Our Team

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.

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.

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?

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!

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!

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.

Born and raised in Indiana, Seth has been welcomed with open arms to the Midwestern melting pot that has become Craine Architecture.   He graduated from Ball State, with dual degrees in Architecture and Environmental Engineering, all while specializing in Innovative Design, Architectural Theory and Physics.  He has over a decade of experience in the field, and has worked on numerous project types across the US, from hospitality to large scale multifamily residential projects.  One could characterize him as driven, passionate, and focused.  There is no challenge too great, no problem too complex, and no drawing set too daunting for Seth.  He loves to set the bar high, and then exceed expectations.  This is evident not only his prodigious architectural skills, but in his leisure activities as well.  Seth is an overlander and ultra-trail runner.   Yes, I had to Google both terms and I am positively exhausted from just reading about these activities.   So what does a diehard adventure seeker aspire to do in the future?  On his short list: Run the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails.  Let’s get this man some energy drinks! 

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.

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!

John earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and his Master of Architecture at the University of Michigan. He has worked in nationally recognized architectural firms from Chicago to Washington DC, collaborating on varied project types including commercial and mixed-use developments. John is an exceptional team player, communicator and solver of complex problems. When you can pull John away from the office, you may find him playing tennis or hyping underrated restaurants (who doesn’t love an underdog?). Quirky John fact: he has been known to clean rogue toothpaste out of the cap with a Q-tip and he is absolutely judging you if you squeeze the tube in the middle. Ah, the frequently intersecting circles of the Venn diagram: architects and obsessive-compulsive behavior.