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Momo Savovic

Education

  • Master of Engineering, University of Alberta
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Sarajevo

About Momo

Teaching the next generation of leaders in the Construction Management field is our mission. My simple approach is in combining teaching Construction Management strategies with over 30 years of experience as a West Yost Associates Client Manager for the San Diego basin. Besides engineering duties various business development elements were applied and mastered. City’s GIS system maps updates using most recent GIS information and information from O&M field personnel; the information processing using most recent edition of Infrastructure system modeling software. Preparing students with the acquired knowledge, concepts and processes would require work with a tools that have yet to be publicized is a principle mantra of our program. My passion for education and the professional development of young leaders has allowed me to mentor and guide several entrepreneurs and businesses throughout my career through student outreach program of the CMAA San Diego Chapter. This experience allows me to combine academic acumen and vast practical experience to bring a unique perspective to the classroom.

Memberships

  • PE – Professional Mechanical Engineer registered in California, Washington and Alberta, Canada
  • CCM – Certified Construction Manager by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
  • BCEE – Board Certified Environmental Engineer by American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE)
  • Current Vice President, President Elect, CMAA San Diego Chapter
  • National CMAA Board Member
  • ABET PEV

Ron Sutliff

Education

  • Master of Project Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Memberships

  • Board Member, HomeAid San Diego
  • NewSchool Construction Management Advisory Board
  • Mission To Children

Additional Information

Ron has been building corporate, healthcare, industrial, and educational buildings for 40 years, totaling more than $1 billion and representing more than 20 million square feet.

Dario Miticocchio

Education

  • Master of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Milano

About Dario

Originally trained as an architect, Dario Miticocchio likes to call himself a “Design Nomad”, always exploring new facets of the discipline, and has exercised this peculiar angle on design by working in many different professional environments. The restless curiosity that has fueled this journey has taken him across projects that involved architecture, apparel, interiors, services, products, and graphics, with incursions into marketing and ethnographies. He learned the ropes of creating remarkable designs from masters like Makio Hasuike, Stefano GIovannoni, and Guido Venturini, and has continued to deliver iconic and award-winning designs in the very different environment of Corporate America.

He joined NewSchool because the stimulating academic environment is perfect to keep his pursuit going, and is excited about helping establish the new design programs. To make sure he doesn’t lose touch with the professional world he stays engaged in real life projects as a consultant.

Chris Clark

Education

  • Master of Fine Arts in Advertising, Academy of Art University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Point Loma Nazarene University

About Chris

The grandson of a well-known author, musician, professor, and artist, Chris Clark grew up with art all around him. The fondest memories of his childhood include the sweet smell of oil paints from his grandfather’s art studio and the sounds of Spain coming from his flamenco guitar. These impressions left an indelible mark.

Recognizing a similar calling, Chris became enamored with the advertising arts while attending college at Point Loma Nazarene University. It was through being a professional skateboarder and recording artist that he discovered he also had a strong passion for writing and design. Following his heart, he relentlessly pursued a career that reflected his passions. That pursuit led him to a career as a hybrid advertising creative and professor. He loves every minute of it.

Chris has almost 20 years experience as an award-winning hybrid advertising creative, producing work for such brands as Intel, Qualcomm, Shure Audio, Red Envelope, Total Gym, and The Corky McMillin Companies, to name a few. Active in the industry, he currently works as a designer, copywriter, and commercial music composer.

Chris has 12 years experience as an award-winning creative advertising and design professor, having previously taught at The Art Institute of California – San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, UCSD, and the Academy of Art University, before joining NewSchool as their lead creative advertising and media design professor. In the almost 3 years he’s been leading NewSchool’s media design program, the program has had many successes including multiple wins at the American Advertising Awards.

Providing instruction from a real-world perspective, Chris passionately seeks to create the strongest of creative practitioners, ones that have both the design-mindedness to conceive strong conceptual solutions and the production skills to bring them to life.

Chris has an MFA degree in advertising from the Academy of Art University. He and his family live in San Diego, near the NewSchool campus. Still skateboarding and playing music, you might see him doing both around town after class.

