Chris Jenkins, Principal

A native of Virginia, Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University in 1990, and a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1995. He worked in South Carolina and Georgia between 1994 and 1997 for Group III, Architects, Interiors, Planning and for the award winning firm of Daniel E. Snyder, Architect. While there he was in charge of several renovation/ adaptive reuse projects in Historic Downtown Savannah. Two projects of note are the renovation of the Hamilton Turner Mansion into a 16 room bed and breakfast, and the Siefker Residence, a new construction infill project within the Beach Institute neighborhood.

Returning to Virginia in 1997 he worked on large institutional projects for Calloway, Johnson, More and West before joining Robert Winthrop & Associates in 1998. Here he has worked on the largest and most complex projects in the office. His design skills, combined with his historical and architectural interests, are well suited for our firm�s work load. His projects here include St. John�s Episcopal Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Peakland United Methodist, St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Lynchburg and numerous residential additions and renovations. Chris� primary architectural interests are in historic structures and in finding the appropriate ways to extend and enhance these buildings. He is registered in both Georgia and Virginia.

Tina Wells, Draftsperson

Tina recently began a second career after 15 years in the wholesale nursery business. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Campbell University in 1979, Tina is a recent graduate of Southside Virginia Community College with an A.S. degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design. She joined our staff in May 2000. The projects she has worked on include The New Covenant Schools, Mountain View United Methodist Church, Clarksville Presbyterian Church and Forest Presbyterian Church.

Julie Kline Dixon, Intern Architect

A recent graduate with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Julie joined our staff in September of 2001. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in 1996, Julie worked for the award winning firm of Thompson and Rose Architects in Cambridge, Massachusetts for two years before returning to school. While at the University of Virginia, she received a certificate in Historic Preservation and served for two years as the president of the University�s Preservation Alliance. The projects she is working on include the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Richmond and Oakland United Methodist Church in Goode, VA.

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