MEET YOUR TEAM
Large enough to accomplish your goals | Small enough to make you our priority
Charles Nickelson, AIA
Principal
Charles is an experienced architect with an impressive portfolio of government, higher education, and commercial projects.
David Daniel, AIA
Principal
David is an architect and project manager specializing in the design of premier healthcare and government facilities.
Rhonda Zack, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Principal
Rhonda is a talented leader and architectural designer who has played a critical role for many of RND's large-scale government and higher education projects.
Steve Pulling, AIA
Architect, Construction Administrator
Steve's intimate knowledge of the entire building process enables him to provide skillful on-site construction administration services.
Glenn Parks, AIA
Architect, Project Manager
Glenn is an accomplished architect with a rich portfolio of government, higher education, and public park projects.
Karen Perry
Accounting Manager
Karen oversees the firm's accounting data and performs a variety of Human Resources tasks to maintain our day-to-day operations.
Eileen Carroll
Architectural Designer
Eileen provides design and project management support in many of the firm's healthcare projects.
Jennifer MacDonald, Assoc. AIA
Architectural Designer
Jennifer just earned her MArch at NCSU.
Makenzie Morse, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Architectural Designer
Makenzie has a keen understanding of how to add meaningful moments in architecture.
Eric Wennerstrom, Assoc. AIA
Architectural Designer
Eric recently received a B. ARCH degree from NSCU. He is passionate about architectural rendering and photography.
Emily Currier, Assoc. AIA
Architectural Designer
Emily has a Masters of Architecture and brings two years of experience in healthcare and government design.
Gauri Chalke, Assoc. AIA
Architectural Designer
Gauri is motivated by a passion to make a positive impact on communities.
Rose Washbrook
Marketing Director
Rose joined RND in 2025 as a Marketing Director. Coming from an Interior Design background, she brings a unique blend of interior design expertise with practice in strategic marketing.
Luke Bowen
Architectural Intern
Luke is joining RND as an architectural intern for the summer of 2026 and is a senior currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences at Appalachian State University.
Office Pups
Tyler
Zen Master
When she's not in the mountains, Tyler is in charge of stress management when she comes into the office.
Ty
Food Consultant
Ty is a dedicated worker (as long as treats are present) whose time is most notable in our Barkitecture designs.
Coco
Security
Small, but mighty, Coco brings a lively punch to the office.
Charlie
Rest in peace, old friend.
Finley
Chief Greeting Officer
An expert at welcoming every visitor with exceptional morale-boosting services, Finley never fails to leave people smiling.