The Board of Directors is an advisory board that provides support for the company vision and structure put forth by the Strategy Group and the Management Group. The Board of Directors will review and approve company financial decisions and major initiatives

Our Organization 11 Company Profile

Doug Anderson CEO + PRINCIPAL

Doug Anderson joined Charlan Brock Architects in 1982 and has been an integral part of our team ever since. He brings incredible leadership and insight, and is responsible for all aspects of developing and managing a project’s design.

From design development, to project budget and scheduling, to construction documents and construction administration, he is committed to the delivery of a quality, finished project.

He is a mentor and teacher to many of our team members, and he strives to continually advance the quality of service and end products produced by CBA.

Doug’s projects have included over 25,000 garden style and mid-rise apartment units, hundreds of condominium units, mixed-use/town centers, yacht/beach clubs, and retail centers. A tenacious reader and researcher, Doug devotes himself to staying ahead of the curve regarding the latest systems, techniques, and information to give our clients and projects an advantage in all respects and maximize their success.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University // Bachelor of Science // 1985

Oklahoma State University // Bachelor of Science // 1985

North Carolina State University // Master of Arts, MLA // 1988

LICENSING

LEED AP

Scrum Master

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

COO Forum

Board of Directors at the Brevard Family Partnership

Past member of the CEO & Executive Advisory Group at the Vistage CEO Network

Past member of the Board of Directors at the Wake Tech Foundation

Past member of the Board of Directors at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Past member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

National Eagle Scout Association

Habitat for Humanity

David Brownlee LEED AP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER + PRINCIPAL

As a transformational executive, David serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Charlan Brock Architects. With proven leadership and management abilities, he directs business operations, setting strategies for business growth, process improvement, and delivery of innovation strategy development. His diverse and versatile skill sets make him adept at not only analyzing situations but building and executing plans for improvement and success.

David’s leadership style is best described as collaborative and hands-on. He seeks to interact daily with individuals, coaching them to deliver beyond their expectations and overcome difficult times. Having been described as a persuader, David proactively connects quickly to build relationships grounded in mutual respect and trust with his team.

As a versatile leader, David’s skills have led to many leadership positions within the architectural field. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Principal with BRPH Architects and Engineers, as well as Principal and multiple Director roles with Perkins & Will Architects. He demonstrates strong business acumen, an ability to be agile and adaptable in a changing environment, and skill sets necessary to build high performance global teams that deliver.

Throughout his career, David has found success as an accomplished speaker, author, and active community leader, and he has been honored to utilize his business knowledge to serve on several not-for-profit boards.

EDUCATION

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico // Bachelor of Architecture

LICENSING

Licensed architect in Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee

NCARB Certified

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

AIA // American Institute of Architects

Cristian Oquendo AIA PRESIDENT + PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

Cristian Oquendo joined Charlan Brock Architects in 2014 with a commercial/entertainment background. Having worked in Central Florida’s theme park industry, he brings an outside the box creative problem-solving mentality to every design challenge that comes his way. As a designer for CBA, he leads the team to find artistic solutions that are in tune with the technical parameters of our projects.

Cristian’s passion is creating communities that harmonize with the existing conditions of their environments, while serving and supporting fellow team members so they can achieve the best design possible. He embraces state of the art software, utilizing it to create immersive experiences to help our clients visualize their goals and showcase CBA’s thoughtfully-designed architecture.

In addition to his responsibilities as a Partner at CBA, Cristian is a Lead Designer and Project Architect.

Mary Moltzan

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C VICE PRESIDENT + PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Mary Moltzan joined Charlan Brock Architects in 1994, and has worked on a wide variety of residential projects, from mid-rise garden apartment buildings to oceanfront high-rise condominiums with parking garages.

Mary’s expertise lies in designing luxurious living experiences at all market levels while solving the myriad technical issues that can occur. She takes great care to meet our clients’ criteria in strategic ways that will ensure compliance with all regulations and construction requirements.

EDUCATION

École d’architecture in Versailles

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign // Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Arizona State University // Master of Architecture (Urban Design)

LICENSING

Licensed architect in 7 states

NCARB Certified

LEED AP BD+C

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

AIA // American Institute of Architects

CREW Network // Commercial Real Estate Women

Whether she is designing a garden apartment complex or a high-rise condominium project, Mary’s goal is for all dwelling units to be desirable in function and livability, meet ever-changing government regulations, and still be constructed economically and efficiently. Mary knows that every project presents its own site challenges, and closely coordinates with civic and landscape professionals to achieve a successful outcome.

