Shaili Patel has predominantly worked on large scale industrial projects over the past twelve years, with projects ranging from $2 million to over $120 million in construction cost. She provides oversight within the construction phase, primarily through the lens of risk management, with schedule and cost impacts and technical oversight of the design and construction documents during the design phase. She believes in a collaborative approach to design and construction fostering an environment of trust and partnership on every project. She is OSHA-10 certified, holds an NCARB Certificate, and is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and on the Board of Fellows for the School of Architecture + Art at Norwich University.

A dedicated member of the GWWO team, Sharon specializes in the construction document and administrative phases of projects. She has successfully navigated many of GWWO’s largest projects through construction completion, resulting in buildings that reflect the designer’s intent, work for their users, and are delivered with minimal change orders. Design teams often call upon her considerable field experience to review documents and facilitate early identification of potential construction challenges.

Sharon is committed to advancing professional development in architecture, including her current role on the AIA Construction Contract Administration Leadership Group, chair of the AIA Baltimore Practice Management Committee, and co-chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore Architect-Contractor Roundtable. She most recently presented at AIA25 as part of the Architects in Work Boots session and has moderated and served on several panels and roundtables for local organizations.

Chris Hong oversees projects ranging from commercial, institutional facilities, and healthcare architecture with a focus on project innovation, rebranding, sustainability, and integrated collaboration. Born and raised in Honolulu, Mr. Hong currently heads the Honolulu office of MKThink after spending time as an Associate at Group 70 International and NBBJ Seattle. He is a resolute mentor with 18+ years of volunteer service to his profession. Mr.Hong currently serves as Board of Trustees for the Historic Hawaii Foundation and is a Past President of American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter, the Hawaii Architecture Foundation, and has previously served on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Dean’s Leadership Council. He is a licensed architect in Hawaii and Washington and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Cal Poly San Louis Obispo.