jsa architects

ABOUT JSA

We are Energetic, Creative, and Innovative.

JSA Architects has been a full service architectural firm since 1985. We serve our clients from our offices in Odessa, Lubbock and Kerrville, Texas.

Our firm believes that the first and most important step in every project is to understand the client's vision for that project. For over 34 years, we have made a commitment to every client that their vision would be the basis for their solution.

The vision for JSA Architects began in the fall of 1985. Following the oil bust of early 80s, local organizations such as Ector County Independent School District, the City of Odessa, and Ector County began to address their physical facilities needs. In addition to these eventual long-term clients, JSA also began to design religious and medical projects.

Understanding the needs of the community, JSA began to grow and progressively serve as Odessa’s longest generalist architecture firm. Fast forward to the present – JSA now serves cities across West Texas, the South Plains and the Hill Country.

Today, JSA President Cruz Castillo, III, and Vice President Jay Bradford serve as principals and the leadership of the firm. Together, they bring more than 50 years of creative design and architectural experience to JSA.

Richard Schwope, JSA Partner, manages clients in West Texas. John Garcia, III, JSA partner, manages clients in South Plains and panhandle region. JSA Business Manager Michael Seefeldt directs the Kerrville office and is critical to the success of JSA by ensuring the firm functions efficiently and remains on track to achieve financial goals.

HISTORY

Bio

MEET JSA

Principals

Bio

Cruz fulfills the roles of President and Principal in Charge specializing in educational, municipal and community projects. As President, Cruz provides overall firm leadership while working with our clients to ensure that every aspect of the project meets the client's expectations for the design, schedule, and budget.

Cruz is proud to be a part of his hometown and serving of all of West Texas. He is passionate about giving back to the community when called on and supports many local and West Texas non-profit organizations.

Texas Tech University, B.S., Architecture - 2003

Registered Architect, State of Texas - 2009

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Texas Society of Architects

2021 Downtown Odessa Inc. - Legacy Award

2019 United Way of Odessa - Most Improved Campaign

2018 Odessa 40 under 40 Honoree

2017 Heritage of Odessa Community Statesman Award

for Business

2016 Downtown Odessa - Best New Business Award

City of Odessa Building - B. of Appeals / 2011 - Present

Odessa East Rotary (P. Harris Fellow) / 2012 - Present

Odessa Housing F.C. - B. of Director's / 2014 - 2020

Downtown Odessa Inc. - B. of Director's / 2015 - Present

Catholic Charities Odessa - B. of Director's / 2017 - Present

Odessa Arts - Public Art Committee - Chair / 2019 - Present

United Way of Odessa - B. of Director's / 2022 - Present

St. Ann's Catholic Church

Cruz R. Castillo III, AIA

President

Jay has worked in the field of architecture since 1990, gaining experience in various project types including healthcare, educational, religious, commercial and governmental. In addition to his role as Vice President, Jay serves as principal in charge and project architect for a variety of projects for JSA.

Jay serves in leadership at his church – Redeemer Church Midland. He also enjoys travel with his wife, outdoor activities, fly fishing and spending time with his two children and his grandson.

Bachelor of Architecture - 1990

University of Texas at Arlington

Registered Architect, State of Texas - 1995

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Texas Society of Architects

City of Midland - Building and Fire Codes Review Committee

Redeemer Church Midland

Jay K. Bradford, AIA

Vice President

PARTNERS

Richard L. Schwope, AIA

John Garcia III, AIA

Partner

OUR TEAM

John Fitzgerald

Architect

Nathan Zook

Architect

Michael Seefeldt

Business & IT Manager

Brady Haas

Senior Technical Designer

AJ Astorga

Associate

Mario Izquierdo

Associate

John Darnell

Associate

Ramon Renteria

Associate

Octavio Carrillo

Construction Observer

Cruz Castillo, Sr.

Construction Adminstration

Tanya Bedrick

Project Coordinator

Alyssa Attaway

Administrative Assistant

Crystale Castillo

Marketing Manager

Our Vision

JSA Architects has a passion to enhance the communities we serve. We achieve high-quality results by procuring our projects in a collaborative team approach. To ensure that JSA continue the legacy of creative design and high-quality construction documents for years to come, our firm ensures that a Principal of JSA will directly oversee all phases of our client’s projects.

Our Mission

To accomplish quality architectural services for each client, JSA combines, coordinates and incorporates the talents from all our office locations. JSA produces all of our projects in the latest 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software improving our communication and visualization capabilities. In addition, BIM allows JSA to push even more by providing quality control by utilizing infrastructure interference techniques to help minimize issues and change orders in the field.

Our Strength

JSA believes in a strong work ethic and giving each Client the level of attention that they seek from the beginning to the end of their project and beyond. JSA’s ability over the years to maintain solid report with area Contractors attributes greatly to the satisfaction of our clients.

TESTIMONIALS

"Any concerns that arose during building were rectified in a very effective, efficient and timely manner. JSA Architects are very knowledgeable, professional and have excellent staff. I feel their expertise and skill are the key to their success."

William Webster

- Medical Center Health System -

"JSA worked very well with our college to accomplish all of our goals and objectives. They were patient, inclusive, knowledgeable and willing to communicate complex details in a manner that helped our stakeholders feel involved, respected and appreciated."

Dr. Gregory Williams

- Odessa College -

“JSA Architects have provided excellent and comprehensive services for our new Compass Academy Charter School. Their experience has provided a wide array of assets which has met our diverse needs with our school. They have infused our project with plentiful energy and expertise.”

Ann Ligon Moore

- Compass Academy -

Some of our clients