Staff
Your Project is Our Focus
At RPK, we pride ourselves on staff retention and continuity; the same dedicated staff that start on your project will see it through to the end. Furthermore, to give your project the focus and attention it deserves, we undertake a select number of projects in order to ensure that at least one Principal and one Associate are personally involved in all stages of development.
Principals
Jonathan Rockliff
Principal - Architect
AAA, MRAIC, BArch
Jonathan graduated from Carleton University’s School of Architecture program in 1992. Unlike many professionals, he spent five years after graduation owning and operating a design and construction company. This practical experience offered invaluable insights into construction coordination, building material assemblies, and heritage sensitivity issues. The success of this company culminated with two award-winning residential renovation projects.
In 1997, he began his architectural internship under the tutelage of two Ottawa architects, gaining experience in high-tech facilities and public school projects. After working at RPK at various stages of his career, Jonathan rejoined RPK as a Principal and Architect in 1999. Since then, he has designed and managed numerous large and small scale projects.
In 1997, he began his architectural internship under the tutelage of two Ottawa architects, gaining experience in high-tech facilities and public school projects. After working at RPK at various stages of his career, Jonathan rejoined RPK as a Principal and Architect in 1999. Since then, he has designed and managed numerous large and small scale projects.
Jan Pierzchajlo
Principal - Architect
AAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, M Arch, BES
Jan brings a wide variety of experience and expertise to RPK. His enthusiasm and commitment provides a solid foundation for the continued success of the firm.
In 1989, Jan Pierzchajlo joined the Rockliff Group and in August of the same year, became a Registered Architect. Prior to becoming an Associate, he took a leave of absence to work in Berlin, Germany for a year. This experience left him with a wealth of knowledge of international architectural work. In 1992, he returned to Canada and became an Associate with the Rockliff Group. In August of 1993, he become a partner in the firm.
Jan has been the Project Architect, Design Architect, and Partner-in-Charge on many exciting projects and he is actively involved in the management of the firm now known as Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman.
In 1989, Jan Pierzchajlo joined the Rockliff Group and in August of the same year, became a Registered Architect. Prior to becoming an Associate, he took a leave of absence to work in Berlin, Germany for a year. This experience left him with a wealth of knowledge of international architectural work. In 1992, he returned to Canada and became an Associate with the Rockliff Group. In August of 1993, he become a partner in the firm.
Jan has been the Project Architect, Design Architect, and Partner-in-Charge on many exciting projects and he is actively involved in the management of the firm now known as Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman.
Jan Kroman
Principal - Architect
AAA, MRAIC, MArch, BSc
Jan is a Registered Architect with both international and local experience — having worked for acclaimed design firms in Holland, Japan, Toronto, and Calgary. He is highly dedicated to maintaining design intent while incorporating scheduling and fiscal constraints through all phases of a project.
Jan’s ability to focus on both the technical and the expressive is evidenced in his varied background. He holds both a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University of Calgary and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto. Jan received the ARCC / King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research for his thesis work Arctic Infrastructure.
Interested in the intersection of art, urbanity, and architecture, Jan has previously taught at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary; volunteered with Calgary Arts Development and D.Talks (Design Talks Institute); and collaborated on the Tower Renewal Guidelines publication. Additionally, Jan has sat as a board member on the Calgary Public Art Board, and as the Intern Representative on the Alberta Association of Architects Council.
Jan’s ability to focus on both the technical and the expressive is evidenced in his varied background. He holds both a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University of Calgary and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto. Jan received the ARCC / King Student Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research for his thesis work Arctic Infrastructure.
Interested in the intersection of art, urbanity, and architecture, Jan has previously taught at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary; volunteered with Calgary Arts Development and D.Talks (Design Talks Institute); and collaborated on the Tower Renewal Guidelines publication. Additionally, Jan has sat as a board member on the Calgary Public Art Board, and as the Intern Representative on the Alberta Association of Architects Council.
Jonathan Rockliff
Principal - Architect
AAA, MRAIC, BArch
Jonathan graduated from Carleton University’s School of Architecture program in 1992. Unlike many professionals, he spent five years after graduation owning and operating a design and construction company. This practical experience offered invaluable insights into construction coordination, building material assemblies, and heritage sensitivity issues. The success of this company culminated with two award-winning residential renovation projects.
In 1997, he began his architectural internship under the tutelage of two Ottawa architects, gaining experience in high-tech facilities and public school projects. After working at RPK at various stages of his career, Jonathan rejoined RPK as a Principal and Architect in 1999. Since then, he has designed and managed numerous large and small scale projects.
In 1997, he began his architectural internship under the tutelage of two Ottawa architects, gaining experience in high-tech facilities and public school projects. After working at RPK at various stages of his career, Jonathan rejoined RPK as a Principal and Architect in 1999. Since then, he has designed and managed numerous large and small scale projects.
Team
Peter Wong
Associate
Peter Wong is a Construction Contracts Manager with over 39 years of experience in the Architecture and Construction industry.
Karen Muir
Associate
A Registered Architect since 2004, Karen Muir is talented at crystalizing a project vision, leading clients from start to finish.
Dan Letourneau
Associate
Dan’s 25 years in the industry ensure a strong technical solution is found for any building science problem a project may experience.
Jeffrey Nelson
Associate
Jeff joined RPK in 2007 and brings a wealth of construction, LEED and administrative-related
knowledge to everything he does.
knowledge to everything he does.
Sherry Yong
Architect
A Registered Architect, Sherry excels in all fields due to her education spanning NAIT, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Toronto.
Cody Johnston
Architect
Cody is a dedicated designer and graduate of the School of Architecture at Taliesin. He is currently the AAA’s Intern Representative and is involved with a number of local design organizations and initiatives.
Yelena Jbanova
Architectural Technologist
Yelena excels in the translation of design concepts into technical drawings, and especially into 3D visualizations.
Caitlyn Stone
Interior Designer
Caitlyn is a graduate of Mount Royal University and her skills in 3D visualization and space planning ensures her involvement early on in a project
Teagan MacNeil
Architectural Technologist
Working towards her degree in architecture, Teagan is passionate about learning and exploring innovative ways to enrich the community through design, with a specific interest in sustainability.
Nicole Dessureault
Project Accountant
For over ten years, Nicole has run all of RPK’s project accounting and payroll, ensuring we never miss a beat.
Merlin Everett
Architectural Technologist
Merlin is a skilled technologist with a passion for sustainable design and green architecture. His greatest interest is in built environments which use locally sourced natural materials in its unaltered form.
Heather Cunningham
Architectural Technologist
A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Heather has a passion for learning and an interest in the ways sustainable design can benefit communities and individuals.
Ariel Lee
Interior Designer
Ariel is a certified interior designer and graduate of Ryerson School of Interior Design. She is passionate about creating meaningful spaces that inspire and contribute to the community.