Chris Olivarez

I grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, where I discovered my love for architecture at an early age.  I remember reading about ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome in our encyclopedias in the house. I would spend hours recreating historic structures...

I’m from College Station, TX, and while I didn’t always know I’d end up in education, it was all around me—my mom ran a kindergarten out of our home, my sisters were teachers, and my dad and grandfather worked at...

I’m from Alvin, TX, and while I initially thought I’d follow in my dad’s footsteps into construction or sales, I ended up switching my major to education—and never looked back. I spent my career in public schools and eventually earned...

I grew up in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and always dreamed big. I didn’t want to limit myself to the typical careers in my area, and architecture felt like a way to make a real difference and contribute to a...

I grew up in Vietnam and later earned my Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from UTSA. My passion for design started early—watching my dad work as a mason and woodworker and seeing my parents design their dream home. I...