Our Team
Dawn Sherry
Owner of Sherry & Associates, Architects Inc. Since 1990.
Prior Work Experience:
John Carl Warnecke, Washington DC
DMHM Architects, Washington DC
Superstudio, Cristiano Toraldo di Francia, Florence, Italy
California License #C24906
North Carolina License # 15947
American Institute of Architects AIA Member
Former Chair/Vice Chair / City of Santa Barbara Board of Architectural Review
Downtown Santa Barbara Member 2020 – 2023
Santa Barbara Yacht Club Board of Directors 2018-2020
Current and Past Organizations:
Current Member American Institute of Architects
Member National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Board of Directors Class of 2020, Santa Barbara Yacht Club (2018-2020)
Current Board Member, Membership Committee Santa Barbara Yacht Club
Past Board of Directors, Downtown Santa Barbara (2020 – 2023)
County Office of Emergency Services, Disaster Assessment Volunteer
Keyboard Player, Midnight Mynx 2011-2018
Drummer, Suedes 2021-present
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA 1989.
Washington / Alexandria Center for Architecture, 1988-1989.
Cal Poly International Exchange Program / Florence, Italy 1989.
If Dawn was not an Architect, she would be working in Music Video Production and editing.
Other passions include:
World Dance for Humanity
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Organic Soup Kitchen
Surfers for Strays, Ixtapa, Mexico
Spirit Animal: Eagle
Lauren Ballantyne
Project Architect for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc. since 2013.
Education:
Associates of arts, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara 2003.
When not at work, Lauren’s favorite thing to do is share a meal with friends and family.
If Lauren did not work in Architecture she would obviously be a Popstar.
Spirit Animal: Orca
Hyun Bae Cho
Project Manager for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc. since 2013.
Education:
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Kon-Kuk University, Seoul, South Korea 1998.
Master of Architecture, Kon-Kuk University, Seoul, South Korea 2000.
Master of Architecture, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 2003.
My most favorite thing is playing with my little girl, Allison.
If Hyun Bae did not work in Architecture he would be a Product designer.
Spirit Animal: Ox per Chinese Zodiac Sign
Brooke VanDuyne
Project Manager for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc.
Education:
University of Oklahoma
Brooke recently joined SAA from Oklahoma City with a background in working in the Oil and Gas Industry in Acquisitions and Divestitures.
When Brooke isn’t working she enjoys spending time baking sweet treats for friends or being outdoors, preferably at the beach or in the harbor.
Brooke is a classically trained former ballerina who remains an avid supporter of the fine arts.
If Brooke was not working in Architecture, she would be an Author and Illustrator of Children’s Books
Spirit Animal: Horse
Paul Sicat
Project Manager for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc.
Paul began his architecture career in 2002 working for Jim Zimmerman as his mentor. Joining Sherry and Associates in 2015, Paul brings valuable experience working with clients on numerous residential and commercial projects.
When he is not working, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and also traveling.
If Paul was not working in Architecture he would have joined the Military, US Air Force to become a Fighter pilot.
Spirit Animal: Penguin
Faydra Gage, P.E.
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2015
In her spare time, Faydra enjoys camping, live music, and making charcuterie boards.
If Faydra was not working in this industry, she would run a yoga studio/yoga retreats.
Spirit Animal: Elephant
Gene Chun
Project Manager for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc.
Education:
University of Kansas
Before Sherry and Associates, Gene worked on hospitality/food service projects in Colorado and interiors when he transitioned to California.
Gene enjoys the outdoors. Outside of the office, you can usually find him golfing, biking, hiking, or at the beach.
If Gene did not work, he would be sailing around the world.
Spirit Animal: Volkswagen Rabbit
Rebekka Fortman
Office Manager for Sherry and Associates, Architects Inc. since 2006.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in International Business, Cal State Northridge, 2002.
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA 2008.
When she is not working Rebekka enjoys cake design, reading, and traveling.
If Rebekka did not work in Architecture she would be a teacher or in International Business.
Spirit Animal: Cat
Brigitte
2014 to present
If Brigitte did not work in Architecture, she would be a Food Taster
Spirit Animal: Sea Lion
