The people behind the drawings

Melissa founded Foothills Architects in August 2022 and brings more than 20 years of residential and commercial design experience. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Colorado in 2002, and has served on several Conifer-area boards while coordinating local community events for over a decade.

Adam joined the firm in February 2024 with a background spanning architecture, construction, teaching and furniture-making. He has worked on award-winning sustainable projects including the Net Zero Village and Solara Apartments, and holds a Master of Architecture from CU Denver.

William came to architecture from the culinary arts and focuses on custom residential work in Revit. He holds an associate's degree in Sustainable Architecture Design and is a LEED Green Associate.

Holden graduated from the University of Cincinnati in May 2025 after working across commercial, education, hospitality and healthcare projects. He focuses on accessible, sustainable residential design and is working toward licensure and the LEED AP BD+C credential.

Broderick joined in summer 2026 and works in architectural and engineering drafting. Originally from Crested Butte, he has worked as a florist and teacher and is studying landscape design at CU Denver.