Tom S. Chung FAIA, LEED BD+C is a Principal at Leers Weinzapfel Associates, recipient of the national AIA Firm Award. Tom is recognized for his creation of a nourishing public realm by pioneering sustainable Mass Timber Architecture, celebrating material and craft, and sharing his knowledge with current and future generation of architects. He has led the firm’s mass timber design for the John W. Olver Design Building at University of Massachusetts Amherst, one of the most advanced cross laminated timber building in the US and Adohi Hall at University of Arkansas, the largest cross laminated timber building in the US at the time of its completion. Both were awarded the national AIA Education Building Award and Housing Award, respectively. Tom speaks frequently at conferences and workshops throughout the country sharing his experience in mass timber design with his colleagues. He also teaches design studios focusing on Mass Timber, having taught at various Universities and currently is a Professor of Practice at Auburn University. Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in the US, Tom received his degrees in Architecture from University of Virginia and the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.

Bernhard has over a decade of international experience, delivering projects in Canada, US, Germany, Portugal, Israel and Switzerland. Within the timber design and construction world, he is involved all along the vertical supply chain. From overall or specialized building designs, procurement, production drawings, logistics and site installations to product R&D and developing new markets. Though Bernhard’s expertise and heart lies in timber engineering, he is accomplished in all major building materials.

Annie works to inspire and advance positive change by accelerating sustainable development through the use of certified wood products. Her experience in product transparency, climate change, and the circular economy, coupled with her passion to improve communities near and far, supports that mission. As an accredited LEED Green Associate, Chair U.S. Green Building Council MN, Middle St. Croix Watershed board member, and Council Member for the City of Afton, Minnesota, Annie casts a wide net in efforts to improve the world. Her love for all living things fuels her work and play - where you’ll find skiing or biking in the mountains or chillaxing along the banks of the National Wild & Scenic St. Croix River.

Catherine Pfeiffenberger joined Jamestown in 2019 to head up the development and construction unit. She works with the team to expand the brand by focusing on development opportunities where Jamestown can deliver its unique approach to creating vibrant mixed-use communities. Recent developments include: mass timber CLT office building with locally sourced timber, a 400 unit flex/hospitality living concept and a rental multi family lifestyle building designed for the 55+ demographic. In her previous role at Skanska, Ms. Pfeiffenberger was a founding member of the development group where she helped to establish the brand and grow the platform throughout the US