Index Practitioner ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

AIA // American Institute of Architects

Craig Garbarini AIA, LEED AP VICE PRESIDENT + PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Craig Garbarini joined CBA in 1996, and was named partner in 2018. He grew up in a military household and had the unique experience of never living in the same location for longer than two years until he enrolled at the University of Illinois in 1987. During his time there, he was awarded academic scholarships, made the Dean’s list, and was inducted into the Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society. Our clients respect Craig’s experience, dedication, and the way he develops and maintains relationships while keeping projects on schedule and on budget. In addition to his residential work, he was involved in the programming and master planning for Daytona Beach Shores City Center and a number of commercial buildings.

Craig’s personal philosophy is that it’s important to enjoy and respect the people you work with. He can be a man of few words, but when he does speak up, it is always thoughtful and oftentimes delivered with a sharp sense of humor.

EDUCATION

Seminole State College // Architectural Building Technologies // 1994

University of Central Florida // Journalism & Marketing (Continued Education)

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

IDignity

A Gift for Teaching

Allen Dapson VICE PRESIDENT + PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF BEST PRACTICES

Allen Dapson joined Charlan Brock Architects in 2000 with a diverse background, and from the beginning was a great fit with the CBA family. His expert understanding of how to put together a solid set of plans quickly became evident, and he was rapidly promoted to a Project Manager. Allan is a skilled and pragmatic problem solver with a congenial and personal management style which is appreciated by both clients and team members alike.

Allen’s wide-ranging experience—with projects spanning residential, retail, restaurants, timeshares, hotels, mixed use, mid-rise, and high-rise—is one of his greatest strengths. For condos and apartments alone, has developed over 15,000 units. Allen recognizes that the best designs come from healthy collaboration, not only between design and engineering teams, but owners, property management experts, and end users as well.

Allen’s exemplary leadership skills and passion for quality led him to establish our Best Practices division, which provides empowering tools and protocols for teams to excel in producing high quality work. He also established CBA’s Human Resource department, with an emphasis on preserving our unique and caring culture.

EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis // Bachelor of Architecture // 2006

Washington University in St. Louis // Bachelor of Business Administration // 2006

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

ULI // Urban Land Institute

Matt Charlan PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Matt Charlan grew up in Central Florida and attended Washington University in St. Louis where he studied Art and Architectural Design. In 2006 he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture with concentrations in Urban Studies and Political Science. Concurrently, Matt earned a second Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with focuses in International Business and Marketing.

After graduation he worked for a small architectural firm in St. Louis. In 2007, Matt started a guerrilla marketing agency called D.I.A. Studios which used urban art as a method to support redevelopment of some of St. Louis’s challenged neighborhoods. In 2009, Matt seized an opportunity to move to Boston to continue his pursuits of architecture and marketing. There he worked on several architectural projects, as well as commissioned paintings.

Matt has been with CBA since 2011. In addition to his duties as Partner, he is a Project Designer and Director of Marketing. He is an advocate for healthy, resilient, and inclusive place-making, and he embraces his personal mission:

“To improve the human experience.”

Education

Mississippi State University // Bachelor of Education

LICENSING

Certified General Contractor

Tanner Brock CGC PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION ADMIN

Growing up around CBA’s Central Florida office, Tanner Brock showed a strong penchant early on for making meaningful impacts in team environments. This strength would prove to shape his future educational and career trajectory when he attended Mississippi State University on a baseball scholarship, captained his team, and earned the 2001 SEC Pitcher of the Year Award. After graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Education, Tanner joined CBA in 2004 and is one of several second-generation employees.

Tanner became heavily involved in the construction side of our firm, joining our Construction Administration department and obtaining his Certified General Contractor license. In his time with CBA, he has worked on hundreds of projects and over $1B in construction, and he went on to become Director of CA. Tanner is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with our contractors, and enjoys working in the field alongside his skilled teammates. Construction Administration has grown and strengthened under Tanner’s leadership, and he was named a Partner in the firm to bring his expertise to the rest of our company.

