Position: Project Production
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University of Miami
Active Registrations:
Proficient in AutoCAD
Experience and Qualifications:
Ms. Filer followed her father’s path into architecture and learned everything about the business during her 23 years at his firm in Miami, Florida. She worked very closely with him on serval governmental agencies such as: Miami Dade Public School Board, Miami Dade Public Library System, Miami Dade Aviation department, and Miami Dade Housing Authority. Assisting in all phases of design from programming to final construction documents and observing the complete construction process of these projects. Her experience includes commercial projects, eleven remodeling and addition projects to 12 school projects and a renovation project at Miami Dade Community College, Kendall campus, renovating a new Campus Security Suite and new Environmental Demonstration Center. Additional experience acquired was creating as-built drawings and renovation projects at Miami International Airport of existing building and the New Southeast Gate entrance building into the airport side of the facility.
Upon moving to the Ft. Myers area her experience has continued to grow working for other local architects on their projects such as: United Way, Florida Cancer Specialist Medical offices, Habitat for Humanities, Pet Dental Center of Bonita, Deep Lagoon Restaurant, a few Goodwill Industries projects, multi-family housing projects, and various school projects.
She is proficient at ACAD and construction document production with several years in the architectural industry.
Name: Nancy M. de La Vega, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate
Position: PROJECT MANAGER | PRODUCTION | DESIGN
Education:
Master of Architecture, Florida International University
Active Registrations:
Revit Architecture Certification
LEED Green Associate
Professional and Civic Organizations:
Florida Southwestern State College - Arch/Civil Advisory Committee
AIA Florida Southwest - Board of Directors
Name: William A. Mudgett, AIA
Founding Partner
Retired Architect
Name: Wiley M.Parker
Founding Partner
Retired Architect
Name: Justin D. Device, Graduate Architect
Position: Project Production/BIM
Education:
Associate of Arts, Florida Southwestern State College
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida
Active Registrations:
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Rhino 6, Photoshop
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Devine is a recipient of the Paul G. and Harriette C. Franklin Merit Scholarship at the University of Florida. Even before graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Architecture, he has been working in architectural offices gaining real world knowledge of the profession. He is proficient in Revit, Rhino 6, Sketchup, Photoshop, and ACAD. His 3D work has been used by many project owners in their fundraising efforts. These skills make him a very valuable member of the PMSA production team.
Mr. Devine’s knowledge extends beyond the production room. He is also very comfortable in the field. His responsibilities out of the office include documenting existing conditions, verifying the applicability of proposed designs and details, and confirming completed work.
Mr. Devine is also an avid go kart owner, mechanic, and race driver. He has owned vehicles since the age of fifteen. This hobby has enabled him to become an accomplished metal worker, vehicle restorer, welder, automotive pin striper, and photographer.
Name: John A. Hendry
Position: Project Production/Construction Contract Administration/Quality Control
Education:
Fort Myers High School
United States Army (1969-1971)
Professional and Civic Organizations:
Florida State Certified General Contractor – former license
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Hendry begin his career in construction as a Florida Certified General Contractor. After several years of successful building in Southwest Florida he turned his attention and talents to the design side. His building experience has given him a unique perspective when preparing construction documents. He understands what the contractors need for tight bids and buildable designs.
Mr. Hendry is a Project Manager and Construction Contract Administrator. He has been a part of PMSA for over 30 years. His experience and knowledge in building construction in Southwest Florida makes him a huge asset to our team.
Mr. Hendry has been heavily involved in the design team for many public projects of varying scopes and sizes. He has been Project Manager on many projects including the Hendry County Courthouse Renovation projects, the Baker Center for Charlotte County Public Schools (the first LEED Certified School in the State of Florida), the Island School on the exclusive island of Boca Grande, and multiple projects for counties throughout South Florida.
Mr. Hendry is a roofing expert. Owners and bidders attest to the clarity and completeness of his documents and designs. His portfolio includes over one million square feet of reroofing projects involving all forms of roofing systems. The projects list commercial, recreational, educational, institutional, and residential projects.
Name: Jennifer G. Smith
Position: Office Manager/ Accounts Manager/ Specification Production
Education:
Florida Southwestern State College
Active Registrations:
Notary Public – Florida
Experience and Qualifications:
Managing a medium-sized architectural office of PMSA requires a wide variety of skills and organizational abilities. Ms. Smith is the complete administrator with talents honed over the years in a variety of roles, mostly in these smaller companies. She manages all office operations including bookkeeping, human resources, and compliance with the many licensure requirements of the firm and its individual professionals.
Ms. Smith produces the Project Manuals for all projects. This includes coordination of those sections provided by our subconsultants. Most of these specification books are even printed and bound in our office.
