WHO WE ARE

STEVEN BALLIET

ASSOCIATE, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Design maestro. Relationship whisperer. Mentor extraordinaire. Monty Python quote machine and a wordsmith who can spin epic tales at will.

Steven is a jack of all trades and master of all. We like to say he's the shepherd of our projects, ensuring everything is on track and guiding stakeholders to the vision.

One team member aptly described the 'Steven Experience' as this, using an acrostic poem that doubles as a walkthrough to becoming the best in the business:

  • Strew compliments like confetti - appreciate the work of others
  • Take your time to explain, leaving no question unanswered
  • Encourage continuous learning and growth - every stage is a level up!
  • Very attentive to commitments and deadly serious about deadlines
  • Embodies teamwork spirit - communication is an open freeway
  • kNowledgeable (with a silent k, just like knighthood) yet humble in the limitless learning universe.

Steven doubtless developed these honorable characteristics as a Boy Scout, rising to be one of the rare 4% that become an elite Eagle Scout. Steven has taken these skills and applies them to everything that he does in life and work, elevating the people he works with and the projects that he works on, large or small. Real-world example? When Steven is involved, a mere trash enclosure becomes a Refuse Pavilion. No joke.


THE FAST FACTS

FAVORITE QUOTE

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase

perfection, we can catch excellence.”

– Vince Lombardi

FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT

A beautiful solution Arthur Erickson designed for addressing a grade change between various public buildings in Vancouver, BC. It’s a stair that artfully and seamlessly integrates an accessible ramp.

FAVORITE COMPOSER

Danny Elfman

SUPERPOWER

He has the ability to mentally iterate and catalogue design concepts. With the power to see things in his mind, he effortlessly explores countless design ideas in his mental rolodex.

YOU MADE IT TO THE END. NOW LET'S GET STARTED!

916.783.3700

theredbench@jdaarch.com

38º 44' 39.48" N

121º 14' 0.816" W

3001 Douglas Boulevard, Ste. 110

Roseville, CA 95661

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