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: Collaboration

Team
Brad McWhirter
Partner
Brandon Lawry
Designer
David Sweere
Design Architect
Greg O'Malley
Director of Marketing & Communications
Heather Sutton
Business/Administrative Manager
Margaret Jankowsky
Director of Urban Design
Oana Bunea-Velea
Technical Director
Robbie Eleazer
Design Director
Sandra Baggerman
Designer
Sean David
Senior Project Manager
Stephen Breaux
Designer
Travis Lombardi
Senior Project Designer
Trey Trahan
Founder
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.

To contact: hsutton@trahanarchitects.com or 504 522 9033

Careers

The quality of our work reflects the collective commitment of a diverse and engaged team. Build your career with us.

New Orleans
Summer Internship Program
Trahan Architects is an international award-winning architecture firm based in New Orleans, LA, that focuses on cultural, educational, assembly, and mixed-use projects throughout the United States and overseas. The firm strives to fulfill the aspirations of clients while being mindful of the impact on both natural and social environments. Trahan’s globally recognized projects demonstrate a high level of technological sophistication coupled with a quiet sense of beauty. Notable projects include The Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta,...
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Senior Design Architect
Trahan Architects is an international award-winning architecture firm based in New Orleans, LA, that focuses on cultural, educational, assembly, and mixed-use projects throughout the United States and abroad. Our firm strives to fulfill the aspirations of our clients with a strong sense of responsibility and understanding of the natural and social environments where their projects are built. Trahan’s globally recognized projects demonstrate a high level of technological sophistication coupled with a quiet sense of beauty. Notable projects include the renovation...
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