Our Principals

Established in 1963, PJHM Architects Inc. has specialized in the planning, designing and modernizing of California school facilities.

Kenneth Podany

Principal / Architect / Co-CEO
Team Member Since 1987

Charlene Yarnall

Principal / State Funding + Planning / Co-CEO
Team Member Since 1992

Leo Johnson

Principal / Architect
Team Member Since 1986

Thomas Kruse

Senior Architect
Team Member Since 1993

Dave Bell

Associate Principal / Architect
Team Member Since 1998

James Bucknam

Associate Principal / Project Manager
Team Member Since 2009
Kevin Kaiser

Kevin Kaiser

Associate Principal / Project Manager
Team Member Since 2000
Mason Mccarthy

Mason McCarthy

Associate Principal / Architect
Team Member Since 2011

Derek Stemrich

Associate Principal / Architect
Team Member Since 2005
Paul Blanchard Associate Principal CFO

Paul Blanchard

Associate Principal / Architect / CFO
Team Member Since 1996