Principal Architect
Dan Brittain
As Principal Architect, Dan has a passion for simplicity and a straight forward approach to design. He focuses on working smarter not harder. His experience is in a wide array of building types and enjoys the challenge each and every project brings. Dan has a belief in education and affordable housing for everyone which allows him to work closely with entities and jurisdictions to provide these services. As a firm proponent of the Golden Rule, Dan believes it is a fundamental aspect of life and tries to practice it everyday. Be Kind to Others and They will Be Kind in Return…
A graduate of The University of Tennessee School of Architecture in 1998, Dan received his Architectural license in 2002 and is currently licensed in several states. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dan enjoys working with aspiring youth and is a member of the local AIA K-12 Outreach Committee.
Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, family, pets, and is proud to have three wonderful children. He is fascinated by vintage photography, collects old archaic camera equipment, and likes spending time in his darkroom. Dan also fantasizes about tinkering around with his massive collection of classic cars that he hopes to have someday.
Studio Design Director
Michelle Mokry
Michelle has been a successful Project Manager at The Architecture Collaborative for over 6 years. As the firm has grown, so has she — and TAC is proud to welcome her as its new Studio Design Director.
With 18+ years of experience in architecture and design, Michelle manages the office’s design standards and supervises the design department. Her responsibilities include overseeing design presentations, monitoring project development, and providing design direction and support to ensure consistent, high-quality work firm-wide. She possesses a thorough knowledge of architectural practice, with particular emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, engineering integration, and building costs and codes.
Michelle is also active in the professional community, volunteering with the AIA and CSI to support design’s broader impact on the community.
Outside of work, Michelle recently completed building a custom home with her husband — an experience that gave her valuable firsthand insight into the challenges building owners face, deepening her perspective as a designer. She enjoys gardening, cooking, making wine, boating, and spending time with her husband and their animal menagerie. A self-described sun goddess and foodie, Michelle also loves planning trips to new sunny destinations.
Project Manager
Ryan Smith
As a Project Manager, Ryan thrives when puzzling out space and making designs with a broad-brush stroke. He likes thinking big and then slowly working inward to the small details through sketching in plan, section and perspective. Ryan believes that everything needs moderation – even moderation. In many instances, extremes may crumble foundations and lead to an impermanent solution. Ryan applies this idea to architecture through balancing design, practicality, function, while being diligent with the client’s needs.
Ryan graduated from The University of Tennessee School of Architecture program in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Ryan enjoys helping out wherever he can.
Ryan spends his free time geeking out over computers and gadgets, climbing boulders and fake boulders, playing pickleball, playing music, cooking, hanging out with his awesome cat Twix and going on photography adventures. Ryan plans to build an arsenal of foam dart guns in the storage room unbeknownst to Dan.
Project Manager
Josh Barnard
Josh is a Project Manager who works directly with clients and the design team to bring their vision to life. With more than 9 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry, he brings a well-rounded, ground-up perspective to every project, having worked across multiple disciplines including architecture, survey, and civil engineering.
Josh graduated from Walters State Community College in 2008 with an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Technology, focused on Drafting and Design — right as the job market took a downturn. After a brief stint in banking, he found his way back to his true passion, landing in Knoxville in 2012 to kick his career into the right direction.
Outside the office, Josh can be found outdoors with his fiancée, Ashley and their two dogs, whether by land or water. He is currently converting his Toyota 4Runner into an overlanding rig to fuel his cross-country adventures.
Strategic Development
Stan McCall
Having worked in the affordable housing industry since the early 2000s, Stan adds over 20 years of HUD experience including Capital Fund Program, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, Grant Writing, and more to The Architecture Collaborative’s team of professionals. Coupled with an extensive background in construction, ranging from sub-contracting to general contracting of residential and commercial construction projects, stan adds significant value to TAC’s continued strategic development and to best serve its clientele with their long-range development goals.
Stan has a passion for fairness and has learned for a project to be successful, it must work well for everyone on the team, therefore implementing a “success for all” strategy is paramount in how he prepares everything from a project’s conception to closeout.
When not working with our clients, you will likely find Stan being “PaPa” to his biggest fans, Beau and Rhett. If not, you might find him enjoying his newfound passion: hiking the beautiful trails of East Tennessee.
Grants Manager - Housing
Lorien Faber
Lorien is an experienced Grants professional with a career background in Nonprofit Development, Real Estate, Project Management, and Program Administration. She brings her 20+ years of combined experience to her new role at TAC as Grants Manager working closely with our clients in the affordable housing industry. She has a passion for giving back to her community and looks forward to representing TAC as we work to expand high-quality, affordable housing opportunities across the state of Tennessee.
