ABOUT BSPARK

Principal/ Human Design Champion

As a Great Falls resident, Sophia feels a deep responsibility for the resources of our community. She is actively growing BSpark’s diverse team to offer excellence in design, technical expertise and project delivery. Prior to moving to Great Falls, Sophia worked with Tempe-based Architekton as Project Architect and Project Manager on several YMCAs, Recreation and Athletic Centers and classroom facilities.

Principal

With over 30 years of experience in the field, Keith is a knowledgeable and intuitive architect. Flexible and adaptable to move with the flow of design and to discover new possibilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and quickly react to challenges and unexpected situations. Highly talented at understanding separate elements of a project and aligning them with the context of production to provide efficient, workable and well-designed solutions. During his career, Keith has been able to work and teach abroad, gaining invaluable international experience reflected in his work. His particular professional interests lie in contemporary architecture, architectural technology and architectural narrative.

Designer

Itzaí has over 18 years of experience planning, creating and developing architectural projects from conceptual design through construction. Having worked on multiple residential, retail, civic and commercial projects, he has a deep knowledge of an array of processes, materials and methods of construction. Itzaí owned his architecture firm in Mexico City for 8 years, before moving to Denver, CO, with his wife and dog. In addition to being a talented designer with a great attitude and personal drive to advance the architectural field, Itzaí is a master of BIM software and renderings and a LEED Green Associate.

Interior Designer

Tyece is an Interior Designer who designs spaces that are equally functional and aesthetically pleasing. She is a results-driven individual with a keen eye for detail. Her project experience spans from government and educational facilities to commercial buildings and residential properties. She is passionate about her family and her community, filling her free time with a hearty balance of both.

Architect

Jannel has 17 years of experience, is licensed in Arizona and Washington, has taught at Arizona State University and sat as a guest critic for architectural design studios at Portland State University. She spent the early years of her career in Arizona working with Sophia on local university and community-based projects. She moved to Portland, Oregon, with her spouse to explore the Pacific Northwest. Eleven years later, and with lots of camping, hiking and mountain biking to show for it, Jannel has built a robust portfolio in higher-education with an additional focus on low-income, multi-family housing and complex renovation projects. She recently started up her own architectural practice in Portland. Jannel and Sophia are currently collaborating on the University of Montana Western Student Wellness Center project in Dillon, Montana. 

Designer/ Quality Control

Eric moved to Montana in 2017, and started collaborating with Sophia on local residential, commercial, and multi family projects. Eric guides the whole BSPARK team towards excellence in design and technical performance. His experience with executing design-build projects ground his aesthetic sense in practical constructability and cost awareness. He is also a senior architect and project manager with the Phoenix-based company, Construction Zone, working remotely on both commercial and residential projects in Arizona, California and Florida. A licensed architect, Eric has received design awards from both the State and Western Mountain Region American Institute of Architects.