Ms. Smith is also very involved in the firm’s Business Development efforts. She compiles and produces many of the proposals sent as responses to the various published and direct Requests for Qualifications. Working with the firm’s Principals, she ensures all RFQ submittals are complete, correct, sent, and received on time.
Ms. Smith is a Florida Notary Public. She has expertise in QuickBooks, most project management software packages, and all the standard office and administrative programs.
Name: Jamie C. Crofoot, NCARB, AIA
Position: Architect/Project Manager
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University of Miami
Master of Architecture, University of Miami
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
US Green Building Council
Experience and Qualifications:
Ms. Crofoot has spent most of her career working with local governments on a variety of projects. She was instrumental in working with the City of Sanibel on the updates to the Land Development Code. These efforts included the building of consensus among several city departments and public groups.
Ms. Crofoot has extensive knowledge of the requirements ensuring accessibility in many building types. Her projects in this area include courthouses, religious facilities, and other public venues. She has also brought this expertise to remodeling and Change of Use projects involving historic properties.
Name: Dr. Tyler F. Patak, AIA
Position: Vice President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, California Coast University
Doctor of Business Administration, California Coast University
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
Architecture – North Carolina
LEED AP (BD+C)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Professional Designation
Post Disaster Evaluator, Safety Assessment Program
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
Florida Design Out Crime Association
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Florida Southwestern State College Advisory Committee
Experience and Qualifications:
Dr. Patak holds the Certified Professional Designation (CPD) in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). He has testified, written, and presented on the subject. He has served on the Florida Design Out Crime Association Board of Directors continuously since 2009.
Dr. Patak also earned the LEED AP credentials in 2009 with the accompanying BD+C specialty. He has been LEED Administrator on several large educational projects.
Name: Roger L. Smith, C.S.I.
Position: Vice President, Specification Writer/Quality Control
Education:
Edison Community College
Eastern Tennessee State University – 3 years of study
Active Registrations:
Construction Specifications Institute
Professional and Civic Organizations:
National Fire Protection Association
Construction Specifications Institute
Florida State Certified General Contractor – former license
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Smith was a Florida Certified General Contractor prior to joining the firm. His first hand knowledge of materials and construction techniques brings an extra level of quality and practicality to our projects.
Mr. Smith is involved in virtually every PMSA project. He has written the project manuals, worked in and supervised production, and has performed oversight during contract administration on all projects. His portfolio includes projects of all scopes, levels of complexity, and budgets. This list includes new commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, educational complexes from kindergarten to higher education, as well as recreational facilities and tenant improvements.
Mr. Smith is the firm’s full time specification writer. He utilizes the CSI coordination checklists on each project. Project Manuals are never simply recycled, but created individually for every project.
Mr. Smith wrote the protocols for the historic preservation of the Edison Ford Winter Estates Restoration. Precise procedures and supervision are essential when working on properties that are either on or about to be on the National Register of Historic Places. He is also an expert in the planning of commercial kitchens.
Name: W. Jeffrey Mudgett, AIA
Position: President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida
Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkley
Active Registrations:
Architecture - Florida
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Rotary Club of Fort Myers
Florida Gulf Coast University Fine Art Gallery Advisory Board
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Mudgett’s experience includes study abroad. His work in Italy from 1990-1992 involved design work for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Florence, and as Project Designer and Project Manager for the Museum of Textiles / Modern Art, Prato.
Mr. Mudgett leads the firm’s design efforts. He ensures our designs meet the functional and aesthetic needs of each project. All projects are treated individually, which demands additional time and effort. But the projects’ unique end results have often been award winning.
His eye for good design and artistic treatment has been very beneficial to many local non-profit organizations. Among these are the Fort Myers Public Art Commission and the Lee County Alliance for the Arts.
As firm President, he also fills the role of Principal-in-Charge for all major projects. These responsibilities begin with the project during the initial conversations involving project approach and scope and continue through project closeout. This oversight has given Mr. Mudgett a deep understanding of all project types and phases.
Name: Sean P. Gilmore, AIA
Position: Vice President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Design in Architecture, University of Florida
Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkley
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
LEED AP (BD+C)
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Gilmore broadened his perspectives through work in California during the years between receiving his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. During that time, he worked with the firm Fernau & Hartman. The project portfolio included numerous residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
Mr. Gilmore returned to Southwest Florida in 1999 and immediately joined PMSA. He became involved in the concept of sustainability very early during the “green” movement. He earned the LEED AP credential in 2009 with the specialty in Building Design and Construction (BD+C).
He has served as the LEED Project Administrator on several large projects. He was involved in the Six Mile Cypress Slough and Preserve Interpretive Center that became the first LEED certified building in Lee County.
Mr. Gilmore’s portfolio includes over one hundred separate medical and dental projects. All include advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols, along with cutting edge technologies and equipment.
