Meet the Studio

Murry Schieldt

From: Absarokee, Montana

Education: Bethel University (B.S. Social Sciences)

Murry grew up in south-central Montana on a summer camp where he gained a firm appreciation for the great outdoors and a deep desire to live out Christ’s calling for his life in a business setting. With a passion for solving complex problems and riddles, Murry enjoys the challenges of working for such a dynamic organization.

With more hobbies and interests than words that rhyme with his name, Murry’s true peace and joy are found surrounded by mountains, sitting reading a good book, or being physically active. Murry is known in the office for sharing his milk chocolate chips.

Alyssa Burleson

From: George West, Texas

Education: Texas A&M University (Bachelor of Environmental Design); University of Kansas (Master of Architecture)

Alyssa became an architect because she loves creating beautiful solutions to difficult problems. Because we spend a majority of time in buildings, Alyssa loves that, as an architect, she can totally change the quality of the client’s life simply by creating beautiful, functional spaces. She believes that all humans are worthy of beautiful design, no matter who they are.

Alyssa is happiest doing just about anything she can outside. She loves looking out her desk window at 100 Fold to see deer prancing through the woods. Her favorite past time is building dining room tables, mainly so she has a beautiful place to share a tasty meal she cooks with family or friends.

John Douglas Burleson

From: Auburn, Alabama

Education: Auburn University (B. Arch)

Registrations: Texas

Associations: American Institute of Architects (AIA)

John Douglas was lead to architecture as a way to do work that is both inspirational and purposeful. His desire is to use sincerity and an ethic for excellence to demonstrate that we can experience a transcendent God through physical creations.

John Douglas loves the peace of being remote in nature, has a soft spot for most things nerdy, and has been known to make himself laugh while talking to himself.

Tori Grosskopf

From: Atlanta, Georgia

Education: Georgia Tech (B.S. Arch)

Tori has a passion to use design to bring restoration to a broken world. She is very perceptive and enjoys the challenge of finding the most effective and efficient way of meeting the needs of others.

An old soul, Tori spends her free time quilting, knitting, and baking cookies. Although allergic to most living things, Tori loves spending time outdoors trail-running and hiking.

Bonnie Matthisen

From: London, Ontario (Canada)

Education: Fanshawe College (Adv. Diploma, Architectural Technology)

Bonnie loves being able to use her passion for design to serve ministries that further God’s Kingdom. She has a passion for building relationships and desires to disciple the next generation of godly leaders.

Because of her Canadian blood, Bonnie is willing to swim in any temperature water, regardless if there are icebergs floating in it or not. She loves living in Montana and taking part in all of the adventures the state offers.

Kaylee Sartorato

From: Rome, Georgia

Education: University of Georgia (B.S. Public Health)

Kaylee deeply values taking care of what God has created in order to glorify him. She has a gift for helping others steward their health and the environment. She seeks to establish healthy communities where the Gospel flourishes.

As a child and young adult, Kaylee adopted manatees and planned trips with her father to SCUBA dive with them each February in Florida.

Raphael Sartorato

From: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Education: Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. Arch)

Certifications: LEED Green Associate

Associations: American Institute of Architects & US Green Building Council

Raphael is committed to using architecture to establish a sure foundation for future generations physically and spiritually. He values strong relationships and teamwork to take a vision from concept to reality.

For part of a college project, Raphael hand dug a six foot square hole in the middle of his college campus and lived in it for a short time. He earned an A.

Michelle Cherry

From: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Education: Huntington University (B.S. Nursing)

Michelle developed a passion for missions when she was 11 years old. She has a deep desire for people in developing countries to have access to health care, and for people to know their true value and worth found in Christ.

Put Michelle outdoors and she will be happy; snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, etc. She also considers ice cream to be one of the main food groups.

Jason Cherry

From: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Education: Judson University (B.A. Arch 2010, M. Arch 2012)

Jason is devoted to being a good steward of the passions that God has given him in its multiple forms. Vocationally, this means using the many facets and nuances of architecture to communicate the gospel.

Outside of practicing architecture, Jason’s passions are wildly diverse. He loves to experience, to learn, to create, to relate, to explore, to dream… oh and ice cream, he loves ice cream.

Sam Hudson

From: Birmingham, Alabama

Education: Samford University (B.A. Nursing)

Sam has served in missions around the world and co-founded 100 Fold Studio in 2010 with her husband, John Hudson. She is devoted to encouraging others to live out their calling in Christ.

