Marlon D. Lynn, PA
Architect – Florida Principal | Owner

Though born elsewhere, Marlon grew up in Haines City, and considers the Sunshine State his home. During his teenage years and early adulthood, Marlon, with the help of his father, built and raced stock cars, and continues to enjoy tinkering with mechanical things. While in high school, his summers were spent working in construction where he gained a fondness for fashioning things by hand.

Following high school, Marlon moved on to the University of Florida, where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees and remains a dedicated Gator fan. Between his undergraduate and graduate work, Marlon studied European architectural design in Italy, and served as the architectural consultant on an archeological dig in Peru.

Marlon, with wife Katrina and their three children, are active in the Lakeland community and in their church.

Kayla Strasser
Architect Intern

Kayla joined our team in the Fall of 2020. A native of Kentucky, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from Murray State University and earned her Masters of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Before joining Marlon Lynn Architect, PA, Kayla worked with UWM-SARUP’s Historic Preservation Institute using laser and photometric scanning technology to document and preserve 19th and early 20th century historic and landmark architecture in the Milwaukee area. In addition to her passion for historical structures, Kayla has a keen interest in construction materials and building performance. In her free time she enjoys training for triathlons and cycling with her husband.

Pablo Mateo
Drafter

Pablo joined our team in June 2024, having worked as a drafter for several firms in central Florida. Pablo is a native of Puerto Rico, with family roots in the Dominican Republic, and is a graduate of Ridge Community High School in Haines City, Florida. From there, he went on to study at Ridge Technical College in Winter Haven, Florida, where he earned numerous certifications in drafting. Pablo is fluent in both English and Spanish.

When not at his desk at our office, Pablo enjoys working out at his local gym and touring around town on his bicycle.

Luciano Santos
Draftsman

A native of Brazil, Luciano grew up in Haines City, Florida, where he excelled on his high school soccer team. A recent graduate of Ridge Technical College, he earned numerous certifications in drafting and design before joining our team in the spring of 2021. While in school, Luciano worked in his father’s cabinet and custom furniture shop designing custom cabinetry. In addition to his drafting certifications, Luciano is a Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys personal fitness. Among his other interests is drawing anime.

Neil Sherouse
Business Operations Manager

Neil is a sixth-generation Floridian with deep roots in north Florida. He holds an undergraduate degree in music, and a Master of Divinity. Following a career in church music, he spent a decade in commercial property development and management. Upon retirement in 2015, Neil joined Marlon Lynn Architect, PA and works part-time managing the business operations of the firm. As a classically trained baritone soloist, he often appears as soloist in area performances. In addition, Neil is a kayaker, an avid fly fisherman, a published novelist and enjoys gardening. He and his wife, Marsha, have one daughter, Beth, who works for the CDC in Atlanta. Most recently, Neil has thoroughly enjoyed adding the role of Grandfather to his resume.

Customer Testimonial

I’ve worked with Marlon Lynn Architect, PA many times over more than a decade. They’ve produced quality work for both large and small projects, and at a low cost. Marlon and his team are friendly and anxious to please. Without reservation, I recommend Marlon Lynn Architect, PA for all your construction planning.

Marlon has an amazing mix of architectural, real estate, construction, and business experience know-how.  What this meant to me is that he was able to help me make business decisions that were outside my previous experience.  He offers great judgment along with a strong desire to help his customers succeed.  I highly recommend working with Marlon whenever you have a project that involves any of his areas of expertise.

I’ve personally worked with Marlon’s firm on a number of development projects spanning almost 20 years.  Marlon is creative, ethical and cost effective. He consistently brings good ideas to the table, and finds ways to value engineer the project to allow for maximization of budget and quality, while maintaining an eye for aesthetics. I highly recommend Marlon Lynn Architect, PA.

As a builder, it’s imperative that I have a close working relationship with the architects who design the projects I construct. For well over a decade I’ve enjoyed such a relationship with Marlon Lynn Architect, PA.  Marlon and his team have always been immediately available to respond to questions, design changes, or unanticipated issues in construction. They are excellent at thinking outside the box, and bringing creative solutions to the table. Beyond that, the entire team is friendly and accommodating, and has a keen sense of what is important to the builder. I can enthusiastically recommend Marlon Lynn Architect, PA for your next project.