MADISON — JLA Architects is pleased to announce Judy Walker (AIA) has joined their team as Director of Quality Control. In this role, Walker will be focused on the implementation & facilitation of policies, methodologies, and best practices to improve the quality of JLA’s designs & documents across all phases of the Project Lifecycle. She will also join the firm’s Operational Leadership Team, an advisory team that guides and influences the firm’s growth and operations.
Although based in Denver, Walker will work closely with all of JLA’s office teams. Internally, she will monitor the team’s compliance with quality control practices and support their ongoing evolution. Adam Fredendall, JLA’s Senior Vice President & Director of Architectural Operations, is pleased to welcome Walker to the team,
“We are very excited to have Judy join the JLA team. She brings a great depth of experience and knowledge that really aligns with JLA’s desire to continuously improve the quality of our documents and procedures.”
Walker brings 15+ years of commercial architecture experience with an emphasis on building enclosure design for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily, higher education, hospitality, and commercial projects. Prior to JLA, she worked on projects such as The Residences at La Columbe D’Or (Houston, Texas), The Ritz Carlton in Aruba, and aviation projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Walker graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University. She is a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Learn More About Judy
What drew you to architecture? What do you love about it?
I was always interested in creative disciplines, and I loved to create and build things with my hands when I was younger. I was also equally strong on the technical side, so studying architecture was intriguing and challenging.
What’s your favorite (or most unique) project you’ve worked on and why?
As a specialist consultant for building exteriors, I had the opportunity to work with a talented design team on a 34-story multifamily high-rise in Houston. The development had more than ten different exterior cladding materials that required challenging design considerations.
What do you do for fun? Do you have any hobbies or special interests?
Around Denver, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring small mountain towns. For travel, I usually gravitate towards places with an abundance of historical architecture.
Are you involved in the community? If so, what causes/organizations mean the most to you?
I recently moved from Houston (Texas) to Denver and am looking forward to getting involved with the local community in support of local animal shelters and animal rescue groups.
