I started into architecture as a kid thinking how exciting it would be to sit behind my desk and draw all day long. Upon graduation and entering into the work force I soon came to realize it was much more than that. What it was is truly what I enjoy, relationships. We as architects are the glue that holds a project together. We get to interact with multi-millionaires and the guys hanging the sheet rock. To be successful we need to be able to connect and interact with many personality types. We need to be able to pull the best out of each person. We need to lead the project to obtain the ideal solution. An architect must be a leader and a team player.
A project is only as successful as its team. Inspiring a team and understanding their abilities then pushing them sometimes past their capabilities brings about a great project. I would never ask of someone something that I personally would not do. If you are unable to play in a team atmosphere and you think your agenda is more important than anyone else, I would prefer working with someone else. Building a team, working toward a common goal, discovering each team members strengths and accomplishing something great brings joy to my work.
It is not my nature to ponder what is, but to dream about what could be. My vision for the future is always bright, I know change is possible and I will be a piece of that change. Never settle for what you have, always reach for what is next.
Habitat for Humanity
Construction Volunteer
2004-2006 AIA
Kansas Director at Large
2006 AIA
Kansas Conference Co-chair
Kansas State University College of Architecture
Studio Critic
Center for Real Estate Development
Board
Big Brother’s Big Sister’s
Big Brother
Big Brother’s Big Sister’s
VolunteerPhotographer
American Diabetes Association
Volunteer
Tour de Cure
Board Member
American Heart Association Heart Ball Event
Volunteer
Make-A-Wish
Volunteer
Young Professionals of Wichita
Enhance Community Project Property Supervisor 2008-2010
Wichita Business Journals’
2011 40 Under 40 honoree
Young Professionals of Wichita
Enhance Community Project – Chair 2010-2012
Young Professionals of Wichita
Chair 2012
Safe Streets Youth Core
Community project leader Marshall Middle School 2012
Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Board 2011-2012
Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Executive board 2012
Go Wichita
Board 2012-2013
Wichita Bicycle Plan
Steering Committee 2012
Girl Scouts of the Heartland
Board member 2016-present
License held in Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Arizona