About Us

David has been fascinated with the design and construction industry since he was a child. He received his first power tool for his 13th birthday and has been adding to his woodshop collection ever since. His years of experience working for general contractors in commercial construction followed by working as a general contractor himself in residential construction has provided him with a depth of knowledge for designing build-able structures in creative ways. David graduated from The University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design and then completed a Master of Architecture degree at The University of Colorado Denver. David is a Licensed Architect in Colorado and Wyoming and also holds a LEED BD+C Certificate.

Sam received his Architectural Degree from the University of Colorado in Architecture as well as Minor in Landscaping Design and has experience with nearly every facet of residential and commercial project development, making him an invaluable asset for our clients. Clients appreciate his thoughtful and enthusiastic approach to creating properly designed custom homes.

In addition to his work experience in Colorado and Texas, Sam also spent a summer abroad in Istanbul, Turkey where he focused on advanced building construction and real-world design constraints driven by community and family needs. A native Coloradan, Sam loves the outdoors; you can find him on the golf course, or spending time with his beautiful wife Hannah and their four children.

From an early age, Josh McCarn knew he wanted to be an architect, a dream that began in second grade. As he explored colleges, he discovered landscape architecture, a field that perfectly blended his passion for construction, technology, and engineering with his love of the outdoors and minimalist art.

With a natural drive to unravel the inner workings of things, Josh is a problem-solving enthusiast and firm believer in the power of collaboration. Combining his years of hands-on experience in construction, project management, and horticulture with a solid foundation in site design, natural systems, and development planning, he is equipped to take on a diverse array of project types and sizes. Be it an intimate, private garden, a regional mixed-use activity center, or anything in between, he prides himself on crafting places where design meets functionality and beauty intertwines with purpose.

Josh is a Licensed Landscape Architect in Colorado and Wyoming and holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

When he’s off the clock, Josh can generally be found outdoors or plotting ways to get outdoors. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, snowboarding, and live music are just a few of the activities that he enjoys with his lovely wife and their twin children.

TJ Heupel started his engineering career in 2004 as a Material Testing Technician and Inspector working on multiple residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects across Northern Colorado while attending Colorado State University for Civil Engineering. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in 2013, TJ moved into a Materials Testing Project Management role before taking a Development Review Engineer position with a municipality in Northern Colorado where he learned about land development processes and permitting regulation. After several years on the government side of development he moved his career back to the private sector to continue his professional education in civil design for land development. Since earning a Colorado Professional Engineering License in 2021 TJ has been aiding property owners, business owners, and developers navigate through the entitlements/compliance, permitting, and construction process for a variety of projects.

TJ spends most of his free time hanging out with his wife Amanda and their 3 kids and has occasionally been seen working on home remodeling. He also enjoys camping and hunting in the Colorado mountains.

Patrick graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 2013 (Go Tigers!). From there, he decided to further his education by moving to Colorado. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering in 2015. After graduating, he began his career at a small structural engineering firm in Fort Collins. While there, he obtained his PE License in 2019. After working at the same small engineering firm for 9 ½ years, he joined Asher Architects + Engineers in 2025. He is excited to continue to provide structural engineering design and consultation services with Asher!

When not working, Patrick can be found spending his time with his wife and daughter, singing with the Larimer Chorale, watching Clemson sports, or enjoying the outdoors.

Debbie has over 25 years of full-charge bookkeeping and office administration experience. Throughout those years, she learned about the industries for which she worked, including plumbing, electrical, rental, manufacturing, wholesale, and nonprofits. This has led, on many occasions, to the expansion of responsibilities beyond bookkeeping.

Although technically a native Coloradan, Debbie spent most of her childhood in Nebraska before returning to Colorado in 1989. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Having been part of the team since start-up, Debbie is excited to see what the future holds for the talented and dynamic team that makes Asher Architects+Engineers special!

Daniel is a Colorado native who graduated from CU Boulder in 2021. He received a Bachelor of Environmental Design and Certificate in Technology, Arts, and Media at only 20 years old. He has experienced the residential construction trades, from designing the house, pouring the flatwork, and even installing the landscaping. Daniel especially enjoys the Landscape Design side of Architecture.

While not at work, Daniel can be found spending time with his family, playing video games with his friends, or enjoying the outdoors with his wife and dogs.

Jesus graduated from Longmont High School (Longmont, Colorado) in 2012, after which he decided to pursue his college academics in his hometown of Chihuahua, Mexico where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from The Superior Institute of Architecture and Design (ISAD). In 2020, Jesus returned to Colorado looking to gain experience in Architectural Design as well as further his education. Jesus brings an extensive background in 3D rendering in both residential and commercial projects to our team.

He enjoys International travel, learning about architecture from different cultures, playing sports, and spending time with his wife, family and friends.

I am a recent graduate in Architectural Engineering from the University of Wyoming, Go Pokes! I’ve always been passionate about architecture and more so how a building comes together, which is greatly what led me to become a structural engineer. On my off time I love to go concerts and I’m usually cheering for any Denver sports team playing that day.

Peter received his Bachelor’s degree from CSU majoring in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. After successfully starting, growing and selling several businesses he joined Asher Architect + Engineers as business development manager. This gives him the opportunity to be a bigger part of the local community and meet lots of local business owners, builders, real estate agents, and contractors.

In his free time he focuses on Family time, RV travel, RC airplanes, and flying drones with his kids and friends.

Growing up, Dev had fond memories of getting lost in museums looking at works by Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro. When she got to college, a counselor suggested she combine her love of the natural world and art, introducing her to landscape design. Dev has worked in all aspects of the green industry, from design-build to engaging the public at a conservatory. As a designer, she is passionate about the intersection of environmentalism and aesthetics, working to incorporate beauty into sustainability. Clients appreciate her attention to detail and passion for creating inspired spaces. Dev holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Horticulture with a concentration in Landscape Design and Contracting. When she’s not working, you can find Dev in her garden, out on a paddle board, or trying out new recipes.