Meet the Team

Annie Argento

PRINCIPAL, CO-FOUNDER

LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador

  • As co-founder of Argento/Graham, Annie leads with vision, pragmatism, and a deep commitment to sustainable building. She specializes in green building certifications, firm operations, and guiding teams toward excellence. Her work has shaped iconic developments like The Grand and The Avery by Related and The Village at Santa Monica.

    Annie sees Argento/Graham as proof that small teams can make a big impact–and she’s most energized when leading her team through the evolving challenges of sustainability across sectors.

    When she’s not championing sustainable projects, she’s traveling or spending time with her two young daughters.

    Contact Annie at annie@argentograham.com

  • Multi-family & Hospitality

    • The Avery, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • Mason on Mariposa, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • The Waldorf Astoria, LEED Gold, Beverly Hills, CA

    • The Grand, LEED Gold, Los Angeles (under construction)

    • The Palladium Residences, Los Angeles (in design)

    Government/Institutional

    • GoSamo! LEED Gold, Santa Monica, CA

    • San Francisco Department of Public Health at 333 Valencia, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • North County Pure Water Facility, San Diego, CA (under construction)

    Commercial Office/Studio

    • Warner Media, LEED Gold, Culver City, CA

    • Belkin, LEED Silver, El Segundo, CA

    Retail

    • Palisades Village, LEED Gold, Pacific Palisades, CA

    • Eataly US Expansion (Boston, NY World Trade Center, Los Angeles)

    • The Avery, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • Mason on Mariposa, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • The Waldorf Astoria, LEED Gold, Beverly Hills, CA

    • The Grand, LEED Gold, Los Angeles (under construction)

    • The Palladium Residences, Los Angeles (in design)

    Government/Institutional

    • GoSamo! LEED Gold, Santa Monica, CA

    • San Francisco Department of Public Health at 333 Valencia, LEED Gold, San Francisco

    • North County Pure Water Facility, San Diego, CA (under construction)

    Commercial Office/Studio

    • Warner Media, LEED Gold, Culver City, CA

    • Belkin, LEED Silver, El Segundo, CA

    Retail

    • Palisades Village, LEED Gold, Pacific Palisades, CA

    • Eataly US Expansion (Boston, NY World Trade Center, Los Angeles)

Duke Graham

PRINCIPAL, CO-FOUNDER

P.E., CBCP

  • Duke leads Argento/Graham’s energy services with a focus on implementation, systems-thinking, and turning big ideas into real-world impact. He’s helped deliver landmark projects like the LAX Automated People Mover, the Grand Avenue development, and the Intuit Dome–all while ensuring sustainability goals translate from the design phase to the construction site.

    Duke is fascinated by how things work–especially this planet–and brings that curiosity into every facet of his leadership. Known for being thorough, adaptable, and grounded, he’s the kind of partner you want when tackling complex sustainability systems.

    When he's not leading big builds, he’s likely camping, making music, or tracking down tacos. He once lived out of a van on a surf trip through Mexico–with no GPS and no phone, just instinct and the tide!

    Contact Duke at duke@argentograham.com

  • Government/Institutional

    • Los Angeles Federal Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA

    • GoSamo! Transportation Management Organization, Santa Monica, CA

    • Department of Public Health Tenant Improvement, San Francisco, CA

    • USC Stevens Hall 5th Floor Neurosciences Laboratory, Los Angeles, CA 

    • City of San Diego North City Pure Water Facility, San Diego, CA*

    • USC United University Church Adaptive Reuse, Los Angeles, CA*

    Commercial Office/Studio

    • Google Venice 320 Hampton, Los Angeles, CA

    • Viacom Corporate Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA

    • LinkedIn 815 W Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

    Retail

    • Eataly US Expansion -- Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, World Trade Center NYC, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Silicon Valley, CA

    • Palisades Village, Pacific Palisades, CA

    Industrial

    • Clarion Development Partners LEED Industrial Volume Portfolio, US

    • First Industrial, Wilson Avenue Development, Perris, CA

    • Sares-Regis Group, Pacific Pointe Northwest, Long Beach, CA

    *Projects in progress.

Katie Matthews

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador

  • Katie is a versatile and collaborative leader with a knack for bringing sustainability to life on complex projects. She specializes in LEED certification, indoor air quality, CALGreen compliance, and construction material health. Her portfolio includes major names like Warner Bros., Related, Clarion, UC San Diego, and the County and City of Los Angeles–spanning industries from entertainment to healthcare.

