Background
Matthews, Lise was born on October 26, 1948 in New Orleans. Daughter of Edward De Saunhac and Martha Lise (McDonough) Matthews.
Matthews, Lise was born on October 26, 1948 in New Orleans. Daughter of Edward De Saunhac and Martha Lise (McDonough) Matthews.
Bachelor, Tulane University, 1969. Bachelor of Architecture, Southern California Institute Architecture, 1979.
Designer Gruen & Associates, Los Angeles, 1979-1980, Coy Howard & Company, Los Angeles, 1980-1982. Principal Lise Matthews & Associates, Venice, California, since 1983.
Member history review board Los Angeles Conservancy, also docent walking tours, 1986. Member American Institute of Architects (professional practice committee 1985-1986), American Society Interior Designers (board directors since 1986).
Married James J. McNamara, April 10, 1972 (divorced October 1982). 1 child, James J. III.