Tanya Mikeska-Reed
Salado
Summary
Dynamic business leader and design professional with extensive experience in community planning and project management. Proven ability to enhance stakeholder engagement and drive impactful design initiatives, leveraging civic engagement to inform programming in the built environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal of Architecture
MRB Group
Temple
06.2025 - Current
- Project and design architect for numerous commercial, justice, and municipal projects over the past thirty years.
- Directed the architectural staff in all MRB offices.
- Has a unique ability to engage stakeholders in a programming process that captures the desired aesthetics and workflow criteria.
- Has served on numerous municipal and community boards, including the Reinvestment Zone Board and the Design Standards Advisory Board, with hands-on experience in community planning and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory influences affecting design.
- Participated extensively in peer education and review as Past President of the American Institute of Architects and member of the Temple Area Builders Association.
- She currently serves on the Bell County Fire Marshal Board of Appeals, where her knowledge of development codes and ordinances is instrumental to the decision-making duties of this board.
- Coordinated project planning and administration, ensuring alignment with timelines and consideration of financial impacts.
- Additional client advocacy ensures that project implementation and construction adhere to designs, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Leveraged extensive experience in community planning and consensus-building to influence programming of the built environment through civic engagement.
National Director of Architecture
MRB Group
Temple
01.2017 - 06.2025
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Established partnerships with stakeholders to broaden service offerings and enhance organizational capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create client engagement initiatives that strengthened client relationships.
- Oversaw project management processes to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
- Directed national marketing strategies to increase brand awareness across regions, resulting in improved market presence.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Evaluated existing operations and services; identified areas needing improvement and recommended solutions.
Architect/Partner
JD Allen and Associates
Naples
03.2000 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and vision.
- Coordinated with engineers and contractors to ensure project feasibility.
- Conducted site visits to assess conditions and provide recommendations.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all phases of design work.
Owner/Architect
Architectural Edge inc.
Temple
09.1999 - 12.2016
- Designed innovative architectural plans for diverse client projects.
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to design specifications.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Directed and guided employees to enhance project delivery and team cohesion.
- Oversaw daily operations, hiring and training staff to build a skilled team.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Texas Tech University College of Architecture
Lubbock, TX08-1990
Skills
- Architectural design
- Building codes
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client consultation
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
Years Of Experience
35
Credentials
- AIA
- NCARB
Personal Information
Title: Principal of Architecture
Project List
- Diversion Center and Indigent Care Facility - Belton, Texas
- Central Counties Services Temple Facility 2nd and 3rd Floor Renovations - Temple, Texas
- Central Counties Services Belton Facility Renovations - Belton, Texas
- Central Counties Services Copperas Cove Facility Renovations - Copperas Cove, Texas
- Central Texas 4C Headstart Building - Killeen, Texas
- Central Texas 4C Headstart Building - Harker Heights, Texas
- Smile at the World Orthodontics - Temple, Texas
- VA of Central Texas 12+ Years Under an Open-Ended IDIQ Delivery Method - 180+ Task Orders
- 1916 Seley Road - Substance Abuse Center - Waco, Texas
- Belton Family Dentistry - Belton, Texas
- Belton Small Animal Clinic - Belton, Texas
- Belton Eye Center - Belton, Texas
- Fire Station #3, Temple, Fire Station #8 and Emergency Operations Center, Temple, Fire Station #8 Burn Tower and Training Center - Temple, Texas
- Municipal Courts and Water Department Renovation - Temple, Texas
- Crossroads Park and Athletic Complex - Temple, Texas
- Mercer Athletic Complex, Temple and Wilson Recreation Facility - Temple, Texas
- City of TemplePolice Headquarters Renovation/Remediation - Temple, Texas
- Central Fire Station - Harker Heights, Texas
- Bell Co. Museum Expansion and Renovations - Belton, Texas
- Bell Co. Museum Storage Facility - Belton, Texas
- Bell Co. Engineer's Office - Belton, Texas
- Bell Co. Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District Facility - Belton, Texas
- City Hall Renovation and Exterior Remodel - Belton, Texas
- Temple ISD Elementary School Security Vestibules - Kennedy-Powell, Raye-Allen, and Hector P. Garcia, Temple ISD Operations and Service Center Complex - Temple, Texas
- Temple ISD Elementary School Remodels and Expansions - Wheatley, Western Hills, and Edwards Academy - Temple, Texas
- Marlin ISD High School Renovation and Expansion - Marlin, Texas
- Marlin ISD High School Gymnasium - Marlin, Texas
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - New Crusader Fieldhouse, Renovation of Existing Fieldhouse and Weight Room - Belton, Texas
- Bell County Jail Expansion and Improvements - Belton, Texas
- Justice of the Peace Annex - Salado, Texas
- Public Safety Complex - Buffalo, Texas
- Hill Co. Jail Renovation - Hillsboro, Texas
- Detention Center Renovations/Upgrades - Colleton Co, SC.
- Lengefeld Lumber Corporate Headquarters - Temple, Texas
- The Village at Pepper Creek Apartments - Temple, Texas
- Bellaire North LLC New RV Park - Temple, Texas
- Christ the King Church Renovations - Belton, Texas
- Christian Life Church - New Construction - Killeen, Texas
- Bellagio Grande Condominiums - JD Allen & Associates, Naples, FL.
- Davidson Engineering Renovation and Expansion - JD Allen & Associates, Naples, FL.
- Bonita Village Condominiums - Bonita Springs, FL.
Expertise
- Management and Business Development, Responsible for directing the architectural staff in all MRB offices.
- Programming and Schematic Design, Project and design architect for numerous commercial, justice, and municipal projects over the past thirty years. Has a unique ability to engage stakeholders in a programming process that captures the desired aesthetics and workflow criteria.
- Architectural and Community Engagement, Currently serves on the City of Temple Reinvestment Zone Board and the Design Standards Advisory Board, with hands-on experience in community planning and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory influences affecting design. As a Past President of the American Institute of Architects and a Temple Area Builders Association member, her extensive participation in peer education and review ensures knowledge of best practices and new technologies. She currently serves on the Bell County Fire Marshall Board of Appeals, where her knowledge of development codes and ordinances is instrumental to the decision-making duties of this board. Because of her lifelong roots in Central Texas, her connections to the community and businesses are invaluable to clients in ensuring local support for projects.
- Construction Management Services, Detail-oriented project planning and administration focuses on coordination and timelines and is mindful of financial impacts. Additional client advocacy ensures that project implementation and construction adhere to designs, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Certification
- Architect - Texas #16164
- Architect - New York #044148
- Architect - Arizona #58240
- Architect - Colorado #ARC.0040875
- Architect - Connecticut #ARI.0015550
- Architect - Florida #AR91726
- Architect - Georgia #RA016881
- Architect - Massachusetts #954910-AR-R
- Architect - Michigan #1301072637
- Architect - North Carolina #17073
- Architect - Oklahoma #a09009
- Architect - Pennsylvania #RA411125
- Architect - South Carolina #AR.10889
- Architect - Virginia #0401020984
- Architect - Vermont #003.0134834
Timeline
Principal of Architecture
MRB Group
06.2025 - Current
National Director of Architecture
MRB Group
01.2017 - 06.2025
Architect/Partner
JD Allen and Associates
03.2000 - 12.2016
Owner/Architect
Architectural Edge inc.
09.1999 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Texas Tech University College of Architecture