meet our team
ANDREW DASSO - Owner | Principal Architect
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP BD+C
Andrew started [design] [build] by architects in 2015, which as of 2018 has been rebranded to Streamline Architects. He works on all stages of the project from initial client contact through construction. Throughout his career, Andrew has stressed the importance of an integrated design team where the owner, architect, consultants, and contractors work together to deliver a high-quality project and he continues to look for new state-of-the-art methods to achieve this goal.
JAMES PHELPS - Senior Architect | Studio Director
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP BD+C
James has been in the architectural profession since 1989. His emphasis has primarily been on Building Design and presentation graphics. James has been responsible for the design aspects of various projects from municipal buildings to commercial structures. He develops both exterior and interior design concepts through his sketches, computer, and physical models, and renderings.
CRAIG SHANNON - Senior Architect | Studio Director
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP
Craig Shannon, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP joined Streamline Architects as a Senior Architect and Studio Director in 2021. In his role, he is responsible for project design, document coordination, and construction administration for new and existing projects. Before joining Streamline Architects, Mr. Shannon worked on many project types in just as many roles, from space planner, modeler, corporate Architect, specifications writing, and experience with LEED Certified projects, as a LEED Accredited Professional.
SALONI SHETH - Senior Architect
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP BD+C
Saloni Sheth, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a Senior Architect and has been with Streamline Architects since 2019. She is responsible for project design, document coordination, and construction administration for new and existing projects. She is a licensed architect and holds licenses in Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Montana. Saloni holds a Master of Architecture as well as a Master of Civil Engineering with a specialization in Cost Management, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
MELISSA MORSE - Senior Architect
AIA | NCARB
Melissa is passionate about architecture and interior design: successful designs have a positive impact on the people who occupy and interact with the built environment. She studied architecture at Iowa State University and abroad in Europe and China. She is a licensed Architect with over 12 years of experience in a variety of project types and manages them from the initial ideas to completion. Her proficiency in 3D modeling streamlines the designs to reality.
JESSICA MOLACEK - Director of Marketing | Brand Creation
Jessica joined Streamline Architects in 2022. She brings 12 years of design/branding experience within the hospitality world. She’s created entire brands for multiple restaurants and hotels within the Midwest, has a background in the casino and gaming world, and dabbled in the banking world within design. Logos and all things hospitality design are her forte. Her passion is creating the perfect brand to adapt to each individual’s personality and help them turn their dreams into reality within design!
LUZ UPEGUI - Senior Project Manager
Luz received her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Architecture at the University of Illinois. She began her architectural experience in 2018 as an architectural associate and project manager. She is currently on the path toward licensure in the state of Iowa. What drives her passion is designing spaces and buildings that become a part of the environment and resonate with its end users.
JOSHUA ARGUELLO - Senior Project Manager
Joshua is a Senior Project Manager at Streamline. Since 2017, his role at Streamline has spanned multiple facets, including client relations, design, and construction administration. Joshua began his career in the healthcare industry with notable experience on the Univerity of Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital. His passion is for healthcare and civic architecture.
EMILY STORM - Project Manager | Interior Design
Emily received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. She began her interior design career in 2015 as a residential designer, focusing on custom kitchen and bathroom design. Throughout her career, she has had extensive experience with hospitality design. She enjoys all stages of the design process, but getting to work with a client from initial design ideas to the final touches is her favorite part.
ADAM WINKELMANN - Project Manager
Adam is a project manager with a few years of experience in architecture. He is passionate about working on project teams for a common goal that makes a positive impact on the lives of end users and the community. He received a Master of Architecture from Iowa State University.
NOAH STRAUSSER - Project Manager
Noah is a project manager with experience in residential, commercial, and park projects. With every project, he hopes to give clients exactly what they need in a one-of-a-kind package. Through renderings and animations, he gives clients an inspirational and accurate glimpse of their completed projects. Outside of work, Noah is a member of the Riverchor Community Choir and sits on the board of the Niabi Zoo and Forest Preserves Foundation.
LISA MCCLAY - Project Manager
Lisa joined Streamline Architects in 2023. She received her undergraduate degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her passion is for residential architecture and design. Before switching career paths into architecture, Lisa served full-time in the Army as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialist. Lisa is still serving today in the Army National Guard and has been beholden for 10 years.
MANSI SANGHVI - Architectural Designer
Mansi is a Project Manager, handling both existing and new projects with the team in the office. She received her master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She is currently on the path toward licensure in the state of Iowa. She believes designing is not just about creating spaces but building lives. With a concentration in Urbanism, her goal is to design more cohesive, community-driven, and experiential spaces to build a positive impact in our neighborhoods.
BUFFY KAPLAN - Design Library Manager | Interior Design
Buffy graduated from The University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Science Education, and a master's degree from National Louis University. She was a teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and Des Moines before moving to the Quad Cities, where she took time to stay home with her two daughters. Buffy joined Streamline Architects in 2019 after a career change and now manages the Interior Design Library. She has always loved the creative outlet of interior design and enjoys working on both commercial and residential projects.
EMMA JOHNSON - Project Manager | Interior Design
Coming Soon.
ANDREW MILLSAP - Industrial Designer
Andrew joined Streamline Architects in the Fall of 2022. Andrew received his bachelor's in Industrial Design from Iowa State University, graduating in the spring of 2022. As an Industrial Designer, he develops designs for furniture, interior elements, and architectural products. Working with the local fabricators of the Quad Cities, his designs are locally made and detail-oriented with the end user always in mind.
GIL PHELPS - Industrial Designer
Gil joined Streamline as an Industrial Design Intern in 2022 and became full-time shortly after at our Iowa City office. Gil received his bachelor’s in Enterprise Leadership and a BFA in Intermedia Art from the University of Iowa in 2018. He found a particular fondness in printmaking and sculpture. His favorite projects to work on are outdoor patio spaces and pergolas for restaurants. He is also inspired by furniture that can serve multiple functionalities and invented a 3-way ping pong table.
Joe Hotle - Office Manager | Photographer
Joe Hotle joined Streamline Architects as an office manager, and photographer in September of 2017. He is a business graduate of Western Illinois University in the Quad Cities. Wearing many hats Joe has worked to fill in gaps from benefits administration to cleaning in an effort to help facilitate Streamline's growth over the last few years. Throughout the last few years, he has grown in aptitude with a camera as a self-taught photographer and is responsible for most of Streamline's images.
Jason Reda - Former NFL Kicker | Office Manager
Coming Soon.
Maddux Dasso - Moral Support | Mascot
Maddux is here to make everyone smile and have a great day! A bonus is, all the pets, tummy rubs, and attention! You’ll mostly find him cuddled up on his bed, roaming the office for attention, or begging certain team members to go outside. Maddux knows who the weak links are. He wants to go outside multiple times a day, (even when he doesn’t have to) only because he knows when he gets back in, he gets a treat!