Jason Jensen, AIA, LEED AP, joined the firm in 2002. After gaining experience in New York City, he returned to St. Petersburg with a goal to innovate architecture for this generation in the Tampa Bay area.

Throughout his career, Jason has worked on a range of project types, styles, scales, and budgets. His work is highly awarded by various entities and recognized by a long roster of international media.

His thorough approach focuses on respecting the space and its intended use, relating the building to its site, and adding value with purposeful, thoughtful, memorable designs. Jason manages processes and communications to translate visions and desires of clients into cohesive plans and master plans.

A University of Florida graduate, Jason remains active with the UF School of Architecture as a guest critic and lecturer. He also has been a guest critic/lecturer at the University of South Florida, Pratt University, Urban Land Institute, and Green Building Council. Jason is a registered architect in Florida, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a member of the American Institute of Architects.

Fun fact: Jason’s classic car was cast to appear in an upcoming Bryan Cranston movie recently shot around Tampa Bay. His passion for beautiful, timeless auto design is yet another example of his “appreciation and ever-lasting desire to take part in designs that matter.”

Harold Somarriba is a Principal at WJ Architects. Harold has extensive project management experience that includes municipal and private work throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and South America. He works closely with local building department authorities, owners, and contractors to ensure that project goals and design objectives are accomplished and maintained throughout the different phases of the build process.

Since joining WJ Architects, Harold has managed many significant projects including the City of Doral’s largest park and recreational center and Madeira Beach’s Municipal Complex.

Harold has 15 years of experience in South and Central Florida. While in Miami, Harold managed large and complex projects that include the $500M Miami Central Station. Harold has also spent several years in the construction field as a construction administrator working closely with contractors and owners on day to day construction services. This experience both in and out of the office has allowed him to contribute effectively to projects at a variety of scales, budgets and specialties.

Harold has his master’s in architecture from the University of Florida.

Lindsay Wilson, AIA is a Principal at WJ Architects, and is a licensed architect with experience in education, sports, recreation, commercial, multifamily, institutional, and master planning. As a manager, she specializes in ground-up and renovation projects that strive to challenge the traditional notion of spaces to produce an exceptional result for the user.

Prior to joining WJA Lindsay worked at Mesh Architecture designing high-rise and mid-rise urban mixed use buildings including 18-story Bliss Condominiums, 13-story Salvador condominiums and a 6.7-acre mixed-use masterplan for Madeira Beach with 430 hotel rooms, 35,000 SF of retail, 15,000 SF of restaurant space, 90 condominium units and a new marina. Prior to joining Mesh, Lindsay worked at SmithGroupJJR focusing on higher institutional, government and commercial projects. She worked on South Quadrant Dormitory, Oakland University Engineering Center, Detroit Athletic Club, and the Boll Family YMCA masterplan.

Lindsay has a masters of architecture from the University of Michigan, as well as her bachelors in architecture with a minor in urban and regional planning from the University of Florida.

Lisa Wannemacher, AIA, founded the firm which bears her name in downtown St. Petersburg in 1992. Under her guidance and support, the firm has completed hundreds of projects throughout Florida, including over 300 projects within the St. Petersburg City limits. Much of her work is awarded by the industry and recognized by international media. She has worked with an extensive number of municipal and commercial clients and is actively involved in the Community on several volunteer Committees and Boards.

In addition to her Architecture profession, Lisa, along with a business partner, owns and manages 13 downtown St. Petersburg retail properties including Cassis American Brasserie & Bakery, a 300-seat restaurant which she also developed and designed.

Lisa has won numerous awards, including St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Iconic Woman of the Year in 2013 and the Award for Outstanding Service to the Chamber & Community in 2011. She has more than 16 Tampa Bay AIA project design awards and was a designer for 12 LEED/Green Globe Certified Buildings, including the State of Florida’s first LEED Platinum Community Center.

Lisa was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and attended Kent State University where she was a member of the Gymnastics Team and was the first woman to be awarded a 4-year, full ride athletic scholarship. She holds dual Citizenship in the United States and France, has climbed Kilimanjaro and several other high mountain summits in the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, and is a finisher of multiple triathlons and ultra-marathon running events.

As the founding and former principal of Hoffman Architects in Tarpon Springs (now the WJ Hoffman Studio), Ed brings over 40 years of professional experience to the WJA team. He has designed a wide variety of award winning educational, municipal, religious, commercial and residential projects with a track record of delivering excellence in architecture and ability to listen and respond to clients’ needs. Ed’s signature designs are not only functional, but also exceptionally beautiful and efficient. His projects include the Sponge Exchange, the Hoffman Prototype Elementary which has been used 18 times throughout the Pinellas and Hernando Counties, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, and the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, all of which have received AIA Design Awards.

Ed currently uses his talent and expertise for many of the firm’s functions including design, marketing, and project management. In addition, he also mentors’ internal teams, helping our next generation of leaders gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

In his free time, Ed enjoys flying his planes as a private pilot. Ed inherited his love for aviation from his late father, Ed, who designed and built five planes. In the mid-1970s, Ed used an original design plane built by his father as his commuter airplane to attend the University of Florida, and then to fly to his first architectural job in West Palm Beach.

