Biographies

Carlos brings over 17 years of commercial and retail design, and historic residential preservation experience to KMA’s team. He is currently a member of the design team for the new El Cajon Public Safety Center, a 279,000 square foot public safety facility underway in San Diego’s east county and he was also involved in concept designs for a $150 million mixed-use project in Spokane, Washington. Prior to KMA, Carlos served as senior project manager with Architects Orange, a full service architectural and planning firm located in Orange, California. He holds a degree in architectural design from Don Bosco Technical University in Los Angeles, and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.

Senior Associate James Belmont contributes over 20 years of expertise in mechanical design to KMA’s engineering division. He has lent his experience to several of San Diego’s most high-profile buildings including the Marriott Spectrum Hotel and Parkloft, the first residential loft complex in downtown San Diego’s East Village. His versatile designs extend to commercial, institutional and recreational facilities, as well as a number of thriving retail centers.

Lynda Feldman has managed KMA’s accounting department for more than 20 years and is a key member of KMA’s exceptional management team. She is responsible for cash management, project accounting, general ledger and financials, billing, accounts payable, payroll and the firm’s quarterly wage reports. During her tenure at KMA, Lynda has been credited with implementing several software upgrades to more efficiently generate reports for project managers, principals and clients.

John Hilgeman has over 20 years of architecture experience ranging from design to construction. His areas of expertise include medical and educational facility design, as well as industrial and high-tech projects. Hilgeman has contributed his skill to numerous educational buildings. His innovative designs have also shaped dozens of worker and patient-friendly medical facilities throughout California. From complete remodel to tenant improvements, Hilgeman’s portfolio features many of the state’s most high-profile medical centers.

Solid experience is the foundation of Timothy Rubesh’s 29 years in the architectural and engineering fields. His knowledge spans the private and public sectors, including commercial, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, hotels and government facilities. Rubesh joined the KMA team in 1974 and worked his way up the ranks from draftsman to job captain to project architect. In 1988 he was promoted to Vice President and now serves as a Principal.

Neville Willsmore has over fifteen years of experience in the development arena. His architectural career spans local and international projects, mainly throughout Australia, Canada and California. His resume balances a comprehensive range of experience including multi-family housing, commercial, industrial, institutional, educational and hospitality industry projects.