Chairman- Donald A. Gardner, Sr., AIA, NCARB
Donald A. Gardner, Sr., AIA, NCARB, is an active, hands-on professional who utilizes visionary talents and demonstrated skills for proven, innovative results. Among other companies, Don founded Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. in 1978; co-founded Donald A. Gardner Builders, Inc. in 1994; and helped launch Allora, LLC in 2002. Don oversees multiple companies through knowledge and experience. He is a registered architect, business strategist, planner, and problem-solver and is involved in various community organizations, most recently, the Board of Directors for the Greenville Hospital System.

CEO- William A. Santerini, III
William A. Santerini, III, a graduate of University of South Carolina with a Masters degree, Bill went on to receive his MBA from St. Johns University in New York City earning a Master in International Business. He stayed in New York and worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as a Fixed Income Trader. In 1994, he returned to South Carolina and co-founded Donald A. Gardner Builders, Inc., helped launch Allora, LLC in 2002. At Allora, he is currently Chief Executive Officer focusing on strategic planning, land acquisitions, financial management, investment research, and loan and contract negotiations for single and multi-family projects and developments for the firm. Bill is a member of the Young President’s Organization, The Urban Land Institute and a Member of the President’s Advisory Board for the Greenville Hospital System.

President- Kevin Culhan, AIA, NCARB
Kevin F. Culhan is a founding partner of Allora, LLC and is the company’s President. A registered architect, Kevin received his Master of Arts in Architecture from the University of Florida and is currently licensed in six states. The recipient of numerous design awards, his over 25 year career includes experience with a diverse range of project types such as custom residences, townhomes, luxury condominiums, mixed-use urban infill, clubhouse and amenity structures, retail, office, corporate, and institutional. Kevin leads the architectural department and shares in the company’s management responsibilities. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute.

Managing Partner- Angela G. Santerini
Angela G. Santerini is a dynamic, results-oriented business professional with proven abilities in managing projects, improving efficiency of operations, team building, and strategic planning. Her ability to identify areas of strengths and weakness, implement company policies, motivate staff to maximum productivity, and control costs through effective uses of manpower and resources, keeps the firm a step ahead of the competition. Angela is involved in various community organizations, most recently, a Board of Directors member of the Better Business Bureau of Upstate South Carolina.

Accounting Manager- Laura Painter
As Accounting and Finance Manager for Allora, Laura works directly with clients and vendors, along with handling accounts payable and receivable. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and possesses 15+ years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting.

Director of Sales and Marketing-
Jennifer Jeffries
With her experience and training in marketing and communications, Jennifer will direct and oversee the firm’s marketing and sales strategies while increasing the firm’s brand nationwide through events and public relations. Jennifer has been with Allora since January 2006; previously she handled corporate and marketing projects.