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

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

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

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

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.

Tim Rice

Tim Rice

Project Manager

Email:  trr@orbarch.com

Peter Gormley

Peter Gormley

Senior Project Manager

Email: pfg@orbarch.com

Erika George

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

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.