Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Architect, Project Manager

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Architect, Senior Project Manager

Caroline Odell

Marketing Coordinator

David Alies

Architectural Staff

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Architect, Project Manager

Eric Mura, NCARB

Project Manager

Evan Johnson

Architectural Staff Level 2

Henry Kellner

Architectural Staff Level 3

Ilkiz Karacam

Project Designer

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Manager

Kristen Evangelista

Architectural Administrative Assistant

Max Henderson

Architectural Staff

Michelle Cherp

Senior Accountant

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Senior Interior Designer

Santiago Bello

Senior Project Designer

Shane Johnson

Senior Project Manager

Susan Courter

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

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Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

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Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio

Meet the team

From Imagination
to Reality

We hold the belief that the heart of architecture lies in the art of drawing. This is why we assemble our team with individuals who embody both creative ingenuity and technical prowess, fostering an environment that encourages team members to grow. From start to finish, our team has the experience, capabilities, and collaboration skills needed to ensure a seamless, exciting process for you.

Team Photo

The Faces of FBA

Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson, AIA, NCARB

Partner,
Architect

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner,
COO
Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer, NCARB

Principal,
Director of Sports

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Brandon Holcomb, RA, NCARB

Brian Slator, RA, NCARB

Caroline Odell

David Alies

David Burdwood, AIA, NCARB

Eric Mura, NCARB

Evan Johnson

Henry Kellner

Ilkiz Karacam

Kellie Naser, SHRM-CP

Kristen Evangelista

Max Henderson

Michelle Cherp

Patty Klemm, NCIDQ, RID

Santiago Bello

Shane Johnson

Susan Courter

Bonds Beyond the Workplace

marking-up-the-site-map project-site-visit halloween-team-photo quarterly-team-meeting lounge-and-learn-session reviewing-blueprints-together colleagues-on-the-blue-sofa food-truck-treat-day construction-site-walkthrough groundbreaking-ceremony fawley-bryant-event-backdrop design-charette community-volunteer-day city-park-expansion-groundbreaking architect-sketching-at-lightbox we-rise-by-lifting-others colleagues-in-the-lounge colleagues-at-their-workstations boys-and-girls-club-job-shadow-day team-working-session team-with-monster-jam-truck team-member-receiving-award team-reviewing-stadium-plans team-outing-at-the-ballpark team-caricature-event team-working-in-the-studio
Stu Henderson

Stu Henderson

Partner, Architect

Stu Henderson brings visionary design leadership and practical judgment to Fawley Bryant Architecture, translating clients’ ideas into distinctive, functional, and buildable spaces. His work reflects a deep interest in how people experience the built environment and how architecture shapes movement, interaction, and connection. Through a collaborative approach, he helps clients and project teams build shared understanding and make informed design decisions.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning, Stu taught at Mercyhurst University for seven years before joining FBA. His commitment to community leadership includes serving as the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Board Chairman and graduating from Leadership Manatee’s 2019 class.

Amanda Parrish

Amanda Parrish

Partner, COO

With an unwavering belief in teamwork, Amanda looks for ways to cultivate the unique skills and talents of those around her and puts a premium on company culture, which has resulted in increased employee retention, significant new projects for the firm, and being named a Best Places To Work by both SRQ Magazine and Tampa Bay Business Journal. Amanda Parrish joined FBA in 2016, serving as the director of marketing and business before assuming her role as partner and COO.

Her accolades include 2026 SRQ Media’s Women Who Roar recognition, Business Observer’s 40 Under 40, SRQ Magazine’s 35 Under 35, and Spring Arbor University’s Young Leader Award. She also serves the community through business leadership committees and boards such as the Bradenton Area EDC, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, and the Gulf Coast CEO Forum.

Kirk Bauer

Kirk Bauer

Principal, Director of Sports

Kirk Bauer is Principal and Director of Sports at Fawley Bryant Architecture, bringing more than 21 years of experience in design, project management, and client relations. Since joining FBA in 2012, he has managed major projects for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Major League Baseball, Binghamton University, and IMG Academy.

Holding a Master of Architecture, Kirk serves as a technical lead on projects of all sizes, applying his knowledge of building codes, approvals, and quality control from concept through delivery. Named Director of Sports in 2022 and Principal in 2023, he combines practical technical judgment with strong client relationships and accountability for the details that shape successful outcomes.

Nick Ryder

Principal, Director of Operations

Nick Ryder joined Fawley Bryant Architecture in June 2023 as Operations Manager and was elevated to Principal and Director of Operations within six months. He brings 25 years of experience in project and production management, a degree in Architectural Engineering Technology from Alfred State College, SUNY, and credentials as a LEED Green Associate and USGBC member.

Nick oversees resource allocation, staffing, and operational workflows to support efficient, on-time, and on-budget project delivery. He leads weekly reviews of assignments and priorities, keeping teams aligned and accountable. From business development through project closeout, Nick formalizes processes that strengthen consistency, clarify responsibilities, and support successful outcomes.