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News Release For Immediate Release

Harley Ellis Devereaux Hires Two New Leaders in Architectural Leader, Human Resources Lead Bring Unique Experience to National Design Firm

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 5, 2008) – Two new leaders have joined Harley Ellis

Devereaux.

Albert Sawano, AIA has joined Harley Ellis Devereaux as Leader. With over

20 years experience in planning and managing unique and large-scale projects in California,

Sawano will manage the firm’s technical design staff throughout the West Region.

Sawano’s diverse experience includes leading large project teams planning and

designing high-rise office buildings, corporate and governmental campuses, hotel resorts, and

international retail centers. He recently was Studio Director and Senior Associate at Gensler.

Sawano earned his Master of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Registered

Architect in California.

Petrina KM Gooch, SPHR has joined Harley Ellis Devereaux to lead its national human resources team. Gooch possesses 15 years experience in human resources management. She is based in the firm’s regional headquarters in Los Angeles. Harley Ellis Devereaux Hires Two New Leaders in Los Angeles pg. 2

Gooch earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Biola University,

and is an accredited Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is an Adjunct

Professor for Biola University’s Bachelors of Organizational Leadership Degree Program,

and was recently elected to serve as Chairperson of the City of Whittier Personnel Board.

Gooch is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the

Professionals in Human Resources Association (PHRA).

Harley Ellis Devereaux is an award-winning, full-service organization offering a complete range of planning, architecture, engineering, interior architecture, landscape architecture and construction services. The firm works extensively throughout the Midwest and southern California with offices in Los Angeles, , , Riverside and San Diego. The 500- person organization also offers a series of specialty services through its partner companies: Spectrum Strategies – strategic planning, operational consulting, program management, technology and asset management; GreenWorks Studio – sustainable design and building commissioning; Crime Lab Design – forensic facilities design; and HED Build – construction and design/build services. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the firm’s excellence in architectural design and engineering that dates back to 1908. For more information on this important milestone, please visit http://history.harleyellisdevereaux.com/. ####