Leadership Team

MANAGING PARTNER/PRINCIPAL

“Secret to success: Always be honest, tenacious and genuine.”

Christopher Wierer is a designer, writer, urbanist, and founder of The Sycamore Collective, a bespoke design studio. He is concerned with the multi-scalar intersection of architecture, society, and the built environment.

He holds degrees in Architecture, Building Science, and STS (Science – Technology & Society) from Columbia University’s GSAPP and Rensselaer. He is currently pursuing a degree in sustainable development at the University of Oxford and divides his time with his family between LA, NY and Oxford.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

“We lead by example, helping our clients define design strategies to conform to their lifestyle.”

Jhoiey Ramirez, the Creative Director of The Sycamore Collective, is a distinguished multi-disciplinary creative professional. With a passion for pushing creative boundaries, she not only excels in her field but also actively shares her knowledge through mentorship and continually expands her expertise through experimentation and global networking.

She has been acknowledged by reputable platforms like The Sunday Times Magazine, Angeleno Magazine, and Business Of Home. Jhoiey holds a Master of Interior Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona/UCLA as well as a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas.

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EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT

Lance Jacky, AIA is a Los Angeles based architect with over thirty years of experience in the state of California. He has extensive project experience in the commercial, retail, airport, medical laboratory, and residential fields.

He is keenly interested in development & investing and enjoys discovering and nurturing projects that help enhance a company’s bottom line.

A key goal of his centers on designing and building for a cleaner, greener, more self-sustaining future for our environment, our structures and our lives – all based on a rational framework.

Lance is a husband and a father of three young children and devotes much of his time to helping, guiding, training and traveling with them. In 2021 he and his family visited numerous National Parks including Yosemite, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Bryce Canyon, the Narrows in Zion, the Grand Canyon, the Sequioa’s and the Haleakala crater.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Michael Waisome is excited to build upon his career by contributing to the development of a strong business and joining an even stronger team. He has two decades of strategic leadership and business development experience and is known to drive growth and profitability in competitive and dynamic industries. He is passionate about studying new and challenging fields while coming up with solutions.

Prior to joining The Sycamore Collective, Michael worked extensively within the precious metals industry which included key roles such as Vice President of Global Bullion Suppliers and Managing Director of Valcambi, one of the largest precious metals refineries in the world.

Michael holds his degree in Business Management from Rutgers University. He enjoys music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Charles Zeng is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in Depth Psychology and LGBTQ+ Affirmative Psychotherapy.

With the Sycamore Collective, Charles helps clients in integrating mindfulness and wellness into our homes and everyday spaces. He has been a featured on-air contributor on NPR (National Public Radio), his writing has been included in various industry publications, and is a frequent featured presenter at industry training events.

He is currently the Co-President of the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles and holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, as well as degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Washington.

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