Ted Hyman is a Partner in ZGF’s Los Angeles office focused on designing high-performance environments. During Ted’s 45-year career, he has led teams for many of ZGF’s most challenging and technologically complex projects, taking responsibility for programming, management, coordination, production, and construction administration. His projects have set new standards for innovation and environmental stewardship, creating efficient, flexible, and stimulating environments through the integration of functional, technical, and sustainable design challenges. Recognized as a leader in sustainable design, Ted was one of a handful of U.S. architects invited to participate in a historic forum in China in 2016 to address China’s commitment to signing the Paris Agreement and establish Zero-Net Carbon (ZNC) as a necessary and achievable goal for buildings and developments.

Juli Kawahata is a Project Director for the California Department of General Services. She has been in the design and construction industry for over 20 years, which includes spending the last 8 years working on some of DGS’s largest and most significant design-build projects. Juli is currently the Project Director overseeing a major renovation of the historical Gregory Bateson Building, a $200M progressive design-build project. Previous work with DGS includes the Richards Boulevard Office Complex, the Clifford L. Allenby Building, the State Printing Plant demolition, and handful of ground-up DMV field offices. Prior to working for the State, Juli spent many years in the private sector working for various architectural firms. She has a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and is a DBIA certified professional, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

As an Operations Manager at Hensel Phelps with 22 years of industry experience, John Petty provides leadership and vision critical to a collaborative team culture and the successful completion of his projects. Most recently, John led the $935 Million May Lee State Office Complex project for the California Department of General Services and is now partnering with the Judicial Council of California to lead the New Ukiah Courthouse project. John is an advocate for the use of design-build throughout the AEC industry, a champion of collaborative partnering and cares deeply about client happiness and satisfaction. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management and is a DBIA Certified Professional, an IPI Certified Project Leader and LEED Accredited Professional.