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Joseph L. La Brie, S.E.

Beginning in 1981, Joseph L. La Brie worked on staff at Thompson and La Brie, Inc. Since graduating from the University of California at Davis in 1981, Mr. La Brie has been a member of the board of directors for the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and an active member the American Society of Civil Engineers and has served on several committees. He is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer in the State of California and his work experience includes the design and engineering management of a myriad of different buildings.

In January of 2003 he resigned as President of Thompson and La Brie, Inc. to establish a new design firm called Makeitright, Inc. With Structural Engineering as the backbone of the firm's technical expertise and hospital design as the focus of its mission, Makeitright, Inc. offers new design value tailor made for the development of hospital facilities.

The primary focus of Mr. La Brie’s efforts over the years has been in the development of health care facilities. In fact, As of January 2005, the director of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) appointed him a Member of the Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB) and Vice Chairman of the Board in January of 2007. In November of 2008 he was elected to be the HBSB Chairman for the new term.

Capital Improvements, New Buildings, Design needed for ongoing maintenance and Seismic Retrofit Projects make up his work experience. He has been vigilant to follow and stay current with the technical developments of California’s Hospital Building Seismic Upgrade Program (Senate Bill 1953) and is actively coordinating the implementation of this work at several facilities.

Mr. La Brie is presently managing the design of hospital projects throughout the State of California. Under his leadership, the staff at Makeitright, Inc. has designed new and retrofitted buildings in the design build, multiple-prime, and conventional design delivery environment. Regardless of the nature of the project and its method of delivery, his highest priorities are simplifying and streamlining the design and construction process by properly balancing innovation and creativity with safety, constructability and cost efficiency.

Ricardo Sangiovanni, P.E., S.E.

Ricardo Sangiovanni is a partner at Makeitright, Inc. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has worked for Thompson and La Brie Structural Engineers, Wallframe, Inc. and J.J.D. & Associates before joining the team at Makeitright when it was founded in 2003.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, and having over 20 years of experience with project management, engineering, accounting, financial and business administration, and computer design software and development, Mr. Sangiovanni exceeds standards. He possesses both excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

His current focus is on structural design and calculations, 3D-modeling development, static and dynamic analyses, and non-linear studies; he is also overseeing multiple projects while ensuring reliability and accuracy. In addition, he has developed a solid communication channel with OSHPD.

Evident in his work, is Mr. Sangiovanni’s dedication to the vision for excellence in the hospital design community; on which Makeitright, Inc. was founded.

KC Morrow

KC Morrow is a partner at Makeitright, Inc., and has a long history of working in the Healthcare Facility Development Industry. Mr. Morrow worked as a leading project draftsman for Thompson and La Brie from 1979-2002. When Makeitright, Inc. was founded in January of 2003, he joined the leadership of the company as a Project Coordinator. In this position, Mr. Morrow is responsible for the coordination of consultants and all project related resources. He has also proven himself to be steadfast in coordinating and developing staff, organizing projects and working closely and directly with OSHPD and the client to ensure open communication, efficient project management and a quality result.

Throughout the years, Mr. Morrow has proven to be an invaluable part of the company. The dedication and integrity with which he works is reflective of the very vision and mission of Makeitright, Inc.

Aida Aroditis, P.E.

Aida Aroditis is a dynamic part of the Makeitright team. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Westminster, in London, UK. Ms. Aroditis has 25 years of experience as a civil engineer, encompassing more than 15 years in California and 10 years in Europe.

As both a California registered civil engineer and a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, Aida adds great value to Makeitright through her sound engineering principles, clear presentation of design, strong communication skills and familiarity with the CBC, DSA and OSHPD that only years of experience could provide.

Her extensive experience, as well as the integrity and innovation with which she works, makes Ms. Aroditis irreplaceable as a leader on Makeitright’s team.

