Prior to taking a position with bht, Shawn worked for Olsen Associates, Architects, from 1996 to 2011, and had overseen the design and construction of several projects throughout the city. Those projects included: Congress Park Centre, Franklin Square Condominiums, The Lofts at 18 Division Street and 54 Phila Street. He has also worked on numerous private homes, hotels, restaurants and office buildings throughout the Capital District. Shawn spends his free time renovating his own house, which he shares with his wife, Stephanie, and their son, Samuel.