Neel Morton

PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL

Neel, a graduate of UT Austin, decided in the early years of his career that he could best serve his clients by truly understanding the construction industry.  He supervised the building of custom single-family residences, cluster homes, and townhouses as part of a family business in Katy.  “I knew, just how much I didn’t know, when I left school.  Working in the construction industry was one of the smartest moves I made, early in my career.”

Neel has more than thirty-five years of experience as an architect and has successfully designed and managed the construction of a large variety of projects including private residences, commercial buildings, recreational facilities, a film studio, restaurants, churches, medical facilities, and multi-family developments including a co-housing project in Arizona.

A long-time interest in sustainable design led Neel to explore such alternative building materials as adobe, rammed earth, straw bale, structural insulated panels, insulated concrete forms (ICFs), and more.

Education:

Bachelor of Architecture with Honors, University of Texas

Registration:

Registered Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) #11015

Membership:

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Texas Society of Architects (TSA)

Austin Green Building Program

Sustainable Building Coalition

Dax Morton

PROJECT ARCHITECT / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

At an early age, Dax, knew that he wanted to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps.  “I spent a lot of time on construction sites with my dad, who is a master electrician, and loved the industry but wanted to use more of my artistic abilities.  My passions are architecture and family.  My niece and some of my younger cousins now also want to become architects.  In other words, ooA is not going anywhere.”Since joining the Office of Architecture full-time in 2014, Dax has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from 1,000 square foot custom homes to 28,000+ square foot multi-level office buildings. Primarily, his experience is in healthcare, retail/office, and single-family residential. He has managed projects from initial programming, schematic design, and planning through construction documents and contract administration.

Education:

Master of Architecture with Distinction, Boston Architectural College

Bachelor of Science Architecture, Magna Cum Laude, University of Texas at San Antonio

Registration:

Registered Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) #29924

Membership:

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Marc Wilson

CONSTRUCTION / PRODUCTION MANAGER

Marc has over thirty years of experience as a production manager, CAD manager, and project manager. Marc’s past experience has included working with firms such as WSM Architects and Planning Consultants and BLGY, Inc. which has given him extensive experience in commercial, institutional, governmental, and educational projects throughout the State of Texas.  Since joining Office of Architecture in 2006 he has expanded his experience to include extensive Medical and Custom Residential projects.

In 2006, Marc joined the Office of Architecture. “I moved to Wimberley with my wife and two daughters in 2000 and spent several years commuting to different firms in both Austin and San Antonio as well as starting Wimberley CADD Services to provide CAD drafting and design services for Architects, Engineers, Builders and Homeowners in the central Texas area.   In 2006 I was fortunate enough to join Office of Architecture allowing me to spend more quality time with my family and enjoy the wonderful family environment at ooA.”

Education:

Bachelor of Science Urban & Regional Planning, Southwest Texas State University

Mason Morton

VISUALIZATION SPECIALIST

Mason has worked with ooA off and on for years, on a part-time basis, as he has pursued his own professional career. “ I was lucky to have parents that encouraged me to follow my passions which include design, inventing products and music.” Mason lives in Wimberley with his family and is very involved with the community.

Mason is an award-winning Industrial Designer who worked for Phillips Lighting for over 11 years.  “Phillips appreciated my unique combination of outside-the-box creative thinking, critical engineering skills, and design capabilities.”  Mason is the lead on all our 3D renderings.  With a degree in Communication Design, Mason has an eye for proportion, light, and color.

Education:

Bachelor in Fine Arts in Communication Design, Texas State University

Leslie Morton

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Leslie Morton has over thirty-five years of experience as a leader in the corporate and non-profit sectors. From managing the purchasing department of a large Mitsubishi subsidiary to directing operations at a mid-size advertising agency, leadership roles in the for-profit world have honed her skills in negotiations and staff management. After many years in the corporate arena, Leslie moved into the non-profit sector working as a Director at a children’s advocacy center, founding a non-profit organization that taught emotional intelligence to youth and adults and most recently, Leslie worked as the Chief Communications, Marketing, and Learning officer for Texas CASA.

In 2021, Leslie joined her husband, Neel, at the Office of Architecture where she brings her business expertise to support the rapid growth of this family firm. “I always wanted to be a part of a family business and now that dream has come true.  Working with clients to help them realize their dreams is icing on the cake.”

Education:

Associates in Accounting at Forsyth Technical College, Winston-Salem, NC

Studied Psychology, UNC Chapel Hill

Blakelyn Morton

PRODUCTION STAFF I

Blakelyn Morton is an artist and creator currently residing in his hometown of Wimberley. With several years of on-the-job construction experience through various carpentry/ general construction jobs and working for his father as an apprentice electrician, Blakelyn has not only a passion for building and creation, but also a real-world grasp on the steps and requirements necessary to bring conceptual ideas to life. “When my brother Dax approached me about an opportunity to work at ooA, I was so excited. Working with family is a privilege and I aim to bring my very best to the table and contribute positivity and helpfulness when I can to the team, and I apply that same mindset to life.”

Education:

Alternative Education and Trainings

Melinda Connors

FINANCIAL ASSITANT

Melinda Connors joined Office of Architecture in 2014 as the firms Contract Bookkeeper. She has 20 years of experience bookkeeping for several Architectural and Engineering Firms in Wimberley and Austin. Although her degree is in Engineering, she found her way into finance and bookkeeping through supporting her husband’s business ventures. “I knew joining ooA was going to be a perfect fit. The commitment to their clients and the family environment makes it a great place to be.”

Education:

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M Kingsville