Traci Bartak

Traci Bartak holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing from Baylor University. Following her college graduation in June 2006, Ms. Bartak began working at Makeitright. Since she has been at Makeitright, she works to help coordinate projects and support team members, working directly with consultants and clients. She is also instrumental in the submittal of projects and various project elements to OSHPD.

Ms. Bartak works to run the program that Joseph La Brie developed called the Makeitright Dashboard for several ongoing projects. The Dashboard program (www.makeitright.org) and its upkeep is a complimentary service that Makeitright provides for its clients. Her work on this site helps to keep projects updated and visible to clients and consultants in a secure way. Since joining the Makeitright team in 2006, Ms. Bartak has proven herself to be a loyal and results oriented member.

Elizabeth Diaz

Elizabeth Diaz has been the Office Manager at Makeitright since it was founded in 2003. Her assistance was invaluable in the corporate setup of the company.

With over fifteen years experience in Administration and her certificate as a Financial Analyst, Ms. Diaz is fully equipped to handle the daily operations of the company including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and Payroll. In addition, she is fluent in both English and Spanish, and deals with Makeitright staff, clients and consultants to provide outstanding service and direction. Ms. Diaz is a loyal and hardworking member of the Makeitright team.

Heather Martelle, E.I.T.

Heather Martelle graduated from Harvey Mudd College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in May of 2007.  During her time at Harvey Mudd, Heather tutored peers at another local college and worked on project teams for both Raytheon and DIRECTV.  Following her graduation, Ms. Martelle gave a year of her time as an intern for Engineering Ministries International.  She spent seven months of that year serving the Ugandan people as an engineer in Kampala, Uganda.  In this role, she coordinated project logistics with clients and team members, created design and calculations for water and wastewater systems, and drafted electrical, structural water, wastewater, agricultural and architectural drawings for various schools, a university and a health clinic there in Uganda.  Her experience, her willingness to help others and her knowledge of programs like AutoCAD and Matlab make Ms. Martelle invaluable to Makeitright.

Christine Noll, P.E.

Christine Noll holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, as well as a Designated Underground Storage Tank Operator (DUSTO) certification for the state of California. Ms. Noll has worked in the consulting field since 1984, and began focusing strictly on healthcare projects in 1988. She is a registered Mechanical Engineer in the state of California, and spent 9 years as the OSHPD liaison for a healthcare design firm. Ms. Noll also spent about eight years as the Construction Coordinator in the Engineering Department of a 123-bed hospital.

Ms. Noll is remarkably skilled in the planning, design and construction of a diverse variety of projects. Her expertise ranges from assembling consultants for design teams, to coordinating the quality control and design process from initial planning through construction and OSHPD approval and closure, to preparing bid packages and selection of contractors, and extends well beyond.

From her wide-ranging experience in the discipline, Ms. Noll has established a sound understanding of how to provide outstanding service to the healthcare construction industry of California. Her impressive communication and organizational skills have proven Ms. Noll to be an integral part of the Makeitright team.

Michael Roura, P.E. 

Michael Roura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering & Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Sanitary Engineering from National University, Manila Philippines. The eight years in Southeast Asia Mr. Roura spent as a licensed professional engineer, as well as his six years spent in California as a Civil Engineer total fourteen years in the business. Mr. Roura possesses detailed knowledge of the CBC, the DSA and OSHPD processes. 

As a California registered civil engineer, Mr. Roura is dedicated to providing exceptional Structural building designs and calculations. The way he coordinates with team members as well as his professional knowledge of the health care design business, adds immeasurable value to Makeitright, Inc.

 Andrew Santiago, E.I.T.

Andrew Santiago holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering  from Dela Salle University in Manila, Philippines.  He is fluent in both English and Filipino.  Mr. Santiago has spent time working in various positions within the design and construction field.  He has experience in property consultantation, project engineering, construction estimaton and project coordination.  In addition to his excellent work as an engineer and his experience in project coordination, Mr. Santiago's proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD PRO and various other technical programs give him the ability to contribute to several phases of a project's development.  His strong work ethic and attention to detail ensure the high quality of his work.