Our Staff

Richard H Dodd & Associate is proud to present the following key members of its staff. Their combined experience and dedication to service to our clients are sure to please the most discriminating.

Richard H. Dodd, A.I.A., Owner / President Richard is experienced in commercial, industrial and residential architecture and planning. He now specializes in custom residential architecture and has produced distinctive and creative designs. Richard obtained a degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley in 1953 and received his license in 1960. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architectural Registration Board and has been in business since 1961 in Newport Beach, California.

Gary A. Korkola, Associate Architect Gary's experience includes commercial and residential architecture and planning. He studied architecture at Orange Coast College and Arizona State University--College of Architecture. He served as secretary and secretary/treasurer of Orange County Chapter A.I.A. Associates and became a licensed architect in 1975. Gary began working for various firms in 1961, and worked with Richard H. Dodd & Associate from 1969 to 1975. He operated his own successful architectural practice from 1975 to 1983, and later returned to join the team of Richard H. Dodd & Associate.

Dianne K. Jones, Administrative Assistant Dianne joined our office as a part-time employee in 2003, and her duties consist of assisting the architects in their daily routine as well as helping with general office functions. Dianne calls Huntington Beach her home after 35 years in Hawaii where she enjoyed surfing and various water sports. Her background was in real estate in the secretarial/office manager capacity.

Esteban “Steven” A. Olivares Steven started with our company October 31, 2006 working as a Draftsperson on our computer system.  He graduated from Orange County High School of the Arts in 2003 and is a graduate of Orange Coast College majoring in Architecture and Business.  He has been continuing his architectural education at Woodbury University.  Steven is part of the worship team and a youth leader at his church.  He loves to travel and is fluent in Spanish, English and continuing to learn French.

Javier R. Garcia Javier started with our company March 5, 2007 working as a Draftsperson on our computer system.  He has completed the Architecture Program at Orange Coast College, and plans to continue his architectural education at Cal Poly Pomona in 2008.  He is fluent in English and Spanish.