Team
Our Team
Well educated and versed in their own individual crafts, the ORB team works hard to lead every project to a successful completion. Through the use of continued education ORB keeps its team up to date on the latest building codes, systems, and products in order to best serve its clients and their aspirations.
Rich Barber
Principal/Architect
Email: rab@orbarch.com
About Rich
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Arizona State University
Registrations/Certifications
NCARB, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Montana
Your biggest featured project at ORB
A great assemblage of professionals, dedicated to client service, and growth
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Marketing, Site Planning, and Design for outstanding clients.
Fun Fact
Somewhere along this life path, I lost my Boston accent!
Richard Alvarez
Director of Operations | Senior Project Manager
Email: raa@orbarch.com
About Richard
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Arizona State University
Registrations/Certifications
LEED AP
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Aura Watermark
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Preliminary Design through Construction Documents
Fun Fact
Learned how to ride a motorcycle before a bicycle
Jose Salazar
Senior Project Manager
Email: jas@orbarch.com
About Jose
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Mexico City
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Architect in Mexico
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Waterfront
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Preliminary and Construction Documents
Fun Fact
I visited Area 51.
Andres Fernandez
Senior Project Manager
Email: arf@orbarch.com
About Andres
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Registrations/Certifications
Arquitecto (Registered in Mexico)
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Broadstone Washington
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
SD through CD
Fun Fact
Architects, engineers and doctors bury their mistakes in the ground.
Jairo Juliao
Project Manager / Quality Control
Email: jej@orbarch.com
About Jairo
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
National University of Colombia
Registrations/Certifications
Registered in Colombia
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Aura Uptown, Broadstone on 7th St, BS Westgate
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Construction Administration
Fun Fact
I have lived in 5 different states in 22 years in the US
Erika George
Office Manager
Email: elg@orbarch.com
About Erika
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
ORB Architecture, I received my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Human Development at California Lutheran University.
Registrations/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Your biggest featured project at ORB
Fortunately, I get to touch all projects as they start! Some of my favorites have been Broadstone Lincoln, Aura Watermark, and The Standard.
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Pre-development, Office Management, Contracts, and Employee Benefits.
Fun Fact
I can sing you the Hamilton Musical from beginning to end.
Laura Davidson
Accounting/Billing Manager
Email: acct@orbarch.com
About Laura
Where did you receive your education in architecture?
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Finance Management
Registrations/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Your biggest featured project at ORB
ORB Finance Management
What phase of the project do you primarily focus on?
Accounting
Fun Fact
I’m a certified Reflexologist in my spare time.