CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Master of Architecture, 2010
Master of Business Administration, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Design - Architectural Studies, 2008
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Healthcare Design Studio Sponsored by HDR
Fall 2009, Spring 2010
University or Nebraska - Lincoln
College of Architecture London Program
Spring 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FormGrey Studio | Omaha, Nebraska + Reno, Nevada
Principal
August 2017 - Present
Principal of a multi-city architecture, design, and custom fabrication practice, designing all building types and constructed spaces. Current and recent projects include private high-end residential projects, multi-family housing developments, commercial tenant improvements, furniture and product design in Northern Nevada, Northern California, and Nebraska.
Tarkett | Omaha, Nebraska + Solon, Ohio
Designer on Demand Manager (Remote)
March 2018 - Present
Co-manage the Designer On Demand service for Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, offering design services and solutions,
custom visualization, and professional renderings to Tarkett account executives, clients, facility managers, flooring distributors, interior designers, and architects.
Studio 15 Interiors | Council Bluffs, Iowa
Architectural Plan Reviewer
December 2017 - December 2018
Involved in the on-site architectural plan review of incredibly large data centers and additions for a Fortune 500 Technology Client working in conjunction with the
City of Council Bluffs, Iowa and alongside contractors, building inspectors, architects, engineers, and client representatives.
HDR | Omaha, Nebraska
Designer | Project Coordinator
July 2010 - July 2017
Involved in designing a wide range of building types and significant projects at HDR, many of which garnered several industry and design awards. Projects types ranged from large-scale healthcare facilities, specialized healthcare facilities, higher education facilities and renovations in the science & technology sector, tenant improvement projects, commercial office spaces, custom residential, multi-family renovation projects, and custom furniture and product design. Projects were located primarily in the United States, but several large-scale projects were located internationally. Primarily responsible for the design of projects, responsibilities also included project architect, interior designer, junior project manager, construction administrator, project coordinator, and BIM coordinator. Worked on large project teams as well as very small project teams, a lot of front-end client facing interactions, as well as contractor interactions on projects. Also, involved on project pursuit and marketing proposal teams.
Concorde Management & Development, Inc. | Lincoln, Nebraska
Project Manager
November 2009 - July 2010
Involved in the project management of new construction and existing commercial properties and multi-family projects. Designed several tenant improvement spaces for commercial uses, as well as designed and planned multi-family unit layouts for new construction. Worked directly with leadership in commercial real estate, property and project management, and construction for the company.
Schoenleber Shriner & Hittle | Lincoln, Nebraska
Intern Architect
December 2005 - July 2008
Involved in designing and producing documents for commercial and retail facilities, including senior living facilities and pursuits of other project types. Worked directly with the firm’s principals and project managers.
PROFESSIONAL FINE ART EXPERIENCE
Maple St. Construct | Omaha, NE
President & Co-Founder
December 2017 - Present
Co-Founder, curator, director of an creative-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that functions as an experimental studio, residency, and gallery founded, curated, and organized in Omaha, Nebraska. Maple St. Construct's mission is to provide programming free to everyone as a public service to elevate the creative discourse in the communities we serve. Maple St. Construct serves a critical role in the promotion and presentation of art, design, and the built environment by bridging the discourse between outside and local cultural conversations with the community of Omaha, Nebraska and beyond.
Mike Nesbit Studio | Los Angeles, California + Omaha, Nebraska
Project Manager
August 2016 - 2022
Involved in the design, curation, fabrication, and project management for award-winning art/architectural installations for Los Angeles-based fine artist Mike Nesbit. Since 2016, working in conjunction with national building product manufacturers and suppliers on multiple large-scale projects across the Midwestern United States to produce prolific works of large-scale fine art within the built environment and landscape.
