BiographiesINTEGRITY IS ESSENTIAL TO GOOD DESIGN. _DON BLAIR
Click on the links at the bottom of this page to get to know the people who make KMA what it is. JAMES A. BELMONT _SENIOR ASSOCIATESenior Associate James Belmont contributes over 20 years of expertise in mechanical design to KMA’s engineering division. He has lent his experience to several of San Diego’s most high-profile buildings including the Marriott Spectrum Hotel and Parkloft, the first residential loft complex in downtown San Diego’s East Village. His versatile designs extend to commercial, institutional and recreational facilities, as well as a number of thriving retail centers.
DON BLAIR _PRESIDENTWith over 25 years of design and planning experience, Don Blair has been an integral force at KMA since he joined the firm in 1986. Blair’s resume reads like a blueprint of architectural authority demonstrating knowledge in all phases of pre-design, construction documents, construction management and administration. The depth of his expertise includes site analysis and master planning to management of multi-million dollar construction projects.
LYNDA FELDMAN _ASSOCIATELynda Feldman has managed KMA’s accounting department for more than 20 years and is a key member of KMA’s exceptional management team. She is responsible for cash management, project accounting, general ledger and financials, billing, accounts payable, payroll and the firm’s quarterly wage reports. During her tenure at KMA, Lynda has been credited with implementing several software upgrades to more efficiently generate reports for project managers, principals and clients.
B. MOON HAJJAR _ ASSOCIATEB. Moon Hajjar joined KMA Architecture & Engineering in 2004 as a graduate designer. He was promoted to associate in 2006 after demonstrating a unique ability to continuously evaluate and revise the design process in order to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction. He is responsible for managing and educating fellow team members through the design process from inception to completion.
JOHN HILGEMAN _SENIOR ASSOCIATEJohn Hilgeman has over 20 years of architecture experience ranging from design to construction. His areas of expertise include medical and educational facility design, as well as industrial and high-tech projects. Hilgeman has contributed his skill to numerous educational buildings. His innovative designs have also shaped dozens of worker and patient-friendly medical facilities throughout California. From complete remodel to tenant improvements, Hilgeman’s portfolio features many of the state’s most high-profile medical centers.
JOYCE PEABODY _PRINCIPALJoyce Peabody’s landmark projects can be found in every corner of the county. Her impressive portfolio includes multi-family residential, high-rise office and luxury hotel towers, hotel additions/renovations, medical facilities and government facilities. She is currently responsible for project management, technical design development, construction document and contract administration phases for a diverse list of facilities.
TIMOTHY RUBESH _PRINCIPALSolid experience is the foundation of Timothy Rubesh’s 29 years in the architectural and engineering fields. His knowledge spans the private and public sectors, including commercial, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, hotels and government facilities. Rubesh joined the KMA team in 1974 and worked his way up the ranks from draftsman to job captain to project architect. In 1988 he was promoted to Vice President and now serves as a Principal.
ROBB M. WALKER _VICE PRESIDENTEducated as a mechanical engineer and an architect with experience as a manager of a successful international yacht design firm, Walker is a rare combination of creative designer, sharp businessman and strong leader with broad international business experience. An entrepreneurial thinker, he believes that creating means challenging conventions, discovering and understanding new relationships, and assembling and leading extraordinary teams.
NEVILLE WILLSMORE _PRINCIPALNeville Willsmore has over fifteen years of experience in the development arena. His architectural career spans local and international projects, mainly throughout Australia, Canada and California. His resume balances a comprehensive range of experience including multi-family housing, commercial, industrial, institutional, educational and hospitality industry projects.
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