
Our Team

Dan Craine AIA NCARB

Eric Bottenhorn AIA LEED AP

Brad Gassman AIA LEED AP

Kristy Scales

Deron Granville AIA

Amy Graves AIA

Orlando Rockwell

Mario Ciaralli

Megan Veeneman

Shane Salisbury NCARB

Fong Lee

Melanie Wood NCARB

Barrett Koczkur NCARB

Lauren Vogl NCARB

Joe Mendoza II

Brandon Rutledge NCARB

Anastasia Benko AIA

Delaney Rockwell

Olivia Theriot

Kristina Bjornson

Pam Camargo

Jenny Kivett AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Greg Lemon LEED AP

Benjamin Champagne

Cory Cook

Andrea Rome

Principal
Dan Craine AIA NCARB
A New York native, Dan graduated from Colgate University and worked in the financial sector in Manhattan before engaging his passion for architecture through coursework at Harvard. This led him to Denver where he completed his Master of Architecture at the University of Colorado. Dan is a member of Historic Denver’s Board of Trustees, a member of the Congress of New Urbanism, a member of the Arapahoe Square Design Advisory Board and an active member of AIA Denver’s Urban Design Committee. With over twenty years of architectural experience, Dan prides himself on stepping outside of the typical architectural role, blending practicality and beauty while being cognizant of the financial considerations of each project. Dan retains clients because of his team approach to project design and his ability to synthesize client feedback into a final project that offers a superior design aesthetic. When not at work, Dan coaches a youth baseball team and wastes his time waiting for the New York Jets to have a winning season.
Boards and Committees:
Historic Denver Inc., Board of Trustees
Downtown Denver Advisory Board Member
National Western Center, Strategic Design Leadership (SADL) Committee
Five Points Design Review Committee
Arapahoe Square Design Advisory Board (past)
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado, Arizona & Utah

Studio Director
Eric Bottenhorn AIA LEED AP
A New Englander, Eric earned his degree at Boston Architectural College and has over fifteen years of experience in the field of architecture. In Boston, Eric’s career began. He designed and managed numerous award winning projects throughout the country before moving to Colorado a decade ago. Outside of the office, Eric spends time with his family and pup, Brody. Additionally, Eric finds time to serve as a Planning Commissioner for the Town of Erie, Colorado. His political savvy, affable nature and incredible design capabilities make him an asset to any design team. While one may expect an abrasive demeanor from this Boston native, he is really wicked nice, especially when you support the Pats and Sox….and maybe drive him to the packie.
Boards and Committees:
Town of Eric Planning Commission
AIA Colorado Regional & Urban Design Committee
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado

Studio Director
Brad Gassman AIA LEED AP
Hailing from Illinois, Brad hightailed it out of the Midwest, earning his Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, and his Master of Architecture from the University of Washington. The combination of his academic experience and international architectural studies has provided him with a depth of architectural knowledge and design capabilities. Brad has extensive experience in urban planning and worked for the city of Seattle in the Department of Planning and Development’s Urban Design office, helping craft a large scale urban design master plan for the Seattle Central Waterfront. Also while in Seattle, he honed his residential design talents while working at an award winning residential design firm. As if his pure design abilities weren’t enough, Brad is a true carnivore and considers Bacon to be a vegetable. Apart from vegetarians, who wouldn’t love that about him?
Boards and Committees:
Summit Sky Ranch Design Review Board
Additional Credentials:
Registered Architect in Colorado and Washington

General Manager
Kristy Scales
A Detroit native, Kristy moved to Colorado for graduate school. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Denver, practiced for over fifteen years, and then jumped ship. She functions as the General Manager of Craine Architecture, but secretly her goal at the firm is to have a satellite office opened in Michigan and help resurrect Downtown Detroit. Go Lions- Restore the roar!

Project Architect
Deron Granville AIA
Deron hails from the great state of Maine. He has over twenty years of experience working as an architect and master planner and spent the better part of that time at the largest and most prominent independent architectural firm in Boston. He has helped design numerous award winning projects stretching across the country, from the beaches of California to the classrooms at MIT. Bringing with him extraordinary talent, knowledge and artistry, Deron is a welcome addition to our team. Did I mention his wicked sense of humor? After twenty-four years in New England, he and his wife made the trek out to Colorado, along with their two labs (Tyler & Gus). They are looking forward to hiking, camping and crushing as many 14ers as possible. Deron (AKA: The Setter of Lofty Goals) has also decided that he will complete his first 100 mile running race next year. Run Deron run!
Additional Credentials:
Registered Architect in Massachusetts