Todd Willsie brings over 30 years of experience managing educational and religious projects. Throughout his career, he has worked with clients across all education typologies involving different facets, from master planning to transforming outdated educational environments with innovative solutions. His strong commitment to creating safe environments that inspire learning, creativity, and collaboration; along with his expertise, strategic design solutions and lasting client relationships make him an invaluable team leader at WJA. Todd leads the WJA Hoffman Studio in Tarpon Springs as Studio Director.

He has lead his project team in many successful and award winning designs; including the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, the Brooker Creek Preserve Education Center, and Palmetto Elementary School.

Natalia is a Registered Architect and LEED Accredited Professional who’s portfolio includes a diverse mix of work on an array of project types. With a deep passion for sustainable architecture, she has worked on numerous LEED certified projects and seeks to incorporate sustainable design principals in all her work.

After earning her Master’s Degree from the University of Florida, Natalia moved to New York City where she lived and worked for 12 years on award winning projects such as One Bryant Park, The Stephen Sondheim Theater, and the Skanska USA LEED Platinum Offices.  During her time in New York and while working for CookFox Architects, an award winning and sustainable minded firm, her passion for design and sustainability grew and flourished.  There she worked on some of the most environmentally forward thinking projects in the country including their own offices, the first LEED Platinum Commercial Interior Office in New York City and One Bryant Park, first LEED Platinum Tower in the USA.

Natalia joined WJ Architects in 2020 and has led the Miami office as Studio Director. She is an architect licensed in both Florida and New York and is a LEED BD+C accredited professional.

David Hugglestone is a licensed architect with 20 years of experience designing and building innovative and sustainable architecture for a vast array of clients and communities. Throughout his career, he has managed some of the largest and most complex projects in the region, including the internationally acclaimed and award-winning St. Pete Pier. As Studio Director at WJ Architects, David manages a talented group of architects, overseeing all aspects of project development, design, and execution for a wide variety of community-focused municipal, educational, and mixed-use projects.

David is a passionate advocate for architects and architecture. He has served in many leadership roles for the American Institute of Architecture, including as President of AIA Tampa Bay and as Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President of AIA Florida.

Fun fact… David attended school with celebrities Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Steve-O while at University of Miami.

Arturo Lopez leads the WJA Sarasota office and is a highly accomplished architectural project manager with extensive expertise in overseeing complex projects in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Arturo brings over 20 years of construction-related experience to the team as a licensed architect in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, as well as a licensed contractor in Massachusetts and California. His diverse professional background encompasses various roles, including consultant plan reviewer, and building inspector. His experience ranges from educational projects, mixed-use buildings, and health centers. With recent experience at Hoyt Architects and Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors (SSAI), Arturo’s expertise shines in managing governmental projects. With a strong track record in navigating complex projects, collaborating with demanding clients, and maintaining excellent relationships with local jurisdictions, Arturo is a highly respected project manager known for delivering exceptional results.

Jeff is an extremely detail oriented Director who has successfully delivered several complex public safety projects with accelerated schedules. Jeff has managed fire rescue and police projects including more than 22 around the state of Florida. He understands the unique processes of working with department personnel to plan, design and manage all architectural aspect of public safety projects. He is highly knowledgeable on modern station design and the nuances that affect station productivity, sustainability, and livability.  Jeff assists in the development of the stations design and he will lead production, and day-to-day coordination of the project. He works closely with the Owner’s Project Manager and sub-consultants. He also works closely with the construction team to ensure the budget, schedule and quality specified is upheld from design through construction.

Jamison is the Director of Design at WJA with extensive experience across various typologies, including sports and recreation, municipal, public safety, education, cultural arts, commercial, and residential projects. He is passionate about innovative design methodologies, complex workflow implementation, and visualization, consistently striving to elevate the architecture and design process with each endeavor.

With a strong background in design, programming, and visualization, Jamison is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that challenge the status quo. He aspires to drive WJA’s design vision forward while leading and mentoring a talented team of architects and designers in a collaborative studio environment. Jamison prioritizes remaining in a constant state of development, allowing his team to evolve to push the boundaries of aesthetics, complex programming and functionality. Each project builds upon past projects, ensuring that the architecture is uniquely tailored and grounded in WJA’s design approach.

Before joining WJA, Jamison honed his skills at the internationally recognized firm Tom Wiscombe Architecture, where he enhanced design communication through advanced digital tools. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art & Design, where he balanced his studies with four years as a student-athlete in baseball. This dual experience has equipped Jamison with a keen attention to detail, strong time management, and effective problem-solving skills.

Sanchelle is a licensed architect and the Director of Quality Control and Quality Assurance at our firm. In her director role, she guides the firm’s commitment to delivering superior services by collaborating closely with teams to maintain consistency, precision, and quality across all projects. With extensive experience across commercial, residential, municipal, and renovation projects, she is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence in every design. Her background in psychology offers a unique perspective on space and design as it relates to the human experience, which continues to inform her approach, blending functional, human-centric design with rigorous attention to detail. Passionate about enhancing the built environment, she is committed to integrating environmental concerns, social impact, and psychological considerations into every project, shaping spaces that are not only beautiful but deeply responsive to the needs of their users.