Chris Reeh
Chris is an architect based out of the McKinley Hill neighborhood with experience at Mithun and Graham Baba Architects in Seattle. Chris brings broad expertise in sustainable and innovative design as a LEED accredited professional, dedicated to sustainable and human-scale urban development.
Clara Cheeves
Clara works with design, planning, and policy centered around the correlation between the built environment and the physical, mental, and social well-being of people and ecology. Drawing upon her knowledge of urban design and planning, as well as urban agriculture and early childhood development, Clara works collaboratively to move in directions that are based on local lived experience and knowledge.
Deborah Ranniger Ph.D.
Deborah has extensive professional experience in landscape architecture, urban planning and design, and elected experience serving 12 years as a council member for the city of Kent, WA. Now retired and living in District 4, she is a writer, co-editor of a cultural newsletter, a published writer and artist and looks forward to sharing her expertise on the many aspects of urban design with the City of Tacoma’s new Urban Design Board.
Brett Santhuff
Brett is a Senior Project Architect with McGranahanPBK, where he focuses on educational design and civic projects. He believes in the potential for good design and planning to improve our city and served previously on Tacoma’s Planning Commission. Brett has also been involved with both the Neighborhood Council program and landmarks nominations and advocacy.
Stephanie Gowing
Stephanie is Absher Construction's Director of Sustainability. A results-oriented sustainability leader with 14+ years experience, she oversees Absher’s internal climate commitments and reduction strategies and empowers project teams to implement cost-effective and environmentally responsible construction solutions. Stephanie is experienced in life-cycle assessment methodologies, construction waste reduction strategies, and green building certification requirements.
Krystal Monteros
Krystal advocated for eight years on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities. Four of those years, she served as Chair of TACOD. Krystal is co-founder of Empower Movement of WA and also currently serves on the board for the Center For Independence.
Jennifer Weddermann
Jennifer has been a resident of the Tacoma area for 25 years, and has owned Weddermann Architecture, PLLC, for 15 years. She is passionate about the city, its residents, its architecture and culture, and the vitality of downtown.