Thomas Kruse
Principal / Architect
tomk@pjhm.com

Charlene Yarnall
Principal / Architect
char@pjhm.com

Kenneth Podany
Principal / Architect
ken@pjhm.com

Leo Johnson
Principal / Architect
leo@pjhm.com

Tom has been with PJHM for the last 16 years. Before PJHM, Tom was able to develop his skills by mentoring under Howard H. Morgridge, F.A.I.A., designing and planning multiple educational facility projects. Tom incorporates an innovative approach to the development and uncovering of site usages. In addition, Tom makes it a point to stay up with the latest educational technologies and building materials to ensure our clients the best quality and value.

Tom has served as the Project Architect for hundreds of educational facility modernizations and new construction projects. Tom’s approach to optimizing service is to incorporate strong and effective communication amongst all vested parties within each project. Tom’s commitment and experience allows him to serve as a true extension of the facilities department, lending to the all important client partnership principles necessary for project success.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1980

 

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Architect, State of California No. C15585

 

PROJECT LIST

EL CAMINO COLLEGE

• Library Media Technology Center
• College Library
• Cafeteria and Book Store
• Student Services Building

 

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

• Stadium Planning
• Pool Complex
• Student Services Center Modernization

 

WHITTIER COLLEGE

• New Aquatic Center
• Hall of Fame Center Modernization

 

W.S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Golden Valley High School
• West Ranch High School

 

HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Professional Development Service Center
• Idyllwild School Addition
• Acacia Middle School Modernization
• Hemet High School Weight Room & Stadium
• Cottonwood Well Addition
• Harmony Elementary School
• West Valley High School Aquatic Center & Stadium
• District-wide Modernization Program

 

PERRIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

• New Middle School
• Heritage High School Modernization
• Paloma Valley High School Modernization
• CNG Fueling Station
• Heritage High School Agricultural Center
• Heritage High School Gym and Pool Building

 

 

Charlene has been with PJHM for the last 18 years. She has an extensive background in construction and facility planning/financing-related activities pertaining to a broad diversity of projects. She provides an outstanding set of planning and program development skills and service capabilities that will help serve your District in pursuing all available funding opportunities. Charlene has assisted nearly all of our clients in maximizing their state matching funds for eligible projects. In addition, Charlene assists in every aspect associated with planning and conducting feasibility analyses for projects. She encompasses one of the many strategies outside of PJHM designs that brings more value to each project through exemplary and comprehensive services shaped to individual client needs.

EDUCATION

Educational Facilities Planning - University of California, Riverside, 1999

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Coalition for Adequate School Housing

-CASH Legislative Advisory Committee 2010-2012

 

PROJECT LIST

BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Anna Hause Elementary School
• Tournament Hills Elementary School
• Sundance Elementary School
• Beaumont High School

 

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• District-wide Facility Planning and State Program Assistance since 1998
• Facilities Needs Assessment 2007

 

CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• The Preserve K-8 School with Joint-Use

 

CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Rosa Parks School
• Orange Elementary School
• Clara Barton Elementary School
• Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School

 

HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• District-wide Facility Planning (9 sites)
• Facilities Master Plan, 2004 with annual updates through 2008

IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Stonegate Elementary School (CHPS)**
• PA-40 Middle School (CHPS)**
• Vista Verde Elementary School
• Canyon View Elementary School
• Oak Creek Elementary School
• Lakeside Middle School Modernization
• Alderwood Basics School

 

JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• District-wide Facility Planning and State Program Assistance since 2001

RIM OF THE WORLD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• District-Wide Program for Measure “W”
• School Closure/Consolidation Analysis and Report

** CHPS - Collaborative for High Performance Schools **

 

Ken has spent the last 22 years with PJHM. In addition to his activities as Chief Executive Officer, Ken partners with our educational clientele to implement program and project specific endeavors. Ken’s years in service to California schools enables him to fully comprehend and successfully navigate through the many hurdles that are ever-present in our industry. His thorough and creative spirit instills comprehensive yet flexible design solutions to fulfill client program needs.

Ken has been the guiding force behind PJHM’s service orientated approach to project design. His attention to detail and demand for high quality construction documents is geared to limit the possibility of incurring unnecessary and unforeseen costs on a project. In addition, Ken is able to satisfy unique client demands and maximize the total value of each design by drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience as an educational facility designer.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Architect, State of California No. C28889

Architect, State of Colorado No. 203227

 

PROJECT LIST

 

CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• The Preserve - Joint Use Park, Library, K-8 School

CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Rosa Parks School

 

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Rio Vista Elementary School

 

FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Robert C. Fisler School
• Ladera Vista Performing Arts Center Addition
• MPR at Multiple Sites
• District-wide Modernizations

 

IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Stonegate Elementary School (CHPS)**
• PA-40 Middle School (CHPS)**
• Lakeside Middle School Modernization

 

JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• District Office
• Anthony Traina Elementary School
• Tom Hawkins Classroom Additions

 

LAGUNA BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• El Morro School Modernization

 

SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Lytle Creek K-8 School
• Modernizations at 3 High Schools

** CHPS - Collaborative for High Performance Schools **

 

Leo has been with PJHM for the last 24 years. His primary focus has been project design, project/client development, and firm enhancement. Leo’s history and commitment to educational design brings experience to his work that provides thoughtful, quality new construction and modernization projects for PJHM’s educational clients. His leadership and creativity are invaluable assets within the firm and to our clients. A wealth of educational design experience guides Leo’s creative and effective approach to solving individual client needs for each project. In addition, Leo incorporates the latest design features and available solutions for each client based on the best available means to improve flexibility and lower life-cycle costs in each building. Also, Leo ensures that open communication and a strong team environment is created in the projects PJHM is involved by clearly identifying communication channels and uncovering exact client needs/wants for each project.

EDUCATION

Masters of Architecture - Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 2010
Bachelor of Architecture - Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 1985
Continuing Education via Professional Affiliations and workshop participation in AIA, CASH, and COE Facility Solution Group meetings.

REGISTRATION

Architect, State of California No. C25377

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects
Coalition for Adequate School Housing

 

 PROJECT LIST

BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Beaumont High School Modernization
• Beaumont High School 2-Story Classroom Addition
• New Beaumont High School Aquatic Center
• New Beaumont High School Theater

 

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Shorecliffs Middle School Modernization
• San Clemente High School Modernization
• San Juan Hills High School Pool
• Capo Valley High School Pool
• San Clemente High School Auxiliary Gym / Pool Building
• Ole Hansen Conversion

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Huntington Beach High School Modernization
• Huntington Beach High School Athletic Facilities
• Ocean View Adult Ed / Coast High School
• Ocean View High School Modernization
• Ocean View High School Stadium
• Ocean View High School Aquatic Center

 

ROMOLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Romoland Elementary School Modernization
• Romoland Middle School
• Boulder Ridge K-8 School
• Heritage Lake K-8 School

 

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Patrick Henry High School Modernization
• Patrick Henry High School Theater