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.

Pursuing his passion in architecture, Alex Lyons graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Master of Architecture. Embodying STOA’s holistic design approach, he helps the firm’s effort in multiple projects from pre-design through construction and post construction in STOA’s public and private market service sectors.

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.

Pursuing his passion in architecture, Miao graduated from University of Virginia with a Master of Architecture. Interests in efficient and innovative design and processes has lead Miao to take on many projects and bring new perspectives on accessibility and openness.

Pursuing his passion in architecture, Juan Rojas graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Master of Architecture and University of the Arts London with a Bachelor of Architecture(2:1 upper second class honors). Interests in graphic design and efficient architectural design, Juan incorporates various viewpoints at the firm representative of his creative background.

With a focus on the relationships between FengShui, graphic design, and spacial design, Nitasha Tiene graduated from City College of New York with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Art. Her curiosity in the philosophies of GreenTea and her eye for design have come together to assist the team in various ways.