/ Our Team

del fonder

del@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4027

Senior Project Manager

Graduated from: Denver Institute of Technology

With VWB Since: 1981

Something Personal: favorites include fishing, camping, and being a Little League Umpire

kolby harpstead

kolby@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4020

Project Architect

Graduated from: North Dakota State University

With VWB Since: 2024

Something Personal: enjoy sailing, going on adventures with my family, and the cold (Minnesota blood!)

Alyssa Mickelson

alyssa@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4029

Interior Design Coordinator

Graduated From: University of Nevada, Reno

With VWB Since: 2015

Something Personal: When not chasing my two boys around on dirt bikes or separating them from wrestle mania matches on the living room floor, I enjoy a peaceful moment basking in the sunshine, playing cards with friends and family, boating, and camping.  

Barbara Ries

barbara@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4013

Accounting Manager

Year you started with VWB: 2022

Something Personal: I enjoy music, art, and spending time with my animals on my ranch.

Nabila Sarkar

nabila@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4018

Project Architect

Graduated From: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

With VWB Since: 2017

Something Personal: music lover, ghost story enthusiast, office ninja (includes scaling walls and hiding in corners).

Kristy Van Zant

kristy@vwbarchitects.com / 775.682.4019

Senior Project Architect

Graduated From: University of Kentucky, College of Architecture

With VWB Since: 2004-2009, 2014

Something Personal: favorites include running, telenovelas, mango, and gnomes.