People

Bringing together a diverse pool of talent around a single shared table, our company is built on an open, ongoing conversation. Founded in 1992 by Trey Trahan, the firm is intimate in size but broad in its scope.  We engage in a collective questioning of how our process and work can contribute to the health of our ecologies, cities, and economies. Each member of the Trahan team is an integral part of a collaborative process that enriches our company culture and improves the quality of our work.

Ethos: Openness

Team
Brad McWhirter
Partner
David Sweere
Design Architect
Heather Sutton
Business/Administrative Manager
Jae Min (Max) Park
Design Architect
Kendall Baldwin
Managing Principal
Margaret Jankowsky
Director of Urban Design
Robbie Eleazer
Design Director
Sandra Baggerman
Project Designer
Stephen Breaux
Project Designer
Travis Lombardi
Senior Project Designer
Trey Trahan
Founder / Design Principal
Heather Sutton
Business/Administrative Manager

A proud New Orleans native, Heather Sutton joined Trahan Architects in 2025 as the Business/Administrative Manager. With over 24 years of experience in business administration, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Heather holds a degree from Pensacola State College and plays an essential part in overseeing HR, accounting, bookkeeping, office operations, reporting, and marketing. Her exceptional organizational skills ensure that the office runs smoothly and efficiently every day.

Before joining Trahan Architects, Heather served as Business Manager at Lee Ledbetter and Associates in New Orleans, LA, where she honed her ability to manage complex administrative functions with precision and excellence.

 

Careers
Trahan Architects welcomes new designers to submit their credentials for prospective positions in our New Orleans and New York offices. We periodically review applicants as project and studio needs evolve.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and your portfolio to careers@trahanarchitects.com
New Orleans
NOLA Senior Design Architect
We are looking for a professional, full-time, in-person Senior Design Architect to join and lead project teams in our New Orleans Office. The position offers the opportunity to engage in challenging work within an award-winning, collaborative practice in search of design excellence. The Senior Design Architect will be directly involved in a range of project types, exploring form and function, with a strong focus on materiality. We are searching for someone who is committed to the collective questioning of how...
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New York

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