SHANA REISS, President

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, MBA

shana@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0101

Shana Reiss, our President and Principal Architect, is a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) with a background in implementation of green design principles and a desire to promote positive stewardship practices in the design, construction, and longevity of a project.

Shana earned a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Shana has extensive experience in designing wineries. Her technical expertise, project and team management skills, attention to detail, and precision are a valuable asset to any architectural project.

Shana enjoys playing volleyball, skiing, and hiking. She also makes an effort to be engaged in humanitarian architectural projects and has been involved in the design of four school projects in Eastern Africa.

ALLISON BOLLA

PROJECT MANAGER

allison@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0107

Allison Bolla is a Project Manager at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a double minor in Sustainable Environments and History from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is passionate about environmentally conscious and beautiful design practices.

Allison and her husband are excited to have returned to the Central Coast. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring the Central Coast, and learning new creative skills.

JESSICA HAECHERL

PROJECT MANAGER

jessica@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0105

Jessica is a Project Manager at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She has earned her Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University in 2021. She is excited to continue her learning and have the opportunity to influence communities through real-life designs. Jessica is located in our Northern Idaho office.

Jessica is from a small town in Minnesota. She spent 6 years on the central coast, but now calls north Idaho her home. In her spare time she enjoys exploring new places, going for hikes with her dog, trying out new recipes, and teaching line dances.

CESAR SIERRA

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

cesar@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0106

Cesar Sierra is an Architectural Designer at Reiss Design Studio, PC. He has earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Sustainable Environments and City Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

His interest for architecture began when working in construction after graduating from High School. He then began his studies at Hancock College and transferred to Cal Poly. He enjoys creating, designing and building furniture.

Cesar was born in Mexico City and grew up on the central coast. He’s very passionate about football and his family.

Lauren Nelson

ADMINISTRATOR

lauren@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645

Lauren Nelson brings six years of organizational and administrative experience to the team. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and, after a brief stint in beautiful Northern California, is thrilled to be back home on the Central Coast.

Lauren and her husband love exploring the Central Coast with their two children, as well as other areas around the world. When she has time, she loves to curl up with a good book or be inspired by a new recipe. She and her husband are active members in their church community, where Lauren serves as a mentor to women in college during her free time.