Barb Anderson
Barb Anderson of Edwardsville, Ill., joined Oates Associates architectural firm as a senior associate. She has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of markets including healthcare, hospitality and commercial sectors.
She is a LEED Accredited Professional with experience with several sustainable projects, including the National Great Rivers Research & Education Field Station, where she served as project manager.



McDonald, Souter & Paz, a Los Angeles firm specializing in institutional and educational design, hired Laura O’Conner, LEED AP, as project manager. She is currently managing a consolidation project for the Los Angeles County Office of Education and a small learning communities project for Garfield High School.