAA

Franco Pastore

Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)

Franco Pastore

Principal Architect, OAA, NCARB, AIA (Mich.)

Kenneth Oliver

Senior Technologist, A.Sc.T., OAAAS

Kenneth Oliver

Senior Technologist, A.Sc.T., OAAAS

Debbie Yates

Senior Architect Associate, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC

Debbie Yates

Senior Architect Associate, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC

David K. Cole

Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC

David K. Cole

Senior Architect, M.Arch, OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, LEED AP, McGBC

Michael-John Bailie

Project Leader, M.Arch, PMP

Michael-John Bailie

Project Leader, M.Arch, PMP

Julia Defelice

Architect, M. Arch.

Julia Defelice

Architect, M. Arch.

Catrina Pastore

Architect, M. Arch., OAA

Catrina Pastore

Architect, M. Arch., OAA

Johanna Abril

Architect, MAS, OAA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C

Johanna Abril

Architect, MAS, OAA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C

Evan Lavalle

Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS

Evan Lavalle

Intern Architect, M.Arch, BAS

Danielle Pallo

Architectural Intern

Danielle Pallo

Architectural Intern

Matthew Beaver

Senior Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.

Matthew Beaver

Senior Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech., C.E.T.

Naly Jimenez

Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.

Naly Jimenez

Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.

Brittany Kirby

Architectural Technologist/Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech

Brittany Kirby

Architectural Technologist/Contract Administrator, B.A. Tech

Iris Penagos

Architectural Technician, B.Arch

Iris Penagos

Architectural Technician, B.Arch

Kiana Burke

Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.

Kiana Burke

Architectural Technologist, Dipl. Arch. Tech.

Connor Hyndman

Architectural Intern

Connor Hyndman

Architectural Intern

Triptbir Kaur

Architectural Technician

Triptbir Kaur

Architectural Technician

Candice Kinnunen

Architectural Intern

Candice Kinnunen

Architectural Intern