Paul launched his architecture career at just 16, beginning a path that has grown into more than three decades of design leadership. Paul excels at identifying the decisions that matter most, clarifying their broader implications, and helping teams move complex projects forward with confidence. An active member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Paul has led design in collaborative design-build environments for more than 20 years, bringing owners, designers, and contractors together to address challenges early, improve cost and schedule certainty, and reduce downstream rework.

As a Principal at TEF, Paul helps shape the firm’s practice and culture through his leadership in staffing, project strategy, and decision-making. His attention to emerging best practices and the broader industry and global forces reshaping the profession has helped TEF navigate change while maintaining strong standards and consistent project quality.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and is a respected leader in the profession, having served as President of AIA San Francisco and on multiple nonprofit and educational boards.