Betty grew up in the East Bay and received her Architecture degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She worked for a number of years at Joinery Structures in Oakland, which specializes in Japanese joinery construction, and McEwen Lighting Studio, where she helped fabricate custom light fixtures. Since moving to Petaluma in 2004 where she raises her two children, she continues to enjoy working with the small details of architecture, with a focus on residential design and interiors.

Austine holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley and is a licensed architect.  Austine has many years of experience working with her own firm in architecture and construction.  She is skilled in new home design as well as remodeling, and is particularly proud of the work she and her husband did renovating their second home up at Sea Ranch.  Austine has worked on numerous projects with Mahoney Architects, most recently as the lead architect for a spectacular new farmhouse to be built in West Petaluma.