Thomas Kruse
Principal / Architect
tomk@pjhm.com

Charlene Yarnall
Principal 
char@pjhm.com

Kenneth Podany
Principal / Architect
ken@pjhm.com

Leo Johnson
Principal / Architect
leo@pjhm.com

Tom started at PJHM in 1993. 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

NCARB No. 

 

Charlene started at PJHM in 1992. 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

 

 

Ken has been with PJHM since 1987. 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

 

 

 

Leo started at PJHM in 1986. 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