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In Memoriam:
Gerry Aquino

Andrew Young
Principal Architect

Co-Founder, CEO

Education: Bachelor of Architecture
Cal Poly, SLO 1986
Certified Green Building Professional

Having completed more than 300 Residential and Commercial projects in the Bay area, Andrew is the source for a majority of our aesthetic and design inspiration, having demanding standards for the success of each project. Responsible for design, client relations, public hearings, new business development, and project management.



Steve Borlik
Principal Architect

Co-Founder, President

Education: Bachelor of Architecture
Cal Poly, SLO 1986
Certified Green Building Professional

Related Architectural highlights include all varieties of custom residential projects from minor interior remodels to palatial estate properties, including full service from conception, approvals and building permits onward through construction completion.


Daniel S. Rhoads
Senior Project Manager

Director of Operations & Technology

Education: Bachelor of Architecture
Minor in Construction Management
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 1997
Certified Green Building Professional

Dan has been with the firm since 1997. As a Director for the firm, his duties include directing staff and day to day operations, business development, and overseeing the office hardware and software resources. As a senior project manager his daily roles include design and development, client relations, City interactions and project management from start to finish.


Hong Wei
Project Manager
Designer/Drafter

Education: MS in Software Engineering, NPU, CA 2001
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Science & Technology, 1992
Certified Green Building Professional

Hong joined Young & Borlik in February 2008, bringing years of residential and commercial design-build experience to the company. Hong has designed hundreds of new construction and remodeling projects, including the reconstruction of the historic Cunha Country Grocery building in Half Moon Bay. One of her residential remodel designs received a prestigious Chrysalis Award in 2006.


Tanya Nurkiewicz
Project Manager
Designer/Drafter

Education: B.F.A. Interior Design
Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA 2005
Certified Green Building Professional

Tanya has been with Young & Borlik Inc. since March 2006. As a project manager with a designer eye, Tanya works directly with clients to implement design solutions that maximum space and functionality. In collaboration with our consultants, Tanya works to create inviting one-of-a-kind environments from start to finish.


Christina H. Stidham
Designer/Drafter

Education: M.S. Interior Architecture and Design , Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 2007
B.S. Psychology , Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2001
Certified Green Building Professional

Christina joined the Young & Borlik team in 2007. She works as a designer-draftsperson for the firm, providing key support in project development. She brings her design consulting experience from residential and hospitality projects on the east coast.


Jenny Gasparini
Office Manager

Education: California State University Hayward, Cum Laude
Multiple subject teaching credential with supplemental art teaching credential

Jenny has been with the firm since it formed in 1988. She keeps our operation running smoothly, handling our billing, bookkeeping, file organization, human resources, and reception tasks.

…and warm wishes for a happy retirement:


Pat Henderson

After spending almost 13 years with our firm in a key role as Office Administrator, Pat is retiring to take on a new chapter in her adventures. She plans to spend more time volunteering with her church, both with local programs, and in the gulf area of Texas in helping to rebuild homes in hurricane damaged communities. We are grateful for her contributions to the firm, in helping us grow and succeed over the years, and wish her the best of luck with her future endeavors.

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