Sam loves to alpine ski, explore the outdoors, and spend time with her husband and four daughters.

John Hudson

From: Birmingham, Alabama

Education: University of Virginia (M. Arch), University of Virginia (B.S. Arch)

Registrations: Alabama & Montana

Certifications: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Associations: American Institute of Architects & US Green Building Council

John is committed to demonstrating the love of Christ through architecture. His passion is to invest his fifteen years of professional experience in young architects. John’s vision is to equip 100 licensed architects to serve in global missions over the next 25 years.

John loves living in Montana, but still has barbecue sauce imported regularly from Alabama. He enjoys snowboarding, biking, and making his wife and daughters laugh.

Giliane Rocha

From: Curitiba, Brasil

Education: Universidade Positivo (B. Arch)

Gigi believes that architecture can be used as a tool for the fulfillment of the Great Commission and also for the manifestation of the Kingdom of God bringing social justice. She understands that she was created to design spaces that promote encounters with Jesus resulting in life transformation.

Gigi is passionate about people and cultures. She is an adventure seeker and loves nature because it makes her connected to the Creator.

Rachel Bragg

From: Edmonds, Washington

Education: International Center for Creativity/Cedarville University (B.A. Industrial Design)

Rachel is passionate about human-centered design, and wishes for all people to experience God’s love in the spaces they daily interact with. She hopes when people see her, or her work, they will recognize her service-mindset, desire to enhance the future, and a hint of her cheerful aesthetic.

Affectionately known as “Cho” in the office, Rachel loves to dance, listen to funky music, and feels most happy when wearing a light shade of pink.

Ross Yarrow

From: Where Dorothy Was, Kansas

Education: Northwest Nazarene University (B.S. Mass Communication)

Ross believes God has placed deep value on all of life and aims to uplift, value and celebrate it through relationships, storytelling, art. His passion for creative collaboration, caring for the natural world and humanitarian efforts drew him to 100 Fold Studios.

Ross loves exploring the outdoors, being with friends, playing music, eating good food and recalling tornado stories from his Kansas childhood.

Madisyn Kuipers

From: Holland, Michigan

Education: Calvin University (B.A. Graphic Design)

Madisyn is an enthusiast and strives to share the goodness she sees in the world with others through artistic expression. Madisyn grew up traveling on mission trips each year with her church, and is excited to partner with 100 Fold to continue global missions and nurture her talents of creating while serving The Creator.

Madisyn has an elephant mug that is her best friend. She enjoys singing karaoke and wearing spooky socks. You can often find her running, hiking, or chasing after a cute dog she sees on the sidewalk.

Elizabeth Zachman

From: Richmond, Virginia

Education: University of Virginia (B.S. Arch)

Elizabeth is detail-oriented in her design approach and her relationships. She desires both deep understanding of design elements and how they come together to impact experience, and deep understanding of and by people. She believes a deep understanding of how people of diverse backgrounds experience space uniquely is vital to God-glorifying design.

Elizabeth will never turn down a bowl of ice cream. She is always pursuing some obscure creative endeavor (cross stitching for the moment), and loves to be outside in pretty much any capacity.

Jonathan Funk

From: Nashville, Tennessee

Education: Auburn University (B. Arch)

Jonathan is passionate about using his gifts and talents to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. He loves how God expresses His creativity and brings hope to the hopeless through architecture. He values listening and mentoring others as they pursue all that God has prepared for them.

Jonathan has visited five continents and hopes to mark the other two off soon. He loves experiencing new cultures and is always down to try new food! An avid Auburn Tiger (War Eagle!), you can usually find him wearing some combination of orange and blue.

Michael Stolle

From: Houston, Texas

Education: University of Texas at Austin (B. Arch)

Michael is known for his ability to include people. He does this through making places where people feel at home. His desire is to lead a life full of the freedom found in Jesus Christ in order to lead people to hope for a better future for themselves.

Watch out, he is known for creating mischief and keeps a tailored resume of his pranks. He has never had a pet, but hopes to adopt a moose one day…

Rich Fridy

From: New Port Richey, Florida

Education: Samford University (B.F.A. Interior Design)

Rich believes architecture can radically change anyone’s life, regardless of their background. Through research and collaboration, he loves discovering unique and practical ways to make this life-change happen in the name of Jesus!

Rich’s past experience in the coffee industry has made him a highly-valued member of the office, especially in the mornings…  He loves finding ways to push the office coffee pot to new heights! You can probably find Rich cooking food with friends, finding new coffee shops in town, skiing, or jumping in the lake!