Leadership

John A. Vitale AIA has directed the growth of Stucky Vitale Architects for over 40 Years. During his career, he has participated in various AIA activities and has served as chairman of the AIA National Knowledge Community for Contract Administration. John’s architectural background includes a wide spectrum of experience in Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family and Healthcare. His extensive experience in Healthcare has promoted the firm’s growth in this sector to include projects on a national level. John has promoted design and service as the cornerstone of SVA’s philosophy and mentored many generations of young SVA professionals, providing them with tools for building a strong foundation of skills helping them to grow throughout their careers. Throughout his entire career John continuously developed and implemented a strong mentorship program, guiding SVA interns through the A.R.E. process and becoming licensed professionals.

With over 25 years as an SVA manager, Mike has developed a broad spectrum of architectural design and project management experience. He coordinates projects through various stages of the design process. His expertise in project specifications and construction administration has led SVA through a great history of successful projects. Mike’s mentorship skills have helped develop many generations of architectural interns into confident architectural professionals with advanced technical skills.

Andrew is a registered Architect in multiple states and has over 24 years of design and architectural experience. He is an experienced Project Manager, Project Designer, Project Architect and Project Principal with a broad experience in design of various architectural types, including hospitality, retail, educational, commercial, office, institutional, industrial and health care projects of various sizes and complexity. Andrew closely follows all SVA projects, making sure design intent and concepts are consistent and maintained from projects’ conceptual phases through final construction and occupancy. He is involved in the design of sustainable buildings with hightech design features and low environmental impact. His creativity allows his team to develop unique building design concepts for new and complex developments as well as renovations, expansions and infrastructure upgrades. His project experience includes Code and Ordinance reviews, ADA Studies, site-planning, master-planning, programming, conceptual design, project budgeting and construction documentation for accelerated/integrated delivery. Andrew’s respect for team approach project design and team building has permitted SVA staff and clients: growth, creativity and quality.

Jayme has provided Project Management for SVA for over 18 years. He has a broad experience with assembling project teams and guiding them through the preparation of construction documents process, for a wide spectrum of architectural programs and building types. Highly detail oriented with an extensive Healthcare experience, Jayme manages a variety of Healthcare project teams, including overseeing and guiding each Project Manager in managing project hours and schedules.

Highly accomplished architect and competent senior designer, Ms. Dragan has an extensive experience in multi-faceted architectural design. She has profound knowledge of aesthetics and architectural styles with ecological focus, enhanced by European schooling and training. A comprehensive architectural experience on diverse projects domestically and internationally, a comprehensive approach to the broad spectrum of building design, urban planning, and interior design are part of her portfolio. With more than 30 years of continuous experience in the architectural design field & project management, she brings a strong expertise in programming, building systems and construction technologies as well as building codes review and their applications to every project she oversees.

With more than a decade of experience in the field of architecture, Steve has developed his focus on comprehensive design. Steve leads a project from conceptual design through construction administration. His passion to see a project to its completion, leads to an exceptional attention to detail and creative design solutions. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience on projects of all types and scale, from small renovations to expansive new builds. He has been involved in a wide array of project types including; hospitality, healthcare, retail, office, institutional, educational, religious, and mixed-use. This versatile background allows him to bring a keen sense of design to any project while successfully maintaining concept, schedule and budget.