Jim Bickel, President

Jim brings extensive experience in project management, design, code analysis and construction documentation of industrial, low-rise office, high-rise office, medical, restaurant, retail, and residential projects. He is responsible for overall management of the firm, while acting as the prime contact and liaison between owners and project teams. He accepts primary responsibility for assuring that both design parameters and construction documents are consistent with the owner’s stated program and budget.

He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo in 1986. He has been a licensed architect in California since 1989. Jim is a member of the American Institute of Architects and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is the architect member of both the Granville Design Review committee in Newport Beach and the Marbella Design Review Committee in San Juan Capistrano. In addition, Jim is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He plays golf, travels, and stays involved with his sons' activities.

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Kelly Johnson, Principal

Kelly joined the Bickel Group team in 2007 after graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2006 and has been a licensed architect since 2015.  In that time, she has worked on a variety of projects in both scale and typology, encompassing a full spectrum of architectural services.  She focuses on project management, contract document and construction administration standards and implementation in the office as well as managing many of Bickel Group’s largest projects personally.  To achieve success, Kelly strives to understand client goals and build trusted relationships with all parties of the project and construction team.  Along with her work in the office, Kelly serves on AIA California’s Professional Practice Advisory Committee and as a subject matter expert for the California Architects Board. 

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Jessica Steiner, Principal

Jessica is a Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo graduate who has been with Bickel Group since 2010 and a licensed architect since 2015. She has worked on projects of various sizes, shapes, and types, and has experience in all stages of the architectural process, but specializes in shepherding projects from initial concept through discretionary approval. She focuses on project management and project team coordination, due diligence and feasibility studies, conceptual design, and navigating projects through the entitlement process. She believes communication, trust, and teamwork are integral to any project’s success. Outside the office, Jessica serves as a subject matter expert for the California Architects Board, on AIA California’s Advocacy Advisory Committee, and as President of Junior League of Orange County, CA.

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