Since his childhood, Jamie has been fascinated with the built world: how structures, spaces, and environments affect our lives, moods, and behaviors. Through architecture, Jamie is able to interpret his clients’ needs in ways that constructively influence those interactions, while leaving a physical legacy and impression on the world around him. Jamie spends most of his free time enjoying hunting, hiking, and a watching a good football game with his family.

Jack returned to Mississippi in 2012 to fulfill a longtime dream of practicing his own brand of architecture with classmates and friends Michael Boerner and Jamie Wier. During his 15-year career, he has practiced architecture at prominent firms in New York, Birmingham, and Atlanta where much of his work was focused on K-12 and higher education facilities. Jack strongly believes in the practice of listening as a necessary step towards understanding the client. Through collaboration, his design solutions are tailored to translate need into a vision and ultimately into a final building. He and his family are active in Jackson’s Belhaven Neighborhood, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, and the Mississippi Museum of Art where he serves as a trustee.

Wade is instrumental in the development of quality control procedures and intern mentoring with his nearly 20 years of overall experience in Design and Contract Administration. Outside the office, Wade paints, cycles, plays bicycle polo and spends time with his dogs.

Russ is drawn to work that requires critical thinking and creative solutions. He enjoys working with his colleagues, clients, and builders to tackle design challenges on a variety of project types every day. His positivity, attention to detail, and strong work ethic serve as assets to the practice. Outside the office, Russ enjoys spending time outdoors with his friends and family.

Brian enjoys the challenge of working on a wide breadth of projects while drawing on the knowledge of architects with other skill sets. Brian’s experience working in many firms on varying project types gives him the ability to see projects from all sides. At home, Brian loves to cook and collect records and graphic novels.

Parker is drawn to the diverse projects he gets to manage at Wier Boerner Allin. Whether he is observing the construction site of a school or detailing window designs for a commercial property, no two days are the same. At home, Parker is usually trying to keep up with his wife and two young boys, playing music and working on home improvement projects when he’s not playing Transformers.

Golie, a Houston native, moved to Mississippi from St. Louis, Missouri in the fall of 2016. After earning her Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, Golie worked for an architecture firm where she specialized in healthcare design and planning. She appreciates Wier Boerner Allin’s collaborative environment and being surrounded by talented people who are willing to share their knowledge. In her free time, Golie loves cooking meals from scratch with her husband and spending time outdoors, whether it’s jogging, playing soccer, taking a nature walk, or gardening.

Holly Davis comes to WIER BOERNER ALLIN from Nashville, TN where she worked with a interior design firm that specialized in the industries of senior living, corporate design, multi-family, healthcare and hospitality. Holly is a well-rounded designer and is able to contribute to any phase of the project, whether it’s assisting in the creation of the initial design concept, engaging in construction administration or installing furniture, artwork, and accessories. Outside of work, Holly enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and team sports. She loves to travel and could be planning multiple trips at a time. 

John Taylor was drawn back to Mississippi after living and working for firms in Texas and Maine, wanting to invest in his home state. As Project Architect at WBA, he brings fresh ideas to the table from his wide-ranging experience in projects from retail to restaurants to libraries. John Taylor and his wife Taylor are parents to two dogs, Coco and Carl.

Despite the fact that his high school aptitude test said he should be a band teacher, David Ford has enjoyed a successful career in architecture at both large and small firms in Mississippi. His career highlights have consisted of a project in Japan, a New York house with Sambo Mockbee, and many in between. David is always hungry to learn new skills to enhance his craft and is excited to be a part of a dynamic workplace. When he’s not sharpening his talents, you can find him in the kitchen trying his hand at sous vide, smoking meats, making pasta, or mixing cocktails for his friends.

After interning at WBA during his fifth year of architecture school, Jake officially joined the team after graduating. He was drawn to the collaborative environment, the wide range of projects, and is excited by the work WBA contributes to his community. Jake enjoys reading, supporting live music, and playing with his dog, Mochi.

Amye Halinski is able to apply her career in finance to her new role as Director of Financial Operations at Wier Boerner Allin Architecture. Amye was drawn to Wier Boerner Allin’s focus on community involvement and passion for their profession. She enjoys supporting the team by managing the financial aspects of projects, which allows the architects to stay focused on the creative process. She brings with her a strong attention to detail and a mind for process improvement. Outside the office, Amye enjoys yoga, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Birdie.