Meet the Team
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Neil Parrish
OWNER
AIA | NCARB | LEED AP BD+C
Neil has extensive experience coordinating large teams of designers and consultants in the design and execution of Educational, Residential, Commercial, Office, and Master-plan projects across the Eastern United States. Throughout his career he has been focused on public work, designing and managing projects for public and institutional clients from Seattle, WA, to Nashville, TN and Winter Gardens Florida. Passionate about sustain-ability, he has helped execute numerous LEED projects including the 310,000 gsf, James Lawson High School in Nashville, TN which is targeting LEED Gold and LEED Platinum Fire Station 20 in Seattle, WA.
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David Berry
PROJECT MANAGER
AIA | NCARB
David joined Southern Architecture Workshop in 2024 as a project manager. David began his professional career in Nashville at Earl Swensson Associates where he was integral in delivering conceptual and schematic designs for large, complex commercial projects. After receiving his architecture license, he joined Pfeffer Torode Architecture in 2021 to further develop his project manager skills leading consultant teams on multiple smaller, boutique projects. David is passionate about finding creative solutions to design problems and crafting architecture that leaves a positive impact on the built environment.
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Heather Parrish
BUSINESS MANAGER
Heather, Neil’s sister-in-law, came to SAW with nearly 20 years of management and administration experience and a real knack for creating lasting organizational systems.
She hails from a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky, where she shares her love of board games and movies with her family – her immensely supportive husband, Ross, their two darling daughters, and their beloved dogs.
When she’s not knee-deep in a spreadsheet, Heather is often working in her fledgling garden or baking bread to varying degrees of success. Her vibe is best described as geeky meets grandma which is evident in her hobbies: reading and writing, cooking, crafting, crocheting, Star Wars, and all things Sci-Fi.
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Michael Jenks
PROJECT DESIGNER
Prior to joining Southern Architecture Workshop as a project designer in 2024, Michael began his career in San Francisco, contributing to high-end residential and hospitality projects across California, Texas, and Montana. He is committed to elevating design quality and thoughtfully integrating architecture with the land and community—values he strives to embody in his work at SAW.
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Ryan Tucker
PROJECT DESIGNER
Ryan joined Southern Architecture Workshop as a Project Designer in early 2025. With a strong background in hospitality design, he has contributed to a range of large-scale projects and renovations across Florida. Ryan is driven by a passion for problem-solving and thrives on creating thoughtful, functional spaces. He is dedicated to architecture that not only enhances communities but also elevates the everyday experience.