New Managing Partners
Congratulations are in order for Clay Dobbins and Chris Teehee. These University of Oklahoma alumni are TAP’s newest Managing Partners.
Clay Dobbins began his architectural career as TAP’s 2016 University of Oklahoma TAP prize awardee. He became a licensed architect in 2021 and serves as TAP’s resident 3D specialist, specializing in learning new design and construction technologies. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts member. Clay is also a 2019 Mine OKC Fellow, 2022 AIA Oklahoma Leadership participant and member of the Choctaw Nation.
Senior Project Manager Chris Teehee joined TAP in 2016 and has more than 20 years of professional experience in the architecture field. Before his time at TAP, Teehee managed his own business, Teehee Design-Build LLC, where he provided designs services for custom residential and commercial development properties. He is an member of the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
They have been involved in projects around the state for TAP. The Oklahoma City Convention Center Garage is one of their recent completed collaborations. The project won the 2021 AIA Oklahoma Honor Award for Large Commercial Architecture.
TAP Owners and Founding Principals Anthony McDermid and John Ward are excited for Chris and Clay to step into larger roles for the company.
“Their knowledge, leadership and commitment to our collaborative team effort has been well demonstrated,” Ward said. “At TAP, we aim to make a difference by doing work that matters. I am confident they will only strengthen and propel this mission.”
McDermid echoed the sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for how they can help shape the future of TAP and the city it calls home.
“Since 1988, John and I have seen not only our firm transform and grow, but we’ve seen Oklahoma City boom, as well, and we’re proud to have played a role in the city’s successful evolution,” McDermid said. “We know Chris and Clay will not only be an asset to TAP’s future, but to Oklahoma City’s, as well.”
