Project Architect, Mulvanny Architects, Bellevue, WA, 1975-1993; President, Mulvanny Architects, Bellevue, WA, 1993-1999; Lee became the prime shareholder in Mulvanny Architects following the retirement of its founder Doug Mulvanny in 1993. Chief Executive Officer, Mulvanny G2, Bellevue, WA, 1999-2005; Lee retired in 01/2005.

Board Member, Washington State Board of Registration for Architects. On the occasion of his retirement, the Seattle Times reflected on his influence in local architecture circles: "While guiding that growth, Lee made a point of hiring architects from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, a strategy that created one of the most diverse work forces in the industry and helped MulvannyG2 win substantial international work." (See "Retired chief of architecture firm leaves foundation of influence,"Accessed 11/09/2012.)

Lee was born in Portland, OR, and raised there. He moved to Bellevue, WA, to work for Mulvanny Architects in 1975.

He married his first wife Patricia Lee c. 1983; she died of bone cancer in 1997; subsequently, he married Charlene Lee.

In 2005, Lee served on the Board of Homestead Capital, and several non-profit organizations including Communities in Schools of Seattle, Advisory Council member, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation — Puget Sound Affiliate and the Washington Education Foundation.