
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.

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.

La’Veesha Rollins
La’Veesha joins IONIC after 16 years collectively in the Interior Design and Architectural Field. La’Veesha is a Virginia native who has a strong passion for sustainable design and creating spaces that link both exterior and interior spaces.

Corrie Marziano
Corrie Marziano began work with Ionic DeZign Studios in April 2021. She started her career in the field of interior design and later decided to pursue architecture.

Nicholas Rumsey
Nicholas Rumsey is a 24 year old American, and has been living in Brazil for 15 years. He graduated from Architecture and Urban Design school at the Federal University of Paraná, where he discovered and nurtured my passion for architecture.

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