Lenora began working in the architecture profession in 1997 while pursuing her Master of Architecture degree at Texas Tech University. Prior to that she served in the U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division as a light wheel vehicle mechanic. She is a veteran of Desert Storm.

Her Military experience provided Lenora with a foundation of discipline and hard work, upon which she builds her architectural career. Lenora has been a stockholder of CHA since 2007, and recently became sole owner of the firm. Lenora serves as the Architect of Record on all projects.

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In Lenora's 27 years of experience, she has worked with a wide variety of clients including, Lamb County, Lubbock County, City of Lubbock, Tahoka ISD, Lubbock ISD, Hereford ISD, Guthrie CSD, and Hockley County. Lenora has also served as the architect for numerous private projects including, the Green/Cobb Building, Italian Gardens, High Rise Golf Center, Food Truck Court, and Center Point.

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In addition to the practice of architecture, Lenora is involved with the Texas Tech College of Architecture, serving as an instructor at TTU College of Architecture, and a member of the TTU CoA Dean's Circle of the Design Leadership Alliance.