Project Architect
Amy Graves AIA
Amy has over twenty-five years of experience in varied project types, from single family residential to mixed use and high-rise buildings. She came to Craine after working for several well-known architecture firms in Chicago and Denver. Amy specializes in large scale projects, specifically high-rise developments. She is respected for her ability to manage large project teams, work collaboratively and ensure that projects stay on schedule. By way of background, she was born and raised in Michigan, and completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies at U of M. She is a full-on Wolverine, so don’t go talking smack about her team as she still has season football tickets (I am talking SERIOUS people!). A true hodophile, Amy has been on a quest to get to all 58 National Parks and all seven continents She has visited 16 National Parks and just returned from Peru and Bolivia; it’s fair to say she is making some good progress! If you see someone speeding past you, there is a good shot it is Amy, on her way to her next destination.
Boards and Committees:
Member of AIA Colorado Architectural Advocacy Network Committee
Additional Credentials:
Registered Architect in Colorado and Illinois

Project Manager
Orlando Rockwell

Project Manager
Mario Ciaralli

Project Manager
Megan Veeneman

Project Architect
Shane Salisbury NCARB
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado

Project Manager
Fong Lee
Boards and Committees:
Arvada Olde Town Design Review Committee
Arvada Land Development Code Advisory Committee

Project Architect
Melanie Wood NCARB
Boards and Committees:
Downtown Denver Partnership – Leadership Program (2019)
Additional Credentials:
LEED Green Associate
Registered Architect in Texas

Project Architect
Barrett Koczkur NCARB
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado

Project Architect
Lauren Vogl NCARB
Boards and Committees:
Engineering Ministries International: Board Member
DDP Leadership Program (2018)
5280 DIFW Fellowship 2020

Project Designer
Joe Mendoza II
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture, Joe spent a year in the Rome Studies program, which emphasized traditional building techniques, as well as urban planning and design. After graduation, he worked for nearly a decade in Santa Barbara, most recently as a Job Captain focused on high end residential and boutique resort projects. While he certainly shows reverence to classical architectural design, he is adept at blending traditional elements with modern concepts into a cohesive and timeless project. How does this polished designer express his wild Roman side? Well, for his 21st birthday he had a toga party in Rome and delivered a speech in front of the Pantheon. Now that is out of his system, he opts for more understated enjoyments, such as snowboarding, engaging in CrossFit, and cheering on the Fighting Irish. When he is feeling particularly pensive, you may find him lounging in a hammock with his kitten (Luna), daydreaming about snagging a ride in the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival. Need a co-pilot for the next dirigible gala in New Mexico? Joe is your man.

Project Architect
Brandon Rutledge NCARB
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado

Project Architect
Anastasia Benko AIA
Additional Credentials:
Licensed in Colorado

Project Architect
Delaney Rockwell

Project Architect
Olivia Theriot

Project Designer
Kristina Bjornson
Kristina was born in London, lived briefly in Texas, and spent much of her early life in Kansas. Having an apparent aversion to mediocrity, she has excelled in all her endeavors thus far. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Tulane University, where she earned her BS in Mathematics and Studio Art with a minor in Art History. She earned her Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado and was awarded the Reindel Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship for Study in Rome. You see the pattern here? Despite being a recent graduate, she has already had a great deal of experience with well respected architecture firms in Denver. Kristina brings her exceptional work ethic and boundless energy to each project. Her design capabilities and extraordinary design aesthetic make her an excellent team member and a valued part of this firm. When she steps away from her computer, you find her pouring her energy into her other interests, including her pup Roscoe and her cat, Burt. She also adores baking, designing stationary and living the Colorado life (read: skiing, drinking craft brews, camping, and hiking). Having a touch of wanderlust, she aspires to visit Singapore, Turkey, Japan, and Morocco, as well as eat in a three-star Michelin restaurant. Dominique Crenn, could you please make room at a table for Kristina? Seems a perfect place for one female pioneer to welcome another.

