Michael R. Mele AIA, RRC

Mr. Mele received his professional education at the University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1968. He has subsequently earned masters degrees in Business Administration and Real Estate Management from National University in San Diego.

Mr. Mele worked for a major New York City architectural firm from 1972 to 1976. As a project architect he was responsible for projects ranging from branch banks, through European American Bank's world headquarters, to a 5,000 unit modular housing project in the Middle East. After relocating to California in 1976, Mr. Mele worked for a large San Diego architectural firm where he was responsible for a number of office and retail commercial projects.

In 1980, Mr. Mele entered the private practice of architecture. Since then, clients have included seven agencies of the federal government, the State of California, the City and County of San Diego, the City of El Cajon, San Diego City Schools, Grossmont Union High School District, several national trucking companies, Wells Fargo Bank, numerous local building owners and developers, and several homeowner's associations.

Mr. Mele is one of only about twenty Registered Roof Consultants in the state. He qualified for the title by completing a rigorous two-part program consisting of education and experience, and successfully completing an eight-hour examination. The Registered Roof Consultant program is the preferred standard of practice among consultants.

Mr. Mele is active in both community groups and professional organizations. He is a past member of San Diego's Citizen's Advisory Committee on Growth and Development and is a past president of the Tierrasanta Community Council. He is also an active member of the San Diego Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Roof Consultants Institute, and the Tehnology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.

Mr. Mele is licensed to practice architecture in California, Arizona, New York, and Wisconsin, and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Dean Amantea AIA

Mr. Amantea earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati in 1967. He is licensed to practice architecture in both California and Arizona.

Mr. Amantea worked for various architectural firms in the San Diego area from 1970 until 1986, when he associated with Michael R. Mele. During that time he has been responsible for projects ranging from small remodels to multi-million dollar commercial and industrial projects. The larger projects have included schools and training facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities, office buildings, retail commercial shopping centers, financial institutions, single family housing tracts, light industrial complexes, post offices, hospitals, research laboratories, telecommunication projects, commercial and residential land use studies and master plans, and historical renovation.

While a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps, Mr. Amantea served as Officer-In-Charge of Construction of military air support facilities, officers’ quarters, galleys, barracks, civic centers, and administration buildings. He has since had extensive experience as construction contract administrator on all types of projects.

Mr. Amantea was presented an Award of Honor by the San Diego Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for his work on historical preservation in the downtown San Diego area. He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the Roof Consultants Institute.