
D. Eugene Thompson
D. Eugene Thompson brings an innovative approach to architecture and design. As the founder of Ionic DeZign Studios, he has achieved distinction throughout the community as a theorist, artist, teacher and architect.

Regaina Thompson
Regaina studied business management at Oklahoma State University. Serving as Vice President, her responsibilities include general business administration, oversight and management of the firm’s finances and human resources

Dahlia Washington
Dahlia joined IONIC at the onset of her career as an Intern Architect which allowed her to strategically tailor her education while gaining valuable field experience.

William Henry Harris III
“Harry” Harris founded William Henry Harris & Associates (WHHA) in 1983 after working with other Virginia architectural firms for several years. With a focus on the design of Sacred Space, he has served more than 300 churches in the central and Tidewater Virginia regions.

Moti Marziano
Moti Marziano joined IONIC after 15 years as the Director of Architecture and Principal of another local architecture firm. Moti relocated to the United States from Israel in 2003.

Daniele Garcia
Originally from Brazil, Daniele completed her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urbanism in 2010. Prior to her relocation to the United States and her current position with IONIC, Daniele ran her own Architecture firm.

Chris Warren
Since graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Architecture in 2011, Having worked mainly in residential construction, he has a multitude of experience in low-income housing, multifamily residential, and single-family homes.

Aaron Payne
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Aaron Payne attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, obtaining his professional degree in 2015. He started his architectural career with IONIC in the Spring of 2016.

Bart McElfresh
The hallmark of Bart’s design work is the creativity and resourcefulness to successfully resolve technical design requirements while achieving and maintaining a high degree of aesthetic appeal on a project.

Gideon Thompson
Gideon came to Ionic DeZign Studios after graduating from Oklahoma State University and entering the financial industry in Colorado Springs.

DeZignosaurus Rex
DeZignosaurus Rex is an IONIC veteran, encouraging the team to step away from lackluster or uninspired designs, and up our collective game.