Name: Roger L. Smith, C.S.I.
Position: Vice President, Specification Writer/Quality Control
Education:
Edison Community College
Eastern Tennessee State University – 3 years of study
Active Registrations:
Construction Specifications Institute
Professional and Civic Organizations:
National Fire Protection Association
Construction Specifications Institute
Florida State Certified General Contractor – former license
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Smith was a Florida Certified General Contractor prior to joining the firm. His first hand knowledge of materials and construction techniques brings an extra level of quality and practicality to our projects.
Mr. Smith is involved in virtually every PMSA project. He has written the project manuals, worked in and supervised production, and has performed oversight during contract administration on all projects. His portfolio includes projects of all scopes, levels of complexity, and budgets. This list includes new commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, educational complexes from kindergarten to higher education, as well as recreational facilities and tenant improvements.
Mr. Smith is the firm’s full time specification writer. He utilizes the CSI coordination checklists on each project. Project Manuals are never simply recycled, but created individually for every project.
Mr. Smith wrote the protocols for the historic preservation of the Edison Ford Winter Estates Restoration. Precise procedures and supervision are essential when working on properties that are either on or about to be on the National Register of Historic Places. He is also an expert in the planning of commercial kitchens.
Name: W. Jeffrey Mudgett, AIA
Position: President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida
Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkley
Active Registrations:
Architecture - Florida
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Rotary Club of Fort Myers
Florida Gulf Coast University Fine Art Gallery Advisory Board
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Mudgett’s experience includes study abroad. His work in Italy from 1990-1992 involved design work for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Florence, and as Project Designer and Project Manager for the Museum of Textiles / Modern Art, Prato.
Mr. Mudgett leads the firm’s design efforts. He ensures our designs meet the functional and aesthetic needs of each project. All projects are treated individually, which demands additional time and effort. But the projects’ unique end results have often been award winning.
His eye for good design and artistic treatment has been very beneficial to many local non-profit organizations. Among these are the Fort Myers Public Art Commission and the Lee County Alliance for the Arts.
As firm President, he also fills the role of Principal-in-Charge for all major projects. These responsibilities begin with the project during the initial conversations involving project approach and scope and continue through project closeout. This oversight has given Mr. Mudgett a deep understanding of all project types and phases.
Name: John A. Hendry
Position: Project Production/Construction Contract Administration/Quality Control
Education:
Fort Myers High School
United States Army (1969-1971)
Professional and Civic Organizations:
Florida State Certified General Contractor – former license
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Hendry begin his career in construction as a Florida Certified General Contractor. After several years of successful building in Southwest Florida he turned his attention and talents to the design side. His building experience has given him a unique perspective when preparing construction documents. He understands what the contractors need for tight bids and buildable designs.
Mr. Hendry is a Project Manager and Construction Contract Administrator. He has been a part of PMSA for over 30 years. His experience and knowledge in building construction in Southwest Florida makes him a huge asset to our team.
Mr. Hendry has been heavily involved in the design team for many public projects of varying scopes and sizes. He has been Project Manager on many projects including the Hendry County Courthouse Renovation projects, the Baker Center for Charlotte County Public Schools (the first LEED Certified School in the State of Florida), the Island School on the exclusive island of Boca Grande, and multiple projects for counties throughout South Florida.
Mr. Hendry is a roofing expert. Owners and bidders attest to the clarity and completeness of his documents and designs. His portfolio includes over one million square feet of reroofing projects involving all forms of roofing systems. The projects list commercial, recreational, educational, institutional, and residential projects.
Name: Sean P. Gilmore, AIA
Position: Vice President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Design in Architecture, University of Florida
Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkley
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
LEED AP (BD+C)
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Gilmore broadened his perspectives through work in California during the years between receiving his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. During that time, he worked with the firm Fernau & Hartman. The project portfolio included numerous residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
Mr. Gilmore returned to Southwest Florida in 1999 and immediately joined PMSA. He became involved in the concept of sustainability very early during the “green” movement. He earned the LEED AP credential in 2009 with the specialty in Building Design and Construction (BD+C).
He has served as the LEED Project Administrator on several large projects. He was involved in the Six Mile Cypress Slough and Preserve Interpretive Center that became the first LEED certified building in Lee County.
Mr. Gilmore’s portfolio includes over one hundred separate medical and dental projects. All include advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols, along with cutting edge technologies and equipment.
Name: Dr. Tyler F. Patak, AIA
Position: Vice President, Architect
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, California Coast University
Doctor of Business Administration, California Coast University
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
Architecture – North Carolina
LEED AP (BD+C)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Professional Designation
Post Disaster Evaluator, Safety Assessment Program
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
Florida Design Out Crime Association
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Florida Southwestern State College Advisory Committee
Experience and Qualifications:
Dr. Patak holds the Certified Professional Designation (CPD) in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). He has testified, written, and presented on the subject. He has served on the Florida Design Out Crime Association Board of Directors continuously since 2009.
