| DOMINGO GONZALEZ President / Principal in Charge of Design Education: B.S. Architecture - City College of New York Affiliations: MIES, CIALD, DLF, AIA |
| Domingo Gonzalez has been practicing architectural lighting design for over 26 years with a varied background in architecture, interior design, and product development. During this time period Domingo has served as the lead lighting designer on over 1000 installations world wide covering a diverse range of project types including transportation, hospitality, healthcare, historic preservation, residences, educational, corporate facilities and mixed use complexes. Domingo is a member of the IES, IALD, DLF, & AIA and has been a lecturer on lighting design at various educational and professional associations around the country including the Boston Society of Architects, Lighting Design International, Michigan Society of Architects, the IESNA, FIT, the New York School of Interior Design, Philadelphia IES, the University of Illinois, Parson's School of Design and Rhode Island School of Design. For the last seven years he has been active with the IESNA School & Colleges [Educational Facilities] Committee. For three years [1991-1993], Domingo served as faculty instructor in architectural lighting design at the School of Architecture and Environmental Studies of the City College of New York and is a member of the IALD Education Committee. |
| AC HICKOX Senior Associate / Project Manager Education: BA English and Theatre, Wittenberg University MFA Lighting Design, University of Illinois Affiliations: United Scenic Artists Local 829 IESNA |
| Formerly the principal of AC Hickox Lighting Design, AC has over 25 years’ experience in lighting design and production management encompassing Off-Broadway and regional theatre, dance and opera, as well as extensive tours within the US and throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. For fifteen years she was on on the faculty of Teachers College-Columbia University, lectured at CCNY and has served as visiting professor in theatrical lighting design in the Masters’ program at the University of Illinois-Urbana. AC joined the firm in 1989 as Senior Theatrical Designer. With the merger of Domingo Gonzalez Design and AC Hickox Lighting Design in 1999, she became a Senior Associate with DGA. |
| NELSON DOWNEND Associate Education: BFA - North Carolina School of the Arts |
| Nelson’s career in lighting design spans the fields of architecture, theatre, dance, opera and art installations, both in the US and abroad. Nelson joined DGA in 2000, and has worked on projects ranging from transportation facilities, corporate offices, bridges, monuments, schools, theatres, museums, community centers, parks and private residences. In addition to his design responsibilities, Nelson is a specialist in CAD and CAD management. He received his BFA in Lighting Design from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1998, and was promoted to Associate in 2004. |
| C. BROOKE CARTER, LC Senior Designer Education: BFA in Interior Design, Syracuse University; MS in Lighting, Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| C. Brooke Carter brings diverse design experience to her position as Senior Designer. Her lighting work has ranged from museums, churches, corporate headquarters, residences, and lighting master plans for the City of Syracuse. At the Lighting Research Center, Ms. Carter worked as a Research Assistant, including work on full-spectrum lighting and LED traffic lights. She is "Lighting Certified" by the NCQLP. Her thesis work on lighting for Distance Learning Environments led to her involvement on the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America’s Multi-Media and Video-Teleconferencing Committee. |
| RENEE CHAYKIN, LC Senior Designer Education: BS – University of Kansas |
| Ms. Chaykin holds a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Illumination Engineering from the University of Kansas. She moved to New York to pursue her career in architectural lighting design and joined DGA in late 2002. Ms. Chaykin has worked on a variety of architectural projects including high-end commercial buildings, museums, and various public works projects. She is "Lighting Certified" by the NCQLP and was a recipient of a 2000 Lumen Award for her efforts on the design collaboration for the Mohegan Sun Casino. |
| ANNE DUSTON CHENEY, LC Designer Education: BA - Dance Production, University of Massachusetts in Amherst; Graduate studies in Theatrical Lighting Design, University of Cincinnati |
| Anne Cheney has sixteen years experience designing lighting for Off-Broadway, dance, comedy, opera, and events. She has worked as the Lighting Director for the Circle Repertory Theater and as the Resident Lighting Designer for Actors Theater of Nantucket. For the past six years Anne has designed architectural lighting for stores, museums, clubs, residences, offices, and theme parks. Anne joined DGA in 2002 and is "Lighting Certified" by the NCQLP. |
| MI-SEON LEE Designer Education: MFA – Parsons School of Design BFA – Interior and Environmental Design, Ewha Womens’ University – Seoul, Korea |
| Mi-Seon holds a degree in lighting from the Parsons School of Design and joined DGA in 2001 to pursue her career objective in the field of architectural lighting design. Prior to joining DGA, Mi-Seon had experience as an exhibit designer in Seoul, Korea as well as several years experience with other lighting design firms in New York. Since joining DGA, her projects vary from offices, courtrooms, community centers, bridges, residences, and rail stations. Mi-Seon’s extensive background in lighting design and computer applications has made her an invaluable asset to the firm. |
| KEVIN CONDRACK Junior Designer Education: BAE – The Pennsylvania State University |
| Kevin holds a degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in lighting and electrical design from the Pennsylvania State University. He moved to New York to start his career in the field of architectural lighting design with DGA in 2004. Prior to joining the firm, he was involved in the creation of the illumination laboratory at Penn State. Kevin served as a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for eight years attaining the rank of sergeant prior to his honorable discharge. Since joining DGA, Kevin has worked on numerous projects including office spaces, subway stations, air terminals, courthouses and civic monuments. |
| SHERRY LIN Junior Designer Education: MFA – Parsons School of Design |
| Sherry holds a degree in lighting from the Parsons School of Design and joined DGA in 2004 to pursue her career objective in the field of architectural lighting design. Since joining DGA, her projects vary from offices, courtrooms, community centers, bridges, residences, and rail stations. Sherry's extensive background in lighting design and computer applications has made her an invaluable asset to the firm. |
| ISABEL ANTON Intern Education: School of Visual Arts |
| Isabel joined DGA in 2000 to enhance her knowlegde in Cad and other computer applications. Her organizational ability and overall growth as a professional led to her promotion from Trainee to Intern. She holds a Regents Diploma and Honors in Arts and will be graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2005 with a major in Interior Design. |
| JOHN TABANIAG Trainee |
| Entering his third year at the City College of New York majoring in Architecture. John looks forward to a career in the architectural field. |