Our Team
PATRICK SHAY
Senior Principal, GMSHAY
Patrick Shay is an educator, an artist, an entrepreneur, and has served as an elected public servant, but first and foremost he is an architect. For the past 45 years he has studied cities, landscape and architecture and then applied his education to the making of places for people to enjoy and excel. Most of his work has been focused on Savannah and her unforgettable historic districts. In fact, Patrick has designed more large scale and significant buildings in her central landmark historic district than any architect that has ever lived. He believes that this is a great privilege, and has used this experience to create transformational architecture in other coastal communities and campuses, bringing Savannah’s lessons to them too.
Equally important, Patrick Shay has made sure that these creations are environmentally and economically sustainable. “Waste not, want not” has been an enduring motto, and guided the work of his architectural firm, Gunn Meyerhoff Shay for over 20 years since he became partners with founders Bob Gunn and Eric Meyerhoff. Showing how buildings can create more energy than they consume, or how they can produce optimal revenue with limited resources are two of Pat’s greatest passions. Among noted examples are a LEED Platinum historic adaptive reuse building for Georgia Power and a Net Zero private residence in an emergent historic neighborhood. Many of his creations are among Savannah’s most profitable and popular destinations.
As Senior Principal of GMShay Architects, Patrick has also built a professional practice that fully employs both the most sophisticated design technology and a diverse team of top-notch creative talent. Together they allow GMShay to successfully compete against larger corporate firms for the best clients. With projects ranging in size from small renovations to some over $50 million in cost, they bring the same energy and enthusiasm to all. Each project receives the personal attention of Patrick Shay, and his relentless pursuit of excellent results.
Caitlin Moultroup was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Kentucky. From an early age she became fascinated with architecture and the built environment, and dreamed of making the world around her better through design. After visiting Savannah and falling in love with its charm, she moved to the city and enrolled in the architecture program at the Savannah College of Art and Design. After graduating, with first her Bachelor of Fine Arts and then her Master of Architecture, she quickly jumped at the opportunity to gain experience designing and managing projects from concept to completion for the City of Savannah. She has worked on an array of civic projects including fire stations, recreational facilities, community centers, and the preservation of historic municipal buildings. Now with Gunn Meyerhoff Shay, Caitlin will bring her experience in project management and design to both our new and historic projects throughout the community.
CAITLIN MOULTROUP
Architect, GMSHAY
Saad al-Jassar is an international architect, urban designer, educator and a mentor. He graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, with a master’s degree in architecture and urban design. For the past 40 years, Saad has been practicing in the USA, China, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Botswana, and the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. He worked with public organizations, such as the United Nations, as well as international private architectural and engineering firms.
Saad has been a member of several international architectural institutes and societies including the American Institute of Architects. He managed architectural practices in Abu-Dhabi, UAE, in Shanghai, China and his own practice in Gaborone, Botswana. He also taught architecture and urban design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and became the first Director of the Urban Design Program at the School of Building Arts in that College.
Saad has been working with Gunn Meyerhoff Shay Architects since 2005, with couple interruptions due to the recession, where he left to practice in the UAE and China. He is now in the process of writing a book entitled, “Architecture, a Global Practice; A practical manual and guide for architects and students of architecture who plan to practice architecture in the USA and foreign countries”.
SAAD AL-JASSAR
Senior Architect, GMSHAY
Jessica Moeslein, AIA, NCARB is the Director of Business Development and leads our Colorado Office. Jessica received her Master of Architecture from SCAD and began her career with GMSHAY in 2017 with her primary focus in hospitality and institutional design. Her projects included the masterplan of River Street East, The Hilton Hotel and Benedictine Military School Athletic Facilities. Upon moving to Colorado, Jessica became a licensed architect in the state of Colorado and lead production of various multifamily communities throughout Colorado for Reylenn Properties, Toll Brothers Apartment Living, BMC Investments, Endeavor Real Estate Group, and Sares Regis Group.
One of her most notable projects while in Colorado is Solana Beeler Park, a LEED Silver project, which she lead from Design Development through Construction Phase. She is passionate about the next generation of designers and taught as a part-time Revit instructor at Front Range Community College. She is actively involved in AIA Colorado, Women In Design, and Urban Land Institute.
JESSICA MOESLEIN
Architect, GMSHAY
Meredith Stone is a native of Savannah has always focused on achieving excellence and serving her community. She’s received several awards for her extensive hours of community service and academic successes. She received her Masters of Architecture Degree at Hampton, University. Meredith has worked at architecture firms in Savannah, GA and Houston, TX. She also ran a property management company, worked for a radio station and taught STEM subjects to hundreds of children. Meredith designs and manages projects for GMShay through multiple phases of design and is experienced in construction management.
Since her time at GMSHAY some of her notable project include the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, the Alida Hotel, the President's Quarters Inn, and Adams Funeral Services. She is a licensed real estate agent with the commercial and residential real estate brokerage, Vantosh Realty. She is a TEDx speaker, member of Toast Masters, serves on the local Housing Savannah Task Force and the Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals. Meredith is passionate about sustainability, quality design, and creating meaningful spaces for all.
MEREDITH STONE
Design Associate, GMSHAY
From an early age, Latoya Waters exuded creativity and a passion for art and that love has never wavered. Her pursuit of Architecture led her from her home town on the island of Jamaica to Savannah in 2012 where she completed her studies at the Savannah College of Art in Design with a Masters in Architecture. While her main calling is for architecture she also has a love for photography and painting on just about any surface! Latoya has also donated many of her hours to the Habit for Humanity here in Savannah and is currently a member of the Clean Coast Savannah organization.
LATOYA WATERS
Design Associate, GMSHAY
Nick Gogal was born and raised in Virginia where he eventually relocated to Athens, Georgia. At a young age his grandfather introduced him to engineering and architecture and Nick knew this is what he needed to do. Nick graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2017 with his Bachelors of Architecture and a minor in Architectural History. In 2019 Nick completed his Master of Architecture at SCAD before joining the team at GM Shay. Nick’s upbringing on the farm in Virginia and his passion for interaction and collaboration make him a key member of the team. He enjoys pushing the boundaries of space planning by bringing innovative and creative ways to get spaces to bring people together.
NICK GOGAL
Design Associate, GMSHAY
A love for all things architecture and art has followed Kendra Wood her entire life. Growing up in Valdosta, GA, she was never seen without her notebook where she would illustrate her own short stories and draw out floor plans. While her love for architecture and design already existed, it was cultivated by helping her family renovate their own homes. Kendra moved to Savannah when she was 16 and it quickly became home. She was a visual arts major at Savannah Arts Academy where she studied both 2D and 3D art forms and she studied Drafting Technology with a focus on Architectural Drafting at Southern Regional Technical College. It is the combination of the creative and the analytical mind that Kendra loves most about architecture.
KENDRA WOOD
Design Associate, GMSHAY
Ben Cho is currently a graduate student pursing his Master's of Architecture at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In the spring of 2024, he graduated from SCAD with his Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Architecture. Born and raised in Golden, Colorado, he has a passion for outdoor activities like rafting, fly fishing, and film photography. Growing up immersed in Colorado's landscapes, he developed a deep respect for the environment, which fuels his passion for sustainable design. As Ben joins the GMSHAY team, he is committed to designing spaces that not only inspire but also give back to the community and environment.
BEN CHO
Design Associate, GMSHAY