Dr. Patak also earned the LEED AP credentials in 2009 with the accompanying BD+C specialty. He has been LEED Administrator on several large educational projects.
Name: Jennifer G. Smith
Position: Office Manager/ Accounts Manager/ Specification Production
Education:
Florida Southwestern State College
Active Registrations:
Notary Public – Florida
Experience and Qualifications:
Managing a medium-sized architectural office of PMSA requires a wide variety of skills and organizational abilities. Ms. Smith is the complete administrator with talents honed over the years in a variety of roles, mostly in these smaller companies. She manages all office operations including bookkeeping, human resources, and compliance with the many licensure requirements of the firm and its individual professionals.
Ms. Smith produces the Project Manuals for all projects. This includes coordination of those sections provided by our subconsultants. Most of these specification books are even printed and bound in our office.
Ms. Smith is also very involved in the firm’s Business Development efforts. She compiles and produces many of the proposals sent as responses to the various published and direct Requests for Qualifications. Working with the firm’s Principals, she ensures all RFQ submittals are complete, correct, sent, and received on time.
Ms. Smith is a Florida Notary Public. She has expertise in QuickBooks, most project management software packages, and all the standard office and administrative programs.
Name: Jamie C. Crofoot, NCARB, AIA
Position: Architect/Project Manager
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University of Miami
Master of Architecture, University of Miami
Active Registrations:
Architecture – Florida
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Professional and Civic Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
US Green Building Council
Experience and Qualifications:
Ms. Crofoot has spent most of her career working with local governments on a variety of projects. She was instrumental in working with the City of Sanibel on the updates to the Land Development Code. These efforts included the building of consensus among several city departments and public groups.
Ms. Crofoot has extensive knowledge of the requirements ensuring accessibility in many building types. Her projects in this area include courthouses, religious facilities, and other public venues. She has also brought this expertise to remodeling and Change of Use projects involving historic properties.
Name: Justin D. Device, Graduate Architect
Position: Project Production/BIM
Education:
Associate of Arts, Florida Southwestern State College
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida
Active Registrations:
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Rhino 6, Photoshop
Experience and Qualifications:
Mr. Devine is a recipient of the Paul G. and Harriette C. Franklin Merit Scholarship at the University of Florida. Even before graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Architecture, he has been working in architectural offices gaining real world knowledge of the profession. He is proficient in Revit, Rhino 6, Sketchup, Photoshop, and ACAD. His 3D work has been used by many project owners in their fundraising efforts. These skills make him a very valuable member of the PMSA production team.
Mr. Devine’s knowledge extends beyond the production room. He is also very comfortable in the field. His responsibilities out of the office include documenting existing conditions, verifying the applicability of proposed designs and details, and confirming completed work.
Mr. Devine is also an avid go kart owner, mechanic, and race driver. He has owned vehicles since the age of fifteen. This hobby has enabled him to become an accomplished metal worker, vehicle restorer, welder, automotive pin striper, and photographer.
Name: Nancy M. de La Vega, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate
Position: PROJECT MANAGER | PRODUCTION | DESIGN
Education:
Master of Architecture, Florida International University
Active Registrations:
Revit Architecture Certification
LEED Green Associate
Professional and Civic Organizations:
Florida Southwestern State College - Arch/Civil Advisory Committee
AIA Florida Southwest - Board of Directors
Position: Project Production
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University of Miami
Active Registrations:
Proficient in AutoCAD
Experience and Qualifications:
Ms. Filer followed her father’s path into architecture and learned everything about the business during her 23 years at his firm in Miami, Florida. She worked very closely with him on serval governmental agencies such as: Miami Dade Public School Board, Miami Dade Public Library System, Miami Dade Aviation department, and Miami Dade Housing Authority. Assisting in all phases of design from programming to final construction documents and observing the complete construction process of these projects. Her experience includes commercial projects, eleven remodeling and addition projects to 12 school projects and a renovation project at Miami Dade Community College, Kendall campus, renovating a new Campus Security Suite and new Environmental Demonstration Center. Additional experience acquired was creating as-built drawings and renovation projects at Miami International Airport of existing building and the New Southeast Gate entrance building into the airport side of the facility.
Upon moving to the Ft. Myers area her experience has continued to grow working for other local architects on their projects such as: United Way, Florida Cancer Specialist Medical offices, Habitat for Humanities, Pet Dental Center of Bonita, Deep Lagoon Restaurant, a few Goodwill Industries projects, multi-family housing projects, and various school projects.
She is proficient at ACAD and construction document production with several years in the architectural industry.
