Shannon Crossley, Assoc. AIA
Preservation Architect & Historian, NorthWind
Shannon, a third generation Alaskan, initially worked at Northwind Architects as a summer intern periodically from 2005-2011 and in 2018 returned for a full-time position. Since Shannon has returned to Alaska, she has been adopted into the Naanyaa.aayĂ X’atgu HĂt.
She attended the University of Oregon for a Bachelor of Architecture and minor in Historic Preservation, and the University of Bath for a master’s degree in the Conservation of Historic Buildings. She has completed her internship and now will begin the process to become a licensed architect. Shannon’s professional interests include vernacular architecture, environmentally sustainable design, preservation of historic buildings, and the connection between the design and construction of a building.
Shannon’s Great Grandparents moved to Treadwell in 1911 to work in the mining community, and her family has been here ever since. She decided to return to Alaska to get involved with the community and the built environment of her hometown. Shannon is committed to preserving Alaska’s unique culture and resourcefulness in our historic structures, using mindful adaptive reuse practices to maintain our historic building’s relevance to the community, and using her knowledge of historic architecture to design sustainable new buildings.
Richey Madison AIA, NOMA
Senior Principal & Studio Lead, SmithGroup
Richey Madison is a Senior Principal and Studio Leader with SmithGroup. In his role, Richey is responsible for guiding teams in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Portland on significant complex projects for Higher Education campuses, Museums, while collaborating with National experts from across SmithGroup’s Higher Education and Cultural Practices. SmithGroup’s current Higher Education clients in Southern California include the Claremont Colleges, Caltech, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, San Diego, University of Southern California and San Diego State University.
Richey has extensive experience in the spectrum of delivery models for clients including design-build, progressive design-build and public-private partnership (P3). His project leadership over the last 28 years has resulted in a national portfolio of work that spans across campuses all over the country. Comfortable with significant, complex projects, he served as Principal-in-Charge for Phase 1 of the Green at West Village Student Housing project at the University of California, Davis. The $575 million, 1.3 million square foot campus is one of the largest P3 student life projects completed in the U.S. His team is currently leading a new, Life Sciences Building for San Diego State University
Dedicated to the development of a diverse, next generation of architects, Richey is involved in the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architect’s (NOMA) Pipeline Summer Architecture Camp which introduces young people to the architectural profession through sketching, model making and walking tours. Richey graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He is a licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and past Board Member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).
Michael Stephens, AIA, NCARB
Architect & Managing Partner, SGH Architects
Michael Stephens serves as Managing Partner of SGH Architects, where he leads a team of 29 talented design professionals. Since founding the firm in 2018, he has expanded its presence beyond its Redlands, CA headquarters with the opening of a second office in San Dimas, CA in 2023.
With nearly 33 years of industry experience, Michael brings a rare, well-rounded perspective – having served as Designer, Architect, Contractor, and Owner’s Representative. He is a licensed architect in both California and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and a respected member of the American Institute of Architects Inland California Chapter (AIAIC) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
Michael’s design expertise bridges both public and private sectors, with a strong focus on community and commercial developments. He partners closely with municipalities to deliver responsive urban design solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s communities while anticipating the demands of future generations. His enduring commitment to thoughtful, people-centered design continues to shape the built environment across Southern California and beyond.