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 is a second generation Registered Architect who completed his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1992. He grew up in Edmonton and returned to his hometown in 1999 after completing his degree and working in Ottawa as an Intern Architect. Since this time, he has designed and managed a wide variety of projects in Edmonton and around Alberta. He believes strongly in an inclusive and collaborative design process where the best results are gained through a sharing of ideas by all stakeholders.
He is committed and passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness in Edmonton. He believes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone is entitled to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to call home. He is active in his community having volunteered as a board member for many years with his local community league and with other non-profit organizations, such as Operation Friendship and Homeward Trust. He has also been involved with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s National Task Force on Age Friendly Housing and worked with the university of Alberta’s Department of Human Ecology on a study titled “Material Environments of People with Dementia”.
He is committed and passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness in Edmonton. He believes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone is entitled to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to call home. He is active in his community having volunteered as a board member for many years with his local community league and with other non-profit organizations, such as Operation Friendship and Homeward Trust. He has also been involved with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s National Task Force on Age Friendly Housing and worked with the university of Alberta’s Department of Human Ecology on a study titled “Material Environments of People with Dementia”.
Jan Pierzchajlo
Principal - Emeritus
AAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, M Arch, BES
As Principal Emeritus, Jan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to RPK. His enthusiasm and commitment to excellence continues to set the direction for the firm.
In 1989, Jan joined the Rockliff Group and in August of the same year, became a Registered Architect. Always filled with a sense of wonder and adventure. He took a leave of absence to work in Berlin, Germany for a year following reunification. 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 became a partner in the firm.
Jan has been the Project Architect, Design Architect, and Partner-in-Charge on many exciting projects of the firm now known as Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman. Retiring from the day-to-day management of the firm in 2022, Jan continues to advise on specialized projects.
In 1989, Jan joined the Rockliff Group and in August of the same year, became a Registered Architect. Always filled with a sense of wonder and adventure. He took a leave of absence to work in Berlin, Germany for a year following reunification. 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 became a partner in the firm.
Jan has been the Project Architect, Design Architect, and Partner-in-Charge on many exciting projects of the firm now known as Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman. Retiring from the day-to-day management of the firm in 2022, Jan continues to advise on specialized projects.
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 is a second generation Registered Architect who completed his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1992. He grew up in Edmonton and returned to his hometown in 1999 after completing his degree and working in Ottawa as an Intern Architect. Since this time, he has designed and managed a wide variety of projects in Edmonton and around Alberta. He believes strongly in an inclusive and collaborative design process where the best results are gained through a sharing of ideas by all stakeholders.
He is committed and passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness in Edmonton. He believes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone is entitled to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to call home. He is active in his community having volunteered as a board member for many years with his local community league and with other non-profit organizations, such as Operation Friendship and Homeward Trust. He has also been involved with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s National Task Force on Age Friendly Housing and worked with the university of Alberta’s Department of Human Ecology on a study titled “Material Environments of People with Dementia”.
He is committed and passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness in Edmonton. He believes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone is entitled to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to call home. He is active in his community having volunteered as a board member for many years with his local community league and with other non-profit organizations, such as Operation Friendship and Homeward Trust. He has also been involved with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s National Task Force on Age Friendly Housing and worked with the university of Alberta’s Department of Human Ecology on a study titled “Material Environments of People with Dementia”.
Team
Peter Wong
Associate
Peter is a Construction Contracts Manager with over 40 years of experience in the Architecture and Construction industry.
Peter was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award for his volunteer efforts in the community.
Peter was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award for his volunteer efforts in the community.
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 36 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.
Cody Johnston
Architect
Cody is a passionate Architect, a Certified Passive House Designer, and a graduate of the School of Architecture at Taliesin. He maintains significant involvement with several local design organizations and initiatives. He cares a great deal about community and is at his strongest when using design innovation for people in need.
Caitlyn Stone
Interior Designer
Caitlyn is a certified Interior Designer and graduate of Mount Royal University. 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 15 years, Nicole has run all of RPK’s project accounting and payroll, ensuring we never miss a beat.
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 School of Interior Design at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson University. She is passionate about creating and designing meaningful spaces that inspire and contribute to the community.