Project Manager
Pam Camargo
Pam graduated from the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design and while enrolled, she also attended the Centre of Study of Urbanism in Saintes, France. She has twenty-five years of experience and has led project teams for a myriad of building types including sports stadiums, high rise towers and commercial spaces. She easily earns the respect of her clients, colleagues, and design teams as she is the type of Senior Project Manager who is confident in her experience and knowledge base, and the type of person who does not feel the need to overtly demonstrate that to you. Rather, she calmly leads and manages, and adeptly handles highly complex projects with the most demanding schedules without missing a beat. Pam is unique in that not only is she an exceptional architect and designer, but she also has years of experience working as an owner’s representative which enables her to effortlessly pivot perspectives when looking at a project through the lens of the architect and through that of the client. Her balanced approach allows her to drive a successful project that brings equal satisfaction to the owner, design team and community. Holding licenses in both Colorado and Texas, Pam is a transplanted Texan who set her sights on Colorado back in 2008 while on a family vacation. She and her husband, who is also an architect, had predictably followed in the footsteps of all design couples before them, and spent twenty years remodeling their beloved bungalow in Houston. Given this, it seemed unlikely that they would move. However, in 2017 they tossed the paint brushes, drywall spackle and the newest Design Within Reach catalogue and headed toward Colorado. They have been happily enjoying all that the beautiful Rocky Mountains have to offer since then with their two sons and two dogs. A happily ever tale? I believe so!

Project Architect
Jenny Kivett AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Jenny earned her Bachelor of Arts and her Master of Architecture at the University of Kansas and spent nine years working as a professor at four Universities. Do you remember when you were younger, trying to learn a new concept and then you had to explain it to your best friend who didn’t get it, and then somehow you were struck by how you all of a sudden understood it better? Yes, that is what teaching can do…it elevates your game. Jenny brings that with her in spades. In addition, she has worked at several Denver-area architectural firms and has experience in varied project types including residential, commercial, and academic developments. She is an uncommon blend of unbridled enthusiasm for the field of architecture, combined with a pragmatic approach to design and problem solving, sprinkled with incessant percolating intellectual drive all of which culminate in her ability to develop extraordinary projects. She is unflappable, as well as unstoppable, and will work above and beyond to ensure that each project she touches is the most exceptional product for the client and the end user. You may be wondering, has this woman of such great talent been recognized for her achievements? Of course, she has. She has she has won the NCARB Prize, the AIA Education Honor Award, The Wood Design Award, and the Charles E Peterson Prize. If all this award winning and teaching has you concerned that Jenny is a stuffy person who lacks fun in her life you would be WRONG. She has an infectious laugh, is a serious sports fan (as in her dog is named after the second basketball coach at KU-Phog) and she has been on two different reality TV shows. Furthermore, she is a chef in training and aspires, one day, to attend culinary school. For now, we will hide her cookbooks and kitchen utensils in hopes that she stays with architecture for a while longer.

Project Manager
Greg Lemon LEED AP
With over thirty years of experience and having overseen projects worth billions of dollars in construction, Greg is a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager. He holds three degrees: Bachelor of Environmental Design, Master of Business Administration and Master of Architecture, and has the mental agility to quickly solve problems, as well as the decades of field experience to find trusted solutions to the unique challenges of every project. He is confident leading large teams of architects and consultants on diverse project types, and he has extraordinary expertise in multi-family and hospitality developments. His handiwork can be seen in some of the most exclusive hotels and high end multifamily projects in Vermont, Idaho, Las Vegas, Wyoming, and Colorado. While he is unflappable and not overtly effusive, this restrained and perhaps even stoic presentation belies his bubbling sarcasm and quick-witted nature, as well as his thrill-seeking spirit. He has jumped out of an airplane (voluntarily) and navigated some of the most incredible white water rafting around including Hell’s Canyon, The Grand Canyon and The Middle Fork of the Salmon River. As if that is not enough, he has skied in Austria eight times and his brother happens to live in Switzerland, so there is probably a fair amount of adventure seeking left to do in Europe. Interestingly, despite his ability to win a stare down with Fear, he is intolerant of anyone attempting to use his driveway if it has snowed…something about having flipped his car a few years back and a 16% pitch…so that should let you know he is always looking out for others…yes, co-workers and clients included. He is intelligent, creative, humble and a total team player. Need I say more?

Project Designer
Benjamin Champagne

Project Designer
Cory Cook
Born and raised in New Jersey, Cory came to Craine after earning his Master of Architecture at the Wentworth Institute of Technology College of Architecture/Design. While in school, he was a Merit Scholarship recipient and Design Excellence award winner. Further, he was nominated for the Mies Crown Hall America’s prize and has already had some of his exquisite photography published. Cory has worked in a variety of architectural firms and has experience with high-end and multifamily residential projects. In his free time, you will likely find him snapping photos, skiing, riding his mountain bike or searching for the perfect NY style bagel. Fun fact about Cory, he was a sponsored DH racer! So all you hikers using mountain bike paths…watch your six!
