About MIG
We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives. We plan, design and sustain environments that support human development.
Our History
We are a community of designers, planners, engineers, scientists and storytellers engaging, involving and acting with people in creative problem solving.
We believe...
Communities can plan their own futures.
Inclusive and participatory planning always results in better policies, projects and programs.
The world needs
an ecological perspective.
an ecological perspective.
Beautiful and carefully designed environments require holistic, evidence-based research and analysis.
Great projects work for everyone.
Thriving and accessible communities improve everyone’s lives.
Elegant design inspires new thinking.
Design is not our end goal—our end goal is to connect people to each other.
Every project should advance racial and social equity.
Bringing diverse communities and perspectives together promotes shared prosperity and well-being.
All work must be context driven.
Great places reflect the community’s culture, history, geography—and its aspirations.
How We Work
People
Enterprise Leadership Team
Principals
Directors
Paul Banda
Director of IT Operations
David Banks
Director of Web Engineering
Kevin Bazzell
Director of Exhibit Design
Rachel Bennett
Director of Health Equity
Ann Berchtold
Director of Marketing and Communications
Brian Boecking
Associate Director of Marketing
Russell Brady
Director of Planning Services, Southern California
Shawna Brekke-Read
Director of Planning Services, Northern California
Steve Burke
Director of Major Infrastructure
Mike Campbell
Director of Environmental Analysis
Ed Canalin
Senior Art Director
Tim Carroll
Director of Social Marketing
Steve Cheadle
Associate Director of Marketing
Mark De La Torre
Director of Visualization, Deputy Director of Denver Operations
Kim Donahue
Director of Creative Services
Deborah Drasler
Deputy Director of Planning Services, Southern California
Chris Dugan
Director of Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Noise Services
Jan Eiesland
Director of Parks and Play
Roxanne Evanoff
Director of Human Resources
Lisa Gonzalez
Associate Director of Marketing Operations
Aaron Ishaeik
Creative Director, San Diego
Kate Joncas
Director of Urban Strategy and Development
Karthikeyan Bharath Kumar
Director of Community Design
Richard Larson
Director of QA/QC
Laurie Matthews
Director of Preservation Planning and Design
Ryan Mottau
Director of Digital Engagement
Noé Noyola
Co-Director of the Equity-Studio
Ray Pendro
Director of Environmental Planning
Taylor Peterson
Director of Biological Analysis
Nathan Polanski
Director of Engineering, Seattle
Bob Prasse
Director of Environmental Services
Nathaniel Riedy
Director of Engineering, Denver
Jose Rodriguez
Director GIS Services
Genevieve Sharrow
Director of Planning Services, Pasadena
Matt Shawaker
Director of Urban Design, Denver
Christine Scott Thomson
Director of Sustainability, Berkeley
Adele Torreano
Director of Business Services
Jenni Zell
Director Los Angeles Operations and Director of Regenerative Design Studio