About Us
Since 2005, Parallel Architectural Group has been a full-service architectural firm, based in Monmouth County NJ offering residential, industrial, and commercial architectural services, Interior design, and project management.
At Parallel Architectural Group, we are dedicated to designing spaces that transform the way people live and work. We believe in breaking design rules and typical misconceptions and that every project is a unique reflection of our clients. Collaboration with other professionals, from contractors to engineers and government officials, provides our clients with the best in quality and service.
Good design shouldn’t follow a rulebook. The traditional can be combined with the modern to create a space that fulfills both form and function.
Our firm has extensive experience working in the public sector and is capable of providing a full range of services including design, construction documentation and construction administration for public, commercial and residential projects.

Antonio Scalise, RA, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect/Founder
Our firm was founded by Antonio Scalise, a registered Architect in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, NCARB Certified, and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and brings over twenty-five years of field experience, which allows him to bring a unique perspective to each project. This valuable construction experience gives him insight into real field conditions and how to streamline the process – whether it’s high end custom residential projects or various public and commercial projects.
“I knew from a very early age that I wanted to be an architect.”
Antonio comes from a long family history of masons from Italy and grew up working in his family’s business. His creativity and passion for design were cultivated at an early age as he developed an understanding for how design and construction come together. To further his career he apprenticed under licensed architects where he learned the importance of working as a team with other trades, contractors and professionals. More than 17 years ago, the concept of Parallel was born.
With a degree in architecture and a background in construction, Antonio is able to bridge the gap between these two disciplines, providing a comprehensive experience that is both satisfying and enjoyable to his clients.)
ascalise@parallelgrp.com
Lic# NJ: AI016919, NY: 031733-1 PA: RA403995
732-229-4400

Edward O’Neill, RA, PP
Director of Architecture
eoneill@parallelgrp.com

Brian Escamilla, RA, AIA, NCARB
Director of Operations,
Commercial Project Manager
bescamilla@parallelgrp.com

Shareefa Kowlahar, C.F.O.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
skowlahar@parallelgrp.com

Jill Reit, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager
jreit@parallelgrp.com

Nancy Orlowski
Office Manager
norlowski@parallelgrp.com

Nikki Schumann
Director of Residential Division,
Residential Project Manager
nschumann@parallelgrp.com

Francesco Corrado
Residential Project Manager
fcorrado@parallelgrp.com

Keith Woodruff
Residential Project Manager
kwoodruff@parallelgrp.com

Mae McKenna, LEED Green Associate
Residential and Commercial Architectural,
Interior Design Coordinator
mmckenna@parallelgrp.com

Brianna Ayzen
Residential Architectural Designer
bayzen@parallelgrp.com

Hannah Koller-Bottone
Residential Architectural Designer
hkollerbottone@parallelgrp.com

John Stalteri
Residential Architectural Designer
stalteri@parallelgrp.com

Rosa Gamarra, RA, AIA
Director of Commercial Division,
Commercial Project Manager
rgamarra@parallelgrp.com

Fauliz Vallejo
Commercial Project Manager
fvallejo@parallelgrp.com

Nolan Aucone
Commercial Residential Designer
naucone@parallelgrp.com

Isaiah Brinson
Commercial Architectural Designer
ibrinson@parallelgrp.com

Lucas Manley
Residential & Commercial Architectural Designer,
3D Visualization Specialist
lmanley@parallelgrp.com

Keishon Taylor
Commercial Architectural Designer
ktaylor@parallelgrp.com

Lynn Voorhees, R.C.S., R.S.
Senior Director of Community Association Division,
Senior Project Manager
lvoorhees@parallelgrp.com

Duffy
Pawject Manager
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Jordan Beahm
Director of Community Association Division,
Senior Community Association Project Manager
jbeahm@parallelgrp.com

Robert Galano, R.C.S.

Brian Aubrey, PCAM, CPM
Community Association Project Manager
baubrey@parallelgrp.com

Damian Harmon
Community Association Project Manager
dharmon@parallelgrp.com