Our Company

Essmat Barazi has built seven different businesses in five different industries.  He brings over 20 years of business experience in general and 13 years in dental specific companies including two dental offices, Unique Dental Marketing and On Point Design Build.

Lisa Elkins is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional with more than twenty years of architectural and interior design experience in Chicago, San Francisco and London. Lisa is passionate about creating unique, eye-catching spaces and buildings in which doctors and their team members can be proud to work.

Lisa has also worked as a furniture designer and an architectural writer, and has taught architectural design at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Ron Elkins is a licensed architect in multiple states, and his NCARB certification allows him to practice throughout the US.  Ron is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS).  Ron’s Self-Certification credential allows ON POINT’s Chicago projects to benefit from significantly reduced building permit time.  This saves our clients time and money.

With more than twenty-five years of diverse experience in Chicago, San Francisco and London, Ron has been the project architect for multiple award-winning projects.

Max Malenkov completed his university studies at the Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University in Russia. Upon relocating to Illinois, he began his construction project management career.  After initially working in carpentry, he quickly expanded his horizons to full-scale medical office construction and has completed more than 100 projects.  Max’s technical expertise is helpful during the design process, and his managerial expertise keeps projects running smoothly throughout construction. Max’s skills are critical in turning design drawings into a beautiful, functioning practice.

Kimaada Moore has more than 15 years of interior design experience in the Greater Chicagoland area. Her work in design has been all-encompassing, covering client consultations, finish selection, space planning, and project management. Additionally, Kimaada is an active participant in non-profit programs such as Designs for Dignity, where she shares her design experience with deserving communities.

Jenny has an education in interior and architectural design, blending her industry knowledge and innovative design techniques to elevate professional spaces. Jenny contributes to On Point with the role of 3D modeling and design collaboration. Her goal is to get her LEED accreditation.

Hannah Bernas joined our team in 2020 after graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. As part of our team, Hannah helps keep us organized and on track throughout the entire design process. She brings 2 Point’s ideas to life through her extensive knowledge of digital drafting and 3D modeling. Hannah’s goal is to learn more about sustainable design and achieve LEED certification as she grows within our firm.

Emily Tjeerdsma is an Illinois licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional with over fifteen years of architectural experience in the Chicago area. She has extensive experience in dental and oral surgery build-outs, and has also managed veterinary and medial projects.  Emily is an active member of USGBC and E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), and she manages LEED coordination and documentation for projects that pursue certification.

Kimberly Woods has a bachelors’ degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Photography from Black Hills State University.  Throughout her career, she has overlapped in the worlds of real estate and photography, and her knowledge of these areas has been useful in her role as a Project Coordinator for ON POINT.  In addition, Kim’s time in the US Air Force has instilled her with stellar organizational skills.

Katie is a creative professional hailing from the tranquil landscapes of Oregon, now thriving in the hustle and bustle of city life in Chicago. With extensive experience gained in both London and New York City, Katie’s current role involves turning chaos into order in the office and ensuring we are present on social media.