LICENSING

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 66

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Martin Lehr PRINCIPAL + DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

Martin Lehr oversees Charlan Brock Architects’ Quality Assurance operations. A lifelong learner with a zeal for problem solving, he and his team provide Construction Phase Services on over 50 projects throughout the United States with a total cost of construction in excess of $2billion. Martin’s background is diverse; his early professional years were spent in the Marines and at Merrill Lynch, and it wasn’t until he was in his mid-twenties before discovering his love for construction and design.

Progressing through the trades and into project management, Martin has experience in every facet of the project life cycle. Prior to joining CBA, Martin served as a commercial construction project manager delivering projects for clients such as REI and Walt Disney World, where he served as the Owner’s Representative for Space 220, a highly themed interstellar culinary experience that he shamelessly describes as being “out of this world.” He also worked on a resort-wide program reimagining the guest flow experience at each of the resort’s park entries.

When he isn’t providing excellent client and contractor support, Martin likes to spend his time in his shop, cooking, running, diving, or being off on any number of adventures with his dear wife, Rachael.

EDUCATION

University of Florida // Master of Architecture // 1974

Awarded AIA School Medal for excellence in the study of architecture

Certificate of Urban Studies

LICENSING

Licensed architect in 12 states

NCARB Certified

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

AIA // American Institute of Architects

AIA National Housing Committee

ULI // Urban Land Institute

Gary F. Brock AIA DIRECTOR EMERITUS + FOUNDER PRINCIPAL

Gary Brock co-founded Charlan Brock Architects in 1981, and for 40 years has been a strong guiding influence for our growth and success in the multifamily, mixed-use, and student housing industries. He credits an empowering and collaborative environment, fostered by our founders, for cultivating and sustaining the talented staff who provide our clients with the highest quality service.

Gary has been a contributor to many publications, and has been instrumental in leading our firm to numerous national and regional design awards in the multi-family and student housing industries. He provides clients with creative and constructible design solutions that have helped our firm gain recognition as a national leader in the housing market.

Gary has been integral in providing the business and financial leadership for our firm.

EDUCATION

University of Florida // Bachelor of Architecture // 1974

LICENSING

Licensed architect in 17 states

NCARB Certified

ASSOCIATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

AIA // American Institute of Architects

AIA National Housing Committee

ULI // Urban Land Institute

ULI District Steering Committee

Past Director of the AIA Mid-Florida Chapter

Past President of the All-Suites Hotel and Motel Association

Butch Charlan AIA DIRECTOR EMERITUS + FOUNDER PRINCIPAL

A native of Florida, Butch Charlan co-founded Charlan Brock Architects in 1981, and for 40 years has honed his skills in the science and art of creative collaboration. His life’s mission has been to yield design solutions that are in harmony with our clients’ critical parameters; to discover what needs may lie within their subconscious, requiring only encouragement to come out.

Butch sees his work as a passionate journey of empowerment that is not complete until the architecture is built and functioning above all expectations. He draws on his own expertise, as well as the talented staff and consultants that share in the process with him. For Butch, the highest standards for marketability, constructability, and sustainability must be exceeded for the project to be considered a true success.

Butch heads the strategic planning for our firm and shares responsibility for much of our initial programming, conceptual land planning, and architectural design. He has spoken frequently at housing and resort conferences and has contributed articles to Builder Magazine, Professional Builder, Southeast Home Builder, Florida Home Builder and Multi-Housing News.

It takes commitment at every level to provide the best possible environment for a neighborhood to grow. Creating vibrant, exciting places requires a deep understanding of the project, from the land and surrounding areas all the way to what future residents will expect to enrich their lives. Throughout our Vision Development, we study the region’s history, community concerns, problems that require solving, and potential guidelines that will frame our work.

Our approach to every project is rooted in collaboration, one of our Core Values. Collaboration enables us to hone in on the needs, ideas, and stories behind the communities we design.

As outlined in the phases below, our development process enables us to understand each project from a task and deliverable point of view. Maintaining flexibility is highly important, as projects can have many factors outside the control of our internal team and our clients.

1. Vision Development

2. Feasibility Studies

3. Schematic Design

4. Design Development

5. Construction Documentation

6. Construction Administration