Our Team

Chao-Chiung (C.C.) Lee is a world-renowned Architect who has managed a successful architectural practice since 1983. C.C. Lee is a Feng Shui Master who has been teaching interactive workshops at Rice University since 1999 as well as many other universities around the world.

Mario Bolullo has an outstanding reputation as an award-winning designer with an extensive background in designing diversified building types, mixed-use developments, and building renovations. He has designed projects throughout the United States, Canada, and Main Land China.

Marilyn Schwettmann has over 40 years of comprehensive experience in Architectural Office Administration. She was a founding member of the Society of Architectural Administrators, served as United Way Coordinator, and participated in many other professional and civic activities.

With over three decades of architectural experience, Suzanne Lee leads the firm’s quality control effort to ensure the production standards of STOA’s designs are of the highest quality. Throughout her career, she has acted as both a project architect and project manager, working with clients in corporate, education, and aviation sectors.

Dr. Chang has over 35 years of experience in managing and conducting engineering, construction, and planning projects for education and research institutions, local, state and federal agencies as well as Fortune 100 firms. His diversified technical background and strong management skills grant him the privilege to lead multi-discipline project teams and subcontractors to provide cost-effective solutions to our clients.

Ramón Patiño has over 25 years of experience and has worked on projects ranging from residential housing to large corporate office buildings, and international medical facilities. His award-winning creativity has received recognition from the American Society of Interior Designers, Houston Chapter.

Victor Lee has assisted in the development and the implementation of various marketing strategies for STOA Architects. Victor conducts various economic feasibility studies for regional project development and acts as a liaison to other STOA offices.

Azeez Aleshe graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Master of Architecture, having previously graduated from Covenant University, Nigeria. Azeez plays a critical role in design production services which includes implementation of Building Information Modeling(BIM) and Digital Construction procedures at design, construction, and handover stages of a project.

Graduated from Northwestern State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management. Larson joined STOA's Marketing Team in August of 2022. He prepares proposal packages, creates/edits websites & handles social media for STOA. Larson played collegiate baseball at Northwestern State University for five years. Being an athlete has molded him into a strong leader, very disciplined & goal-oriented marketing coordinator.

With a background in Architecture, Nitasha Tiene graduated from City College of New York with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Art. She currently plays a role alongside Larson in STOA's Marketing Team. Her eye for detail and understanding of color and form have provided branding and graphical updates to the firm. Supporting STOA through various marketing efforts, she continues to study architectural design and learn about new and improved architectural techniques.