    She studied Environmental Design to bridge her love of the built environment and the natural world. At Argento/Graham, she brings that passion into each project–helping teams make smart, sustainable decisions from design through construction.

    Katie is an outdoor enthusiast, a passionate home cook, and a committed traveler. Fun fact: she hiccups at least once a day. Her go-to workday fuel? Cheese sticks and trail mix.

    Contact Katie at katie@argentograham.com

  • Multi-family/Mixed-Use

    • The Avery, LEED Silver, San Francisco, CA

    • Argyle House, LEED Silver, Los Angeles, CA

    • 8899 Beverly Blvd, LEED Gold, West Hollywood, CA

    • The Grand, LEED Gold, Los Angeles, CA (under construction)

    Retail

    • Luxury Retail US Boutiques (confidential owner) Palm Beach, FL, Washington DC, Las Vegas, NV, Beverly Hills, CA, Dallas, TX

    • Eataly, LEED Gold, Boston, MA

    • Eataly, LEED Gold, Los Angeles, CA

    Healthcare

    • Rancho Los Amigos Wellness and Aquatic Center, LEED Gold, Downey, CA

    • Rancho Los Amigos Jaqueline Perry Institute and Out Patient Building, LEED Silver, Downey, CA

    Hospitality

    • Waldorf Astoria, LEED Gold, Beverly Hills, CA

    Commercial Office/Studio

    • Warner Bros. Stage 29, LEED Gold, Burbank, CA

    • Warner Bros. Tour Center, LEED Gold, Burbank, CA

    • Warner Media, LEED Gold, Culver City, CA

    • California Wellness, LEED Silver, Los Angeles, CA

    • America Center Buildings 3 and 4, LEED Gold, San Jose, CA

    Industrial

    • Clarion Development Partners Industrial, LEED Volume Portfolio Manager

    • Xebec Sun Valley, LEED Gold, Sun Valley, CA

Gayaneh Giragol

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

MEngSc in Sustainable Systems LEED AP, LEED Green Rater, Fitwel Ambassador

  • Gayaneh is a thoughtful and experienced project manager with expertise in LEED and Fitwel consulting for new buildings and interior design, as well as indoor air quality testing, building materials analysis, and life cycle assessment. She’s played a lead role in high-profile retail projects for a global luxury brand, LEED volume warehouse developments with Clarion, and the Torrey Heights life science campus in San Diego.

    With a background in social sustainability, Gayaneh transitioned into the built environment to align her values of fairness, justice, and environmental responsibility with her career. She holds a Master of Engineering Science in Sustainable Systems and brings a mission-driven, solutions-oriented mindset to every project.

    Gayaneh thrives in collaborative settings and values growth, both personal and professional. When she’s not managing complex sustainability requirements, she’s likely working on a LEGO build, a puzzle, or sipping chamomile tea.

    Contact Gayaneh at gayaneh@argentograham.com

  • Retail

    • Luxury Retail US Boutiques (confidential owner): New York, NY; Century City, CA; Chicago, IL; Paramus, NJ; McLean, VA; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Orlando, FL; Palo Alto, CA

    Laboratory

    • Torrey Heights, LEED Gold and Fitwel 1 Star, San Diego, CA

    • Avia Labs - 210 Adrian Road,  LEED Gold and Fitwel 1 Star, Millbrae, CA 

    Industrial

    • Clarion Development Partners Industrial, LEED Volume Portfolio

    • West Point 45, LEED Silver, Houston, TX

    • Racetrack Logistics Center, LEED Silver, Pompano Beach, FL

    Commercial 

    • GIC, LEED Gold and Fitwel 3 Star, New York, NY

    • WBD Children's Learning Center, LEED Gold, Burbank, CA

    • 101 S Marengo, LEED Gold, Pasadena, CA

    Multi-Family/Mixed-Use

    • Tasman East Apartments, LEED Gold, Santa Clara, CA

    • Tasman East Atria, LEED Gold, Santa Clara, CA

    • 710 Broadway, LEED Gold, Santa Monica, CA

Ali Karim-Lee

PROJECT ENGINEER

LEED AP, ASHRAE Member, E.I.T

  • Ali is a detail-driven project engineer with a focus on building energy modeling and commissioning. He’s contributed to LEED-certified projects for global luxury retailers, Clarion, and Warner Bros., applying a technical, practical mindset to every task. Whether it’s modeling a new system or optimizing project workflows, Ali is driven by the challenge of improving performance.

