With over 20 years of experience designing mixed-use buildings and urban environments, Tara works collaboratively with each client to help identify their specific vision and needs to create cohesive and beautiful design solutions. With a strong passion for housing and affordable design, Tara works to make inspired buildings and interiors with positive impact.

Chesley has mastered the craft of understanding buildings and construction from a technical standpoint while utilizing that knowledge to create inspiring places. Her passion lies in creating beautiful spaces that are built with the type of quality that comes with truly understanding the details. She has extensive experience in the commercial/interiors industry and loves working with Owners to help them achieve their vision for their space.

Kevin has extensive experience in architectural building design and space planning in the Upstate of South Carolina and with projects throughout the Southeast. Having worked in a variety of market sectors, including commercial office, medical office, adaptive reuse, sports, hospitality, and retail design, he excels at finding creative solutions to difficult design challenges. No matter the project type, his passion is working closely with clients to turn their vision into reality.

Katie started her architecture career in New York, after completing her graduate degree at Syracuse University in 2011. At the beginning of 2016 she moved to Greenville, SC and has continued practicing her passion for creating innovative spaces that bring a client’s vision to life. She has extensive knowledge and experience in both new construction and renovation projects and enjoys working on all phases of a project, from conceptual design to technical detailing. Katie has designed projects for a large variety of market sectors including retail, office, animal hospitals, municipal, higher education, historic rehabilitation, and multifamily housing.

A graduate of both Clemson University and Virginia Tech, Jonathan Pitts has built a strong foundation in design and architectural theory. His passion for architecture stems from a love for the connection between drawing and building. Specializing in healthcare environments, Jonathan creates innovative, patient-centered spaces that support both functionality and well-being. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan loves woodworking and enjoys spending time outdoors. These personal interests fuel his creativity and inspire a hands-on and detailed approach to his work. With a strong commitment to efficiency and design excellence, Jonathan continues to shape spaces that positively impact communities and enhance the human experience.

After completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture at Clemson University, Sarah practiced in Charleston, SC. There she gained experience in historic preservation and infill construction within an urban context. She has a passion for vernacular architecture and its inherent functionality. She believes traditional forms are best blended with modern detailing to create a new type of architecture. Sarah is now using this passion, along with detailed-oriented designs and the client’s vision to bring commercial spaces to life.

Emily grew up in South Dakota where she attended South Dakota State University. Her work at SDSU earned an Enrichment Award from the South Dakota AIA. She then moved to South Carolina to attend Clemson University and earn her Master’s degree. She has been practicing in South Carolina ever since. She holds an FAA Drone Pilot’s license and has a passion for illustration and photography. Specializing in commercial design, she brings her diverse experience to her designs to create refined and delightful spaces.

After graduating in 2014, Tiffany fell in love with Greenville, SC and quickly plugged into the community. She has extensive experience in merging exterior and interior architecture in multiple commercial markets including corporate, hospitality, healthcare, community, and education. Tiffany’s favorite part of design is having the ability to connect with people through the space and directly impact the overall success of our clients. When not designing, you can find her traveling the world with her husband, hiking the Upstate with her pup Mia, or creating on her potting wheel.

Casey is originally from Michigan and moved to Greenville, SC after completing her undergrad in 2024. She fell in love with interior design because of the freedom it gives her to not only be creative, but to use creativity to help others achieve their vision for their spaces. Casey’s favorite part of design is space planning and using color and composition to develop the best solutions for our clients. When she’s not working, you can find her hanging out with friends or at a local coffee shop.

Kasey, originally from Texas, earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Texas A&M University before relocating to South Carolina in 2023 to pursue a Master of Architecture degree. Now, halfway through her graduate studies, Kasey collaborates with SHLTR on a variety of projects. She enjoys exploring different areas of the architecture field and is passionate about bringing design concepts to life and focusing on creative, innovative solutions to architectural challenges. Outside of work and school, she can be found at the lake or in the mountains.