Our People

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JWP Architects was founded by Bernie Jovaras and Doug Westland in 1993 as Jovaras Westland Partnership. Today, the team has grown to over 11 talented people, each bringing a unique skill set and perspective to create an open, collaborative, dynamic practice where fresh ideas flow.

The practice is currently managed by directors Leigh Rizzato and John Guthrie.

Leigh Rizzato
PRACTICE DIRECTOR & ARCHITECT

John Guthrie
PRACTICE DIRECTOR & ARCHITECT

ALLANNAH BENZ - OFFICE MANAGER

ALANNAH BENZ
OFFICE MANAGER

Belinda Andrews
Project Architect

Fiona Mui
PROJECT ARCHITECT

CJ Gilbert
Administration & Marketing

Emily Grealy
Interior Designer

David Garcia
Technical Draftsperson

Kim Harrison
Technical Draftsperon