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  • ARCHITECT, PRESIDENT BRION JEANETTE, AIA
    ARCHITECT, PRESIDENT

    Brion Jeannette is lead designer. With his professional staff and the guidance of Amy Creager, Architect & Principal, they collaborate on design, construction documents, landscape architecture and interior design coordination, contractor selection and construction administration. Brion takes a very pro-active role throughout the project providing each client with his expertise from start to finish. He is the anchor for each project; from selecting the proper finishes to guiding the contractor in the latest and best techniques in construction. Each home must be a source of pride to both Brion and the client – and each must stand the test of time.

    • Architect
    • Licensed to do Landscape Architecture
    • Professionally licensed in California, Nevada, Hawaii
    • Professionally licensed through NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
    • Bachelors of Architecture, with an emphasis on environmental sensitivities, structural integrity and design theory from the University of Arizona, Tucson,1971
    • American Institute of Architects (Member & Director)
    • American Solar Energy Society
    • City of Newport Beach – Local Coastal Plan Committee, Chairman Construction Appeals Board, Chairman Building Code of Appeals, Economic Development Committee
    • National AIA Energy Committee
    • OCCAIA – Board of Architectural Examiners, Chairman Post Earthquake Assessment Committee
    • UCI, Orange Coast College & Saddleback College – Architectural Advisory Board

     

  • PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT AMY J. CREAGER, AIA, LEED AP
    PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

    Amy Creager began her architectural career with Brion Jeannette Architecture as an intern. She has embraced the firm’s environmentally sensitive design philosophies and commitment to social responsibility. Amy elevated herself to an Associate and ultimately a Principal Architect. She collaborates with Brion and her staff to create the sensitive design solutions that bring the firm the prestige they enjoy. Amy’s special attention to technical and interior architectural detailing help to set the standard of excellence expected in all their work. Amy has mentored many students of architecture and assisted in their growth and understanding of sustainable and green buildings.

    • Architect
    • Professionally licensed in California
    • Member American Institute of Architects (AIA)
    • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
    • United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Orange County Chapter Member
      • Chair, Sustainable Homes Committee (2011)
      • Sustainable Homes Committee (2008-present)
      • Member, Steering Committee (2010,2011)
    • Director of Outreach and Communications (2010)
    • Bachelors of Art in Art from California State University, Long Beach
    • Associated with Brion Jeannette Architecture since 1990
  • CFO, VICE PRESIDENT BONNIE JEANNETTE
    CFO, VICE PRESIDENT

    Bonnie Jeannette brought her extensive experience in finance, management and the Arts to the firm which began over 30 years ago. Bonnie makes the initial contact with each prospective client to understand the nature of each project and how best to facilitate initial introductions with Principal architects. Bonnie oversees marketing, general management and administration, human resources, accounting, financial and contractual affairs.

    • Studies in accounting and Art, Long Beach State University
    • Studies in architecture, University of Arizona, Tucson
    • Director of Personnel/Security, Philco-Ford Corporation
    • Manager of Personnel/Security, The Mitre Corporation
    • President, Women’s Architectural League
    • Member Society Design Administrators