Lorien is a lifelong student and is always seeking new avenues for personal and professional development. A graduate of Michigan State University, she relocated from Michigan to East Tennessee in 2008 to raise her family and never gets tired of catching views of the Smokies while driving through Knoxville.
When not in the office or in the field, Lorien enjoys exploring the mountains, traveling, trying out new local restaurants, and most importantly, spending time with her daughter and son, friends, family, and turbo-charged rescue puppy, River. She also has the privilege of managing an equine-assisted program for Parkinson’s patients on weekends, a passion project she began four years ago with a local nonprofit, some friends, and a vision for bringing hope to individuals living with chronic illness.
Interior Designer
Annaleise Bradbury Jenkins
Annaleise is a licensed Interior Designer at TAC, where she leads material selection, design development, and interior coordination across the firm’s project portfolio. A Knoxville native and University of Tennessee graduate, Annaleise brings a deep, personal connection to the communities she designs for.
She is passionate about creating spaces that feel both magical and uniquely tailored to the people who inhabit them. With a strong eye for graphic design, Annaleise enjoys bringing concepts to life through renderings and presentation boards, guiding each project from initial idea to finished space.
Outside the studio, Annaleise can be found exploring Old City’s coffee shops, staying active at the gym, or spending time with her husband and their two cats in downtown Knoxville.
Architectural Designer
Allen Quinlan
Allen recently finished his Bachelor of Architecture in 2024 from the University of Tennessee. During Allen’s time in architecture school, you could find him at just about every sporting event there was or in the studio. During the week, you’ll often find him at his desk with Revit on one screen and something from ESPN on another (usually golf). Aspiring towards licensure, Allen is entering the professional world of architecture for the first time. While digital drawing and modeling is his strong suit, he dabbles in the ever long tradition of sketching to iterate his thoughts and ideas. His young, technology driven mind offers a unique perspective to the TAC team.
Allen likes to spend his free time downtown at a brewery with his buddies, on the golf course, or watching YouTube like the iPad kid he really is. He also likes to spend occasional time away from the great state of Tennessee to visit his family back in West Virginia (not Virginia Rick, they’re different). Country roads take me home.
Architectural Designer
Jenny Miranda
As an Architectural Designer, Jenny brings to the team a strong focus on residential projects and thoughtful, people-centered design. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University and brings experience from working at two other firms, where she developed a solid foundation in residential design. Jenny is currently working toward earning her NCARB licensure, continuing to expand her professional skill set and expertise.
Jenny is passionate about creating spaces that feel livable, comfortable, and adaptable. She believes homes should evolve with the people who inhabit them and strives to design environments that provide a sense of comfort and belonging for anyone who walks through the door.
Outside of the office, Jenny can usually be found immersed in a good story, whether through video games, audiobooks, tv or any form of media with compelling storytelling. When she’s not exploring new fictional worlds, she enjoys trying new restaurants with her partner and collecting materials for their growing scrapbook.
Office Manager
Lisa Goldade
Lisa comes to TAC with a background in customer service. She likes being on the front line as the first voice and smiling face to greet clients. She started in the field of Electrical Distribution, working her way up from Receptionist to Inside Sales. She has also worked as an Office Manager at an investment firm and worked in Senior Housing Property Management.
Lisa likes variety in her days and being able to offer support wherever needed to get projects completed. Team approach all the way! She believes in building strong connections with clients to ensure they have an amazing experience with our company, so they feel valued and comfortable working with us through the process of their projects.
In her free time, she enjoys time with her dog, spending time outside, camping, hiking, biking, growing flowers, day trips and especially visiting the beach. She also likes going to concerts, cooking and experimenting with new recipes.
Architectural Designer
Rick Rogers
Ex-surfer, avid fisher, and self-proclaimed “old guy,” Rick brings over 30 years of experience in the Architecture industry to the TAC team. His range of experience gives him a unique outlook on design that focuses on connecting minutiae to illuminate the bigger picture of a project.
While he may not talk about himself very much, Rick’s “been drawin’ something since 1986,” and his drafts speak for themselves.
Architectural Designer
Michael Tierney
Michael works with the design team to bring the clients ideas to life, but still cares deeply about people and how each project will impact the clients and end users. He is a Navy veteran and served in the engineering department on a submarine. He has more than 8 years of civilian experience in the Architecture/Engineering industry.
Michael is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management with collateral in Entrepreneurship.
Michael is a real family man with six kids. He enjoys drawing, painting, writing, cooking, and martial arts.
Office Cat
Kingsport
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Translation: Rescued from a jobsite in Kingsport, TN, Kingsport the Office Cat spends his days trying to eat Nerf darts and drinking water from the sink. Kingsport is a critical component of the TAC team, serving as emotional support during busy weeks.