    He values collaboration and is always looking to grow professionally and personally. Outside of the office, Ali enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, and catching a good movie. He’s fluent in four languages—and always eager to learn another. His go-to snack: classic trail mix.

    Contact Ali at ali@argentograham.com

Denise Braun Ryan

WASTE & CIRCULARITY CONSULTANT / FOUNDER & CEO of ALL ABOUT WASTE

  • Denise is a pioneer in the sustainability world, with deep expertise in the circular economy, zero waste strategies, TRUE certification, and adaptive reuse. As the founder of Argento/Graham, she has led high-impact projects for global clients like Google, Apple, Meta, Mastercard, San Francisco International Airport, and State Farm–driving innovation across industries and continents.

    Her work spans portfolio-scale initiatives, international collaborations, and bold goals around waste reduction and environmental performance. Known for her collaborative spirit and innovative mindset, Denise brings both vision and execution to every project she touches.

    Outside the office, Denise is all about balance–reading, yoga, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact? She genuinely enjoys waste. Her go-to snack: a perfectly packed acai bowl.

    Contact Denise at denise@argentograham.com

Hollis Linehan

ENERGY ANALYST / STANDARDS SPECIALIST

  • Hollis brings decades of experience in mechanical and electrical systems, specializing in energy analysis and high-performance building standards. Known for his collaborative, easygoing style, he helps clients meet tough energy goals on projects like the Torrey Heights Life Science Campus.

    His career began working with his father, a mechanical contractor, and father-in-law, an engineer–experiences that sparked his lifelong passion for how systems work and how to improve them.

    Outside of work, Hollis enjoys sailing, classic cars, and time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. His golden retriever Max is a frequent co-pilot on road trips. His go-to snack? Sour gummy worms and Good & Plenty.

    Contact Hollis at hollis@argentograham.com

  • Government

    • US EPA Region 8 Headquarters, 292K SF Office Building, LEED Gold, Denver, CO

    • Iowa Army NG AFRC Complex, 174K SF, Readiness Center, LEED, Gold, Cedar Rapids, IA

    Commercial

    • Medtronic CDRM Campus, 1.2M SF Office Campus, LEED Gold, Mounds View, MN

    • Bunge North American Headquarters, 150K SF Office, LEED Certified, Chesterfield, MO

    • Xcel Energy @ 401 Nicollet, 222K SF, Office, LEED Gold, Minneapolis, MN

    • Excelsior Crossings, 920K SF Campus, LEED Gold, St. Louis Park, MN

    • Best Buy Corporate Campus, 1.6M SF Office Campus, LEED Gold, Richfield, MN

    Multi-family/Mixed-use

    • 365 Nicollet, 370 Unit Luxury Multi-Family High-Rise, LEED Gold, Minneapolis, MN

    • 1521 2nd Ave, 143 Unit Luxury Condo Tower, LEED Certified, Seattle, WA

    • 1400 Wewatta, 633K SF, Mixed Use, LEED Silver, Denver, CO

    Industrial

    • Hormel Progressive Processing, 348K Food Processing Facility, LEED Gold, Decorah, IA

    • Artic Cold, 490K SF Refrigerated Warehouse, Oxnard, CA

    • Clarion Development Partners LEED Industrial Volume Portfolio, US

    Education

    • Cornell Tech Campus, Preliminary Energy Master Planning, 2M SF campus, NY, NY

    • American University of Central Asia, Geothermal System Design, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    • University of St. Thomas Andersen Student Center, 258K SF, LEED Gold, St. Paul, MN

    • The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability, Staten Island, NY

    • Iowa State University 195K SF Geoffroy Residence Hall, LEED Gold, Ames, Iowa

Toi Everhart

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT

  • Toi Everhart is a seasoned business strategist and operations consultant who joined Argento/Graham in 2022. She specializes in project management, organizational transformation, process improvement, and data-driven problem-solving, with experience across nonprofit and for-profit organizations in climate, healthcare, technology, finance, and energy.

    Toi holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations from California Lutheran University and is passionate about creating systems and processes that help teams and organizations thrive. What she enjoys most is solving complex problems and building practical systems that serve both people and the business for years to come.

    Contact Toi at toi@argentograham.com