Meet the Team
KPI is a team of dedicated professionals providing outstanding market-driven concepts in all types of
architecture and planning for our clientele.
Our goal is simple: Exceed the Expectations of Everyone we deal with Everyday.
MJ Knitter
President & CEO
mjknitter@knitter.com
Chip Melton
Partner & Director of Production
cmelton@knitter.com
Phillip Budovec
Director of Architecture & Partner
pbudovec@knitter.com
SERGIO SENDOWSKY
Associate & Designer
sergios@knitter.com
SERGIO SENDOWSKY
Partner & Director of Business Development
spayne@knitter.com
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M.J. is President & CEO of Knitter Partners International, Inc. Mr. Knitter has been a regular speaker and judge, addressing local and national building associations on issues of architecture, design and planning. He is an active member of the Building Industry Association (BIA), and in the past, has been active with the Home Builders Council, Sales and Marketing Council and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). In 1991, he became the fourth architect in California to earn the MIRM designation and is recognized as an expert in residential housing by the National Association of Home Builders.
His background encompasses over 45 years in Architecture, Engineering and Planning. Prior to forming KPI he worked for Corbin/Yamafugi & Partners and Gibbs & Gibbs Architects.
Chip has been with Knitter Partners International, Inc. for over 30 years and has a total of over 40 years of experience in architecture, design, design development and construction. His previous 12 years of experience at Bassenian-Lagoni Architects, and 4 years with James Van Voorhis & Associates, included design build projects with tilt up and Type V construction methods.
It is Chip’s four-year course study at the University of Arizona in construction technology, concurrent with his work with James Van Voorhis, that has given him a hands-on experience in design and construction that has helped him with his practical and buildable approach to architecture.
Phillip has been with Knitter Partners International, Inc. for over 15 years as Director of Architecture. He has over 45 years of experience in project management in architecture and construction, including two years with K. Hovnanian Homes as Director of Architecture, coordinating and building over 2,000 homes; 24 years with Danielian Associates as an Architecture Coordinator, Sr. Project Manager, Construction Management/Quality Control; and four years as a Project Manager with Kermit Dorius Architects.
Phillip is working on a variety of projects from design, design development and through construction observation, and coordination with all consultants with value engineering meetings and provides quality control on projects.
Sergio has been with Knitter Partners International (KPI) for more than 20 years and has been in the profession for 39 years. He graduated from Southern California Institute of Architecture (Sci ARC B. Arch.). Prior to joining KPI, Sergio has worked as a Project Designer and Planner at Kip Klayton Architects, JBZ Architecture & Planning, Iverson Associates – Architecture & Planning. His expertise is in higher density residential projects, hospitality & mixed use.
Raul Castro
Associate & Senior Project Manager
rcastro@knitter.com
Raul has been with Knitter Partners International (KPI) for over 23 years and has been in the industry for 41 years. He graduated from the University of Cal Poly Pomona University with a degree in Architecture, He has worked as a Project Manager in Design Development, Construction Document Coordinator and Planner, while working with Berkus Group Architects, William Pereira & Associates, RNM Architects and Spencer Hoskins Architects.
His background is primarily in hotel/hospitality, high density apartments/condominiums, institutional buildings, clubhouses, recreation buildings, mixed-use projects and custom homes.
tHOMAS cOLEMAN
Associate & Senior Project Manager
tcoleman@knitter.com
Thomas Coleman has been with Knitter Partners International (KPI) for over 21 years, bringing with him 34 years of experience in the electronics and computer industry. As KPI’s Technology Director, he oversees
Thomas started in the computer room at ADP, training clients on payroll software, and developed tools for customer service at AT&T as a tier-3 support representative, showcasing just a few of his talents. His extensive history in computers, electronics, and customer service makes him an invaluable asset to KPI. Thomas is more than just KPI’s Technology Director; he also serves as Office Manager and provides day-to-day IT support, ensuring the smooth operation of the office.
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