We are thrilled to announce the promotion of several team members in Oklahoma City and Dallas! These individuals have demonstrated an exceptional skill in their craft and a collaborative spirit that enriches the firm. Their dedication to designing spaces that help people work, heal, grow and thrive makes a meaningful impact for our clients and their communities.
Richard Semtner, AIA, CSI, LEED AP — Vice President
Samantha Cassidy — Senior Associate
Nathan Coffey, AIA — Senior Associate
Cecilia Diaz — Senior Associate
Libby Gober, IIDA, LID — Senior Associate
Angela Rapihana, LID, LEED AP — Senior Associate
Benjamin Shullaw, AIA — Senior Associate
Dana Templeton, AIA, LID — Senior Associate
Jesse Nedunuri — Associate
Kaci Tate – Associate
Richard Semtner, AIA, CSI, LEED AP
Richard brings more than 40 years of experience to REES, providing quality assurance and preparation of contract documents to our projects. He often serves as an internal resource for many of the architects, and his mentoring ability has been honored multiple times with the Team Player of the Year award.
Samantha Cassidy
Samantha plays a vital role in connecting REES to the community, leading marketing efforts across the firm’s offices, spearheading REES’ graphic design efforts and organizing outreach events. She’s passionate about supporting her team and creating materials that reflect the firm’s commitment to excellence.
Nathan Coffey, AIA
Nathan is known for his uncanny ability to focus on all the tiny details of drawings without losing sight of the big picture. His cool and calm demeanor ensures that no challenge is too big to handle, bringing over 20 years of experience in a variety of market sectors.
Cecilia Diaz
Cecilia is well-known for being a creative problem solver and working well with her coworkers. She is experienced in all phases of the architectural process and has served a variety of clients, including senior living, corporate commercial, multifamily and educational facility projects.
Libby Gober, IIDA, LID
Libby’s passion for interior design is fueled by not only the design, but also the personal engagement she has with the variety of clients she serves. She is detail-oriented and highly resourceful, ready to research anything she cannot tell you offhand.
Angela Raphiana, LID, LEED AP
Angela integrates her sense of creativity and intentionality to each interior design project, utilizing her 20 years of experience to our corporate and healthcare clients. Complemented by her ability as a thoughtful listener, she advocates for her client’s vision during every step of the project process.
Benjamin Shullaw, AIA
Benjamin’s collaborative, hands-on approach blends architecture and visualization together for a variety of sectors, including corporate commercial, higher education, healthcare and senior living. He is exceptionally tech-savvy, and his expertise is channeled into his creative endeavors of animation, videography and photography.
Dana Templeton, AIA, LID
Dana’s genuine, personal nature shines through her work with our contractors and clients. She brings expertise in REVIT and construction administration to projects, specifically in the healthcare, corporate commercial and community sectors.
Jesse Nedunuri
Jesse is passionate about the opportunity REES has to shape lives through thoughtful design. His empathetic approach helps him connect with clients, understanding their unique environments, needs and preferences across various project sectors.
Kaci Tate
Kaci’s focus centers on creating meaningful, cohesive spaces that integrate form and functionality. She strives to harmonize the design with its surroundings, leaving a lasting, positive impact on both the people and the built environment.
Employee Promotions
We are proud to celebrate these promotions and look forward to the continued contributions these individuals will make at REES.
About REES
REES is a mid-sized architecture, planning and interior design firm. From our offices in Oklahoma City, Dallas and Houston, we collaborate with our clients to find customized design solutions, no matter how big or small. REES is focused on projects where architecture is essential to our client’s business including healthcare, corporate workplaces and multifamily.