TAP Architecture has announced the promotions of University of Oklahoma alumni Clay Dobbins, Zach Maggia and Chris Teehee as Managing Partners at the Oklahoma City design firm.
TAP is an award-winning design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, master planning, urban design and historic preservation. TAP has been a mainstay in Oklahoma City since it was founded in 1988, completing projects that have helped transform the metro area and has completed more than 1,000 projects in 15 states and on three continents.
Clay Dobbins
Clay Dobbins began his architectural career as TAP’s 2016 University of Oklahoma TAP prize awardee. He became a licensed architect in 2021 and serves as TAP’s resident 3D specialist, specializing in learning new design and construction technologies. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts member. Clay is also a 2019 Mine OKC Fellow, 2022 AIA Oklahoma Leadership participant and member of the Choctaw Nation.
Zach Maggia
Zach Maggia came to TAP in 2017 and was licensed as an architect in 2021. Zach specializes in specification and acoustic design and has worked as an acoustical consultant and researcher on multiple award-winning projects, including an ACI Excellence Award for decorative concrete. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Acoustical Society of America, a board member of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute. Zach is also a 2020 Mine OKC fellow and won a Newman Award for Excellence in Architectural Acoustics.
Senior Project Manager Chris Teehee joined TAP in 2016 and has more than 20 years of professional experience in the architecture field. Before his time at TAP, Teehee managed his own business, Teehee Design-Build LLC, where he provided designs services for custom residential and commercial development properties. He is a member of the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
Chris Teehee
All three have been involved in projects around the state for TAP. The Oklahoma City Convention Center Garage is one of their recent completed collaborations. The project won the 2021 AIA Oklahoma Honor Award for Large Commercial Architecture.
TAP Owners and Founding Principals Anthony McDermid and John Ward are excited for these three to step into larger roles for the company.
“Their knowledge, leadership and commitment to our collaborative team effort has been well demonstrated,” Ward said. “At TAP, we aim to make a difference by doing work that matters. I am confident these three will only strengthen and propel this mission.”
McDermid echoed the sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for how these three can help shape the future of TAP and the city it calls home.
“Since 1988, John and I have seen not only our firm transform and grow, but we’ve seen Oklahoma City boom, as well, and we’re proud to have played a role in the city’s successful evolution,” McDermid said. “We know Clay, Zach and Chris will not only be an asset to TAP’s future, but to Oklahoma City’s, as well.”
Visit the TAP Architecture website to see the architectural impact they have had on Oklahoma City.
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