James Petersen
As Director of Engineering, James brings four decades of experience in engineering integrated building mechanical systems. He founded Petersen Engineering, inc., now an SMRT company, and continues to connect MEP/FP systems with building science, building enclosures, and integrative design processes, aligning technical performance with the priorities of building users, clients, and owners. James has served…
Doug Kumph
Doug serves as Director of Housing Practice, bringing extensive experience in operations, business and project management, team leadership, and the design, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. He began his career in the MEP/FP industry at Petersen Engineering, now an SMRT company, and went on to hold senior leadership roles in…
Christine Thomas
As Project Management Leader of the Housing Practice at SMRT, Christine brings twenty years of experience spanning mechanical systems design, regulatory compliance, and project management in the power generation field before joining Petersen Engineering, now an SMRT company. Her background across engineering and project management allows her to bridge technical discussions across disciplines and levels…
Zeb Pease
Zeb Pease works at the intersection of structural design and environmental performance. At SMRT, his work spans structural design, embodied carbon assessments, and life cycle assessments, supporting project teams in evaluating structural systems through the lenses of performance, constructability, cost, and carbon impact. As one of SMRT’s SE 2050 Carbon Champions and a member of…
Jon Kasper
Jonathan is a principal with 19 years of experience in mechanical engineering design. He has designed mechanical solutions for a diverse range of projects involving clients in government, commercial, research, and laboratory facilities. He has experience in providing clients with energy-efficient and operational flexibility systems.
Bryan Wolf
Bryan leads IT Operations at SMRT, bringing a grounded, service-oriented approach to the systems and support infrastructure that keep the firm running. Before joining SMRT, he held IT leadership roles at Cowan Systems and supported federal organizations including the White House Communications Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency, experience that shaped his instinct for building…
Carrie Spitz
Carrie is a Project Architect specializing in technically complex cleanroom and advanced manufacturing facilities. With experience across pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, and EV battery manufacturing sectors, she leads integrated teams from early concept through construction, translating demanding performance requirements into constructible, high-quality solutions. A background in K–12 and higher education design sharpened her instinct for environments that…
Kiah Wagner
Kiah leads SMRT’s marketing design and creative direction, bringing over a decade of experience developing thoughtful, mission-driven visual communications. She oversees creative strategy across print and digital platforms, ensuring the firm’s brand is expressed with consistency, intention, and purpose. With a background spanning public media and nonprofit advocacy, Kiah excels at translating complex ideas into…
Nat Cram
Nat leads with purpose, designing spaces that elevate experience and drive performance. With over 20 years of architectural expertise across higher education, hospitality, government, and workplace sectors, he brings a global perspective and a commitment to solving complex challenges through design. At SMRT, Nat guides multidisciplinary teams through strategic planning and project delivery. He’s known…
Christopher McAllister
As the Project Management Leader of the Life Sciences & Nutrition and Advanced Manufacturing Practices, Chris is a seasoned architect with a passion for designing high-performance environments that meet demanding technical and operational requirements. With more than seven years of experience, he has led the design of advanced facilities for government, healthcare, life sciences, and…