Kristian Anders Gustavson

Education

  • Master of Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of California, San Diego

About Kristian

With a master’s degree from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, Gustavson leads a variety of projects aimed at driving innovation from the lab to the market for clean water and clean energy projects. He is the current land-speed record holder for an algae-fueled motorcycle and has entered it in the Baja 1000. Through his consulting company, North American Explorations, Gustavson also works closely with policymakers, researchers, and business leaders to develop market solutions to environmental problems. When he is not surfing or paddling rivers, Gustavson can be found at training for various projects by advancing his skydiving and SCUBA certifications among other operational skills.

Additional Information

  • Co-Founder, Director of Research and Explorations, Below the Surface
  • Associate, U.S. Department of the Interior
  • Honorary Member, American Legion
  • “Hero of the Heartland,” American Red Cross
  • Chief Inspiration Officer, Outside Magazine
  • Land-speed record holder for an algae-fueled motorcycle
  • Riviera Magazine’s “Men of Style,” 2013

Neil Kendricks

Education

  • Master of Art (TV, Film and New Media Production), San Diego State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, San Diego State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art (Painting and Printmaking), San Diego State University

Kevin Robinson

Education

  • Master of Science in Geological Sciences, San Diego State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences, San Diego State University

Trevor Stine

Education

  • Master of Arts in Latin American Studies, San Diego State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of South Florida

About Trevor

Earlier in his career, Trevor lived in the wilderness of Tennessee for two years as a wilderness counselor and managed four multi-million dollar philanthropic campaigns for the United Way of the Bay Area in San Francisco. He has taken numerous long-term motorcycle journeys throughout Mexico, Central America, and the United States in order to undertake academic research and promote his international development organization.

Besides teaching at NewSchool, Trevor is the founder of Pangea Proxima, an international non-profit organization, focused on increasing access to education and health, while promoting sustainable building in developing nations. He also founded and is a co-partner of Evolution Maps, a mapping, and spatial analysis company, which promotes the work of small to mid-sized businesses, non-profits and local government entities.

Trevor has authored three published patents concerning biometric repositories and anti-identity theft solutions. He is also a member of the CASBA (California Straw Bale Builders Association).

Steve Merritt

Education

  • Master of Structural Engineering, University of California San Diego
  • Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, University of California San Diego

About Steve

Steve Merritt is a licensed Structural Engineer and Project Manager at KPFF Consulting Engineers in San Diego. He has 15 years of design experience collaborating with architects, engineers, stakeholders, and builders. Steve attended UCSD for his undergraduate and graduate studies in Structural Engineering and has since been involved in notable high rise, university, industrial, and bridge projects.

Steve’s career has been complemented with an ongoing interest in academic mentoring and lecturing at UCSD, New School of Architecture, Woodbury University, and the ACE high school program. He has also been a guest professor for courses at UCSD and SDSU.

Outside of the United States, Steve has been a leader in post-disaster and development efforts in countries including Haiti and Sierra Leone. He also lived in Melbourne, Australia where he was part of the bridge construction team on a $1 billion Integrated Project Delivery freeway project.

Project Highlights

  • Project Manager (2015-Present): San Diego Zoo Bridge – San Diego, California:
    Managing the design and construction of a 300-foot steel pedestrian bridge and elevated walkway ($12 million).
  • Project Manager (2013-2016): Marriott Residence Inn – Anaheim, California:
    Managing the design and construction of a 9-story concrete hotel building ($50 million, 240,000 square feet).
  • Site Engineer (2010-2011): Western Ring Road Expansion – Melbourne, Australia:
    Performed construction planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and staffing for the construction of an 8-span concrete bridge ($50 million) and a single span steel bridge ($2 million). Entire project budget was $800 million for 10 miles of freeway including 16 bridges.
  • Project Manager (2006-2008): Sony Electronics North American Headquarters – San Diego, California:
    Managed the design and construction of an 11-story steel office building with a pedestrian bridge and underground parking ($170 Million, 500,000 square feet). This project was awarded “Best new office building in the United States in 2009” by the leading U.S. construction publication, Engineering News Record.
  • Project Manager (2004-2006): Diamond View Tower – San Diego, California:
    Managed the design and construction of a 15-story steel office building with underground parking ($60 million, 325,000 square feet).
  • Project Engineer (2003-2004): San Diego State University Arts & Letters Building – San Diego, California:
    Performed design, analysis, and construction administration for a 6-storey steel classroom and office building ($19 million, 110,000 square feet).

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