People

People drive our creative process, not software or tools.

Meet the BDA team, and find contact information below.

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Jeff Bushman

Principal

Jeff is founder, designer, mentor, detailer, mise en place director, and Exasperater in Chief. Can we do this better? Will this pass the test of time? Are all voices being heard? Educated at the University of Virginia and holding a Bachelor of Science in Architecture as well as a Master's degree in Architecture, he joined the faculty there and taught design for a decade before starting the adventure that is BDA with Jeff Dreyfus.

jb@bdarchitects.com

434.242.1455

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Kevin Cwalina

Project Manager

What Kevin loves most about his job is bettering people's lives through design. He brings to BDA two decades of experience as a designer and project manager working in theatre on and off-Broadway on projects like The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Blue Man Group, and New Year’s Eve in Times Square. While he has had the opportunity to work on many significant projects what he is most proud of are the small things—such as making a local elementary school’s library accessible to a new student.

kcwalina@bdarchitects.com

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Erin Dorr

Project Manager

Erin joined the BDA team in 2013, and has since applied her passion for thoughtful design and meticulous detailing to a wide variety of projects. A Virginia native, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia, and both a Master of Architecture and a Master of Urban Design from Washington University in St. Louis. She enjoys traveling whenever the opportunity arises -- preferably with camera in hand!

edorr@bdarchitects.com

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Jeff Dreyfus

Principal

Jeff's love of working closely with clients keeps him very involved throughout the process - from the first meet-and-greet to the day construction is complete (and oftentimes well beyond)! Sometimes referred to as JD, just to distinguish him from “the other Jeff”, he currently leads the BDA tally with four dogs that accompany him to work both at home and in the office.

jd@bdarchitects.com

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Hugo Fenaux

Architect

Hugo has a broad range of design experience working on different project types and scales, including residential, educational, and office projects. As a problem solver, he welcomes the challenge of figuring out how projects get put together. Whether it's a wall section of a building or a joint on a piece of furniture, he enjoys digging into the details. Hugo is a licensed architect and LEED Approved Professional with a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia.

When Hugo isn’t in the office, odds are you will find him making something with his hands or spending time outdoors. He enjoys backpacking trips and playing tennis with friends and family.

hfenaux@bdarchitects.com

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Del Hepler

Architect

Del joins Bushman Dreyfus Architects with over ten years of experience in architecture and construction. He received his Masters of Architecture from the University of Virginia and has worked professionally in Charlottesville, New York, and Boston. He has worked on a diverse range of project types and sizes, believing that thoughtful design is crucial at any scale. His interest in the relationship between building and design has led to experience at design-build, construction, and fabrication practices. Del is passionate about designing beautiful spaces, constructed of clean and healthy materials, that promote comfort and well being.

Outside of the office, Del enjoys spending time with his wife, his daughters, and their dog. He enjoys running, writing, and woodworking.

dhepler@bdarchitects.com

540.691.6382

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Lisa Moran

Principal

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Lisa studied Architecture at Syracuse University where the winters were long and the snow deep. Upon graduation, Lisa immediately moved to the Bay Area to begin an inspired career and enjoy all that the West Coast has to offer. There, Lisa’s work ranged from modern seismic feats that reached for the sky to developing finishes and color palettes for many of San Francisco's historic Painted Ladies. She also surfed a few waves and snowboarded many mountains. In 2010 Lisa returned to the East Coast, joining BDA. Lisa has managed a variety of project types and sizes, with a passion for delivering quality design for non-profit organizations. Lisa enjoys meeting new people and developing professional relationships that often become long term friendships. During her free time, Lisa and her husband tackle life with 4 year old twins, a 2 year old, and a little white fluffy dog named Poppy.

lmoran@bdarchitects.com

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Aga Saulle

Architect

Aga graduated from the Architecture and Urban Planning program at Łódź University of Technology in Poland in 2013. With two years of experience in her home country she relocated to the U.S. and has been with BDA since 2014. She has worked on a number of commercial and residential projects of various sizes, most notably as a project designer on the award winning Downtown Loft. She likes minimalist architecture, travels and spending time with her pup Nasza.

asaulle@bdarchitects.com

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Patrick Schoonover

Architectural Staff

A native of Charlottesville, Patrick joined BDA in 2022. His professional experiences range in scale from bespoke concrete furniture fabrication to designing and managing large scale commercial, residential, and institutional projects. He believes that architecture is the tangible outcome of arranging a site, construct, and desire and that the best design comes from an iterative concoction of teamwork, rational thought, and imagination. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Master in Architecture from the University of Texas.

Patrick’s free time is spent ruminating on his own home, playing or watching soccer, and visiting local breweries. Most of all, he enjoys daily family walks with his wife, daughter, and very old dog.

pschoonover@bdarchitects.com

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Carson Sutphin

Designer

Carson joined Bushman Dreyfus as a designer in 2022. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech, where he was nominated for thesis honors. With experience in construction, Carson has gained a deep appreciation for the builder. He is passionate about designing authentic architecture that is deeply rooted in its place.
A native of southwest Virginia, Carson grew to appreciate the beauty of the mountains around him. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, reading, and playing several instruments.

csutphin@bdarchitects.com

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Cody Taylor

Director of Finance and Administration

Cody comes to BDA after working in corporate finance for over 10 years and dabbling in startups and healthcare. As an MBA graduate from Washington State University, he finds satisfaction in solving problems, making the workplace more enjoyable, and ensuring clients have their issues addressed.

In his spare time he is an avid baseball fan, weight lifting enthusiast, music lover, and gamer. You can usually find him giving back to the community or spending time with friends, family, and his two cats (Kobe and Calvin).

ctaylor@bdarchitects.com

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Tim Tessier

Principal

1 - As a kid on family vacations I traveled to ... all 50 US states, all of the Canadian Provinces and down the Baja peninsula of Mexico ... all by car (except Hawaii) with most nights spent in campgrounds.
2 - I never received a high school diploma as I homeschooled and attended some classes at William and Mary my junior and senior year of high school.
3 - I play guitar.
4 - One of my favorite winter hobbies is drawing and oil painting.
5 - I have ridden my bike over 2,000 miles this year.

tt@bdarchitects.com

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Kirk Webb

Architect

Kirk is a licensed architect who joined Bushman Dreyfus as a designer in 2019. While pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, he spent two summers in rural Turkey, preparing hand drawings of Imperial Roman ruins for the Aphrodisias Excavations Project.

In his work with non-ruined buildings, Kirk is keen on thoughtful organization and the pursuit of the perfect detail. Whether on the trails, the rivers, or the job site, he is amazed by Central Virginia's natural beauty at every turn.

kwebb@bdarchitects.com

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Elizabeth Wilkin

Designer

Elizabeth's love of architecture is rooted in the collaborative nature of the design process and the lasting impact architecture can have on people and communities. She joined the BDA team in 2022 after graduating from Virginia Tech's Bachelor of Architecture program. Through her architectural studies and experiences, she has worked on residential, educational, public space, and small scale design-build projects -- all of which have fueled her desire to understand and better design for how people connect to place. In her free time, you can find Elizabeth making pottery, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her dog, Riley.

ewilkin@bdarchitects.com