Meet the Team
Judy Pate Semingson, Architect
Judy has always been intrigued and involved with the world of design. Working as a graphic artist while completing her architecture degree helped Judy refine her sense of balance, rhythm, and beauty and how these elements could be best integrated into the built environment. Judy also took full advantage of her university years to travel extensively and explore a multitude of social, cultural and physical environments. Judy utilizes this wealth of experience as the Principal Architect on a number of educational, commercial, retail and medical facility projects. Judy responds with a great depth of comprehension and creativity to a diverse range of client needs while developing design solutions which are functional yet as dynamic and aesthetically pleasing as the budget allows. When not working on a project, Judy loves hanging out with her family doing the things they enjoy the most – traveling, visiting areas of art and architecture, playing volleyball, and rubbing the noses of friendly horses.
Thomas R. Semingson, Architect
Tom has provided architectural services in Northern California since 1977. He’s participated in the design, construction document development and construction administration of several multi-purpose, commercial, correctional and schoolhouse projects. Tom provides a wide range of services from programming and site evaluation to the development of needs assessment packages. He has taken a key role in the development of several pre-design studies and has made successful project presentations to the Board of Supervisors of four Northern California counties. Tom is an energetic advocate for his clients and has represented a number of school districts before the State Allocation Board. Beyond the world of architecture, Tom spends his time designing ambitious woodworking projects and caring for his curated and wildly popular vegetable garden.
Cinthia
Cinthia has been with our team since 2023 and quickly became a project manager for Semingson Architecture & Engineering. While also working towards getting her architect’s license. Cinthia brings innovative architectural visions to life and contributes enthusiasm and organization to every project. Cinthia works closely with clients and teams to make sure designs are thoughtfully executed and every challenge is handled efficiently.
Gary
Gary has been an integral part of our team since 2019 bringing with him a wealth of experience in construction and drafting. Currently serving as a Project Manager, Gary is actively working toward obtaining his architect’s license. His dedication to the craft and commitment to continued growth make him a valuable asset to both our team and our clients. As our primary liaison with DSA, Gary is the go-to expert for navigating regulatory processes and ensuring compliance on public projects.
Jesika
Jesika joined our team in 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, she supports the architectural team by managing scheduling for staff and coordinating meetings for consultants and clients. Jesika tracks project submittals and RFIs to help keep projects organized and moving forward. In addition to project support, she keeps the office running smoothly with day-to-day administrative tasks and coordination.
Savana
Savana received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Southern Oregon University. After three years working in a large public accounting firm providing services from tax preparation to auditing, Savana decided to re-enter the family business. Savana not only manages the business as Controller but also utilizes her project management skills developed while managing multiple financial clients and audits to assist the Semingson team in streamlining project progress. When not traveling to music festivals, Savana spends her personal time in the company of her dog, Oscar, and also with friends as they hone their trivia skills. Savana loves dancing, playing volleyball, and reading.
Malina
Since 2024, Malina has played a vital role in keeping our projects on track and our team supported every step of the way. As our Administrative Assistant, she provides all-around help across the firm—managing everything from billing and scheduling construction advertising to project forms, CDE approvals, DSA submittals, and construction specifications. With a strong eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, Malina plays an important role in keeping both projects and the office on track.