Michael McCall, AIA, President

In 1989 Michael founded McCall Design Group from humble beginnings and grew the firm to its present state of thirty full-time architects and designers doing projects across the continental US for some of the largest companies around. His expertise in design, project delivery and service has helped established the firm as one of the biggest retail design practices in America, and has earned him a solid reputation in the architecture and business community.

Michael is committed to the continued growth of both the practice and the individuals who participate in it. He is an active supporter of architectural educational, has taught and visited architecture studios as a critic, and has given lectures at a number of schools across the U.S. He is an active participant on the Board of Directors of a number of foundations and educational institutions.

Education Master of Architecture, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1980.
University Competitive Scholarships.
American Institute of Architects Scholarship.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Bachelor of Arts, Art, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, 1977.
Affiliations Board of Directors, American Institute of Architects; Chairman's Council, Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University; Benefactor, California College of Arts and Crafts, Architecture Program; National Trust of Historic Preservation; Sponsor, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; Construction Specifications Institute; Former member, Board of Trustees, Drew Preparatory School; President, Board of Directors, Zyzzyva, a West Coast literary quarterly; Firm Patron Member, The William and Catherine Bauer Wurster Society, College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley; Chair of the Committee for the Center on American Architecture and Design; Member, University of Texas, Austin, School of Architecture Foundation Advisory Council.
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification
Registered Architect in 48 states and the District of Columbia

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Kenneth Moy, NCARB, Senior Vice President
Kenneth Moy brings years of management and design experience on award winning healthcare, government and commercial projects to McCall Design Group. As a senior executive member, Ken oversees the daily operations of the firm, working directly with project architects and clients to ensure high-standards of practice, and smooth project delivery.
Education Master of Architecture, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1984.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1981.
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registration California Registered

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John W Chan, NCARB, Senior Vice President, Director of Information Services

As Senior Vice President and Director of Information Services, John helps direct the company on two fronts. He has been instrumental in developing and carrying out the the firm's technology strategy: From the highly robust, and integrated networked CAD systems to the new generation of project extranets and new Internet based initiatives.

His technical achievements in no way preclude his experience as an architect. He has been project manager on numerous retail and commercial projects.

Education Master of Architecture, University of California, 1983.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1981.
Affiliations NCARB
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification

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Steve Nelson, AIA, Senior Associate

Steve has directed projects for Jamba Juice, The Gap, Banana Republic, Gymboree, and Whole Earth Access. Prior to joining McCall Design Group, Steve was principal architect for a major architectural firm, specializing in retail, commercial, and residential projects. Some of his work includes Chez Panisse Restaurant, Diamond Oaks Winery, the 710 Sansome Street building renovation, The Nature Company, Patagonia, Rincon Center, The Cannery, Imaginarium and San Carlos Senior Citizens Center.

Education Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1977
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification
Registered Architect in Maryland, Florida & Massachusetts