DENVER — JLA Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Wyatt (AIA) as their Director of Quality Control. In this role, Todd will lead efforts to refine and implement firmwide standards, support project teams through design and documentation reviews, and mentor staff on best practices in building codes and life safety requirements. Although based in Colorado, Wyatt will work closely with all JLA offices. He will also join JLA’s Operational Leadership Team in shaping and influencing the firm’s operations as well as its evolution and growth. His addition to the JLA team reflects the firm’s ongoing dedication to quality, innovation, and client trust across every project.
With more than three decades of experience in architecture, code compliance, and quality assurance, Todd brings an exceptional depth of knowledge that will strengthen the firm’s commitment to delivering projects of the highest standard.
Throughout his career, Todd has directed quality assurance efforts, managed architectural projects, and provided code compliance oversight on hundreds of projects nationwide. His work has spanned a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, higher education, science and technology, senior living, and commercial development. In addition to his extensive project review experience—having overseen quality and compliance on more than 275 projects—Todd has developed firm-wide design standards, authored training programs for staff, and supervised large architectural teams.
“Todd’s expertise in quality control and code compliance is unmatched,” explained JLA Senior Vice President Adam Fredendall, “His leadership will ensure our project teams continue to deliver designs that not only inspire but also meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technical excellence. We are thrilled to welcome him to JLA.”
When asked what he’s looking forward to in his new role, Wyatt explained:
“I look forward to contributing to the success of JLA Projects in my role as DQC and to learning from my JLA colleagues about the complexity of multifamily design.”
Todd is also a Registered Architect in Colorado since 2003 and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois.
Learn More About Todd
What drew you to project management architecture? What do you love about it?
Seeing I.M. Pei’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) perched on the mesa above Boulder during my first Colorado visit when I was 15 years old. Also, Mike Brady of the Brady Bunch, he was a sole earner Architect supporting six kids, a wife, and a maid!?
I love the architectural profession because every day is different and there are daily opportunities to learn from your colleagues, from owners, from contractors, and finally from users.
What’s your favorite (or most unique) project you’ve worked on and why?
Denver Zoo Pavilion (Zoo Gardens Pavilion + Plaza and Wildlife Plaza). I worked with zoo staff in designing an animal holding building that included a performance stage in front with covered seating for daily animal shows. The project included an adjacent pavilion & adjoining outdoor patio plaza for group assembly.
What do you do for fun? Do you have any hobbies or special interests?
Skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer… and live music throughout the year.