Brendan Bryne

Associate Principal

Brendan is a creative and thoughtful architect with over 20 years of experience developing solutions for complex challenges. He has an extensive range of projects, including multi-family, senior, and student housing, healthcare, mixed-use and commercial, higher education, and research and labs.

Ryan Estes

Associate Principal

Ryan Estes has been involved in a wide variety of healthcare projects over his 18-year career, ranging from critical equipment replacements to new inpatient facilities. His passion lies in transforming healthcare spaces into intuitive, comforting, and high-performing environments that support both caregivers and those they serve.

Jena Lester

Associate Principal

Jena has elevated the profession over her two decades of experience including aerospace, research, laboratory, healthcare, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Her strong attention to detail, keen communication skills, and collaborative spirit results in an understanding of a client’s goals that results in tailored solutions that are both well-designed and functional.

Darren Laging

Director of Healthcare

Darren has been practicing architecture with Davis Partnership Architects for over two decades. During this time, he has honed his skills in all phases of project delivery. From creative conceptual designs to accurate construction coordination, he brings a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to every project. As the new Director of Healthcare, he will improve outcomes for project delivery and continue to enhance our overall healthcare portfolio.