OWNER / PRINCIPAL / LICENSED ARCHITECT

State of California C-32266

Ren. 10/31/27

Sonny Ward is the founder/principal of June Street Architecture. Most recently, he was appointed to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by President Joe Biden. He served as President of the California Architects Board. His work includes the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of many historic properties. Sonny holds a B.Arch. (Woodbury University), an M.Arch. (UCLA) and lives in Los Angeles with his husband, daughter and son.

COREY MILLER

OWNER / PRINCIPAL / LICENSED ARCHITECT

State of California C-35005

Ren. 9/30/27

Corey Miller is from Elkhart, Indiana. He attended Ball State University (B.S.) and University of Southern California (M.Arch) before joining JSA in 2009. He became a Licensed Architect in California in 2015.

SPENCER T. BOYLE

LICENSED ARCHITECT

State of California C-38077

Ren. 9/30/27

Spencer Boyle is a licensed architect in California and supports June Street Architecture’s design and documentation efforts, with a focus on 3D BIM workflows and coordination. Since rejoining JSA in 2019, he has worked across a range of project types, drawing on prior experience with large-scale transit and architectural projects at firms including Parsons Corporation, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), and Safdie Rabines Architects, as well as experience in emergency management and disaster response. Spencer holds a B.A. in Art-Graphic Design from San Diego State University and a Master of Architecture from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design, and lives in Menifee, California with his wife, daughter, and son..

ANANT TOPIWALA

LICENSED ARCHITECT

State of California C-41354

Ren. 10/31/27

Anant is a Licensed Architect in the States of California and Texas and has over 24 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Originally from Zambia and Texas, he has also lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has called Los Angeles home for several years.

Anant’s diverse portfolio includes custom residential, boutique commercial, multi-family, faith-based, and educational projects. He also has extensive experience in historic preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration, working on significant landmark structures. His approach to architecture is driven by a passion for creating evocative, meaningful spaces that enrich the experience of the built environment.

MITCHEL TURNER

PROJECT MANAGER

Originally from Colorado, Mitchel’s career began with infrastructure consulting firm AECOM, where he worked closely with both the Architectural and Interiors divisions. He then shifted to the residential realm, working for a specialty firm in El Segundo for several years before joining June Street in 2022.

MATT SKODA

PROJECT MANAGER

Matt is a Licensed Architect in the State of Illinois and has more than 12 years of experience. He holds a Master of Architecture from Tulane University in New Orleans and began working with June Street Architecture in 2022.

ALFREDO CABRALES

PROJECT MANAGER

Alfredo Cabrales hails from Mexico where he studied architecture at Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Mexico and specialized in commercial as well as industrial construction before moving to the United States. With extensive experience in residential lighting and design, his aesthetic is often influenced by elements of Mexican colonial architecture.

ALI HAKAMI

PROJECT MANAGER

Originally from Saudi Arabia, Ali received a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Woodbury University and a Master’s of Architecture with an emphasis in Technology Studio from UCLA. He holds a second Master’s degree, an MBA.

GISELE CABEZUT-MILLER

PROJECT MANAGER

Born and raised in Mexico City, Gisele moved to Los Angeles to study at Otis College of Art & Design, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture/Landscape/Interiors. At USC, she not only completed her Master’s in Architecture (M.Arch) degree, but also met her future husband and JSA principal Corey. She is thrilled to be part of the JSA team, working alongside him.

NATE JAKUS

PROJECT MANAGER

Nate is from Chicago and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. His work includes many large-scale mixed-use, residential high-rise and corporate headquarter projects while working at Gensler, Arquitectonica and Clive Wilkinson Architects. His passion for residential design led him to JSA. He holds a B.Arch. (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo), an M.F.A. (USC, School of Cinematic Arts) and lives with his wife and two kids.

NYREE VERTANESSIAN

PROJECT MANAGER

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nyree earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from Cal Poly Pomona and began her career working on single-family residential, arts-related and educational projects throughout the city. Her pursuit of a Master of Arts in Adaptive Reuse took her to the Rhode Island School of Design, after which she returned to Los Angeles and joined JSA.

ORBEL MANGASAR

PROJECT MANAGER

Born in Iran, Orbel moved to Los Angeles in 2008 with a dream of designing skylights. He studied architecture at Woodbury University and graduated in 2016 cum laude, with his final project taking top prize. He is currently studying for his architecture license.

JAKE LEE

PROJECT MANAGER

Jake is a Kansas City native who relocated to California to pursue a career in architecture. Over the past decade, he has contributed to a wide range of projects, including luxury custom residences in Malibu, multifamily housing developments throughout Los Angeles, high-end retail tenant improvements, and planning and entitlement efforts across Southern California. His experience spans all phases of design and construction, from conceptual planning and permitting through construction administration, providing a comprehensive understanding of the architectural process and the needs of both clients and project stakeholders.

CHELSEA EVANS

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Originally from Michigan, Chelsea moved to Los Angeles in January, 2021 in search of sunshine and seven architects. She studied interior design at Michigan State University, and moved to Chicago upon graduation. She holds a B.A. in Interior Design.

DAVID MOFFAT

OFFICE MANAGER / PROPERTY MANAGER

David grew up in Oak Park, IL, surrounded by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. He has a B.S. in Physiological Psychology from UCSB.