ACADEMIA EXPERIENCE
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 411 - Architectural Design: Integrate
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2024
Metropolitan Community College (Omaha, Nebraska)
ARCH_1115 - Revit Essentials
Adjunct Instructor
Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 4940 - Design and Simulation Studio III
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
LARC 310 - Landscape Advanced Site Planning and Design
Mid-Term Design Critic
Fall 2019
Iowa State University
ARCH 403 - Architectural Design VII
Mid-Term Design Critic
Fall 2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 2400 - Architectural Building Systems
Co-Instructor
Spring 2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 311 - Architectural Design Studio: Situate
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 2400 - Architectural Building Systems
Co-Instructor
Spring 2016
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
DSGN 1110 - Design Making
Final Design Critic
Spring 2016
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH/IDES 211 - Fundamentals of Design
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
Design Studio Wayfinding Project
Design Charrette Instructor
Spring 2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH/IDES 211 - Fundamentals of Design
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2013
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 511/611 - Healthcare Design Studio
Mid-Term & Final Design Critic
Spring 2013
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 2100 - Elements of Architectural Design I
Professional Teaching Assistant
Fall 2012
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE2 400 - Architectural Building Systems
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Boy Scouts of America - Wagon Wheel District Merit Badge University
Architecture Merit Badge Counselor, 2014 - 2017
KANEKO Architecture Design Camp
Instructor, 2014
Emerging Terrain: ElevATE, "pal • ate"
Designer & Fabricator, 2012
MEMBERSHIPS
The American Institute of Architects
Associate Member, 2010 - Present
Urban Land Institute
Associate Member, 2024 - Present
The International Interior Design Association
Associate Member, 2015 - 2020
Revit User Group of Nebraska (RUGON)
Member, 2011 - 2015
ACCREDITATIONS
Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
2011 - 2023
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
The American Institute of Architects (AIA National)
Small Project Design Knowledge Community, 2021 - Present
Advisory Group; Past Chair, 2025
Advisory Group; Chair, 2024
Advisory Group; Appointed Member, 2021 - Present
Strategic Council; At-Large Representative, 2019 - 2020
Finance and Audit Committee; Member, 2020
Rural Issues Work Group; Member, 2020
Transforming Architectural Education Work Group; Member, 2019
Manufacturer's Council; Member, 2018
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2018
Secretary's Advisory Committee; Member, 2018
Public Outreach Committee; Member, 2018
Strategic Council; Associate Representative, 2017
Strategic Planning Committee; Member, 2017
Life Cycle of an Architect Work Group; Convener, 2017
Emerging Professional ArchiPAC Committee; Member, 2017
NDSA Coalition; Member, 2016
Advocacy Network; Member, 2015 - 2018
ArchiPAC Funding Committee; Member, 2015 - 2018
Culture Collective; Inaugural Member, 2014 - 2015
Exemplary Public Outreach Work Group; Member, 2014 - 2015
The American Institute of Architects National Associates Committee (NAC)
Advisory Committee; Associate Director on the National Board of Directors, 2018
Associate Representative on the Strategic Council, 2017
Director-At-Large, 2015 - 2016
Advocacy Work Group; Director, 2016
NAC Selection Committee, 2015
Advocacy Task Force; Director, 2015
Regional Associate Director - Central States Region, 2014 - 2015
Advocacy / Value of Licensure Task Force; Member, 2014
The American Institute of Architects Central States Region (AIA CSR)
Regional Council; National Associates Committee Regional Associate Director (NAC-RAD), 2014 - 2015
Emerging Professionals Committee; NAC-RAD, 2014 - 2015
The American Institute of Architects - Nebraska Chapter (AIA Nebraska)
Committee on Design; Chair, 2023 - Present
Committee on Design; Member, 2018 - Present
Political Action Committee; Member, 2015 - 2018
NCARB Committee; Member, 2014
Emerging Professionals Committee; Founding Member, 2013 - 2015
Annual Conference Committee; Member, 2012 - 2016
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2012 - 2013
Harry F. Cunningham Bronze Medal for Architectural Excellence (University of Nebraska - Lincoln); Juror, 2013
The American Institute of Architects - Omaha Chapter/Section (AIA Omaha)
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2014 - Present
Lecture Series Committee; Chair, 2015 - 2022
University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Professional Advisory Council (PAC)
Professional Advisory Council: Member, 2020 - Present
Liaison Member, 2016 - 2019
University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Friends Association (CAFA)
Board of Directors; Past President, 2018 - 2019
President, 2016 - 2017
Director, 2014 - 2015
Metropolitan Community College, Architectural Design Technology Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee: Member, 2021 - Present
Benson High School Design Academy Advisory Board
Advisory Board; Member, 2018 - Present
Maple St. Construct
Board of Directors; President, 2018 - Present
Benson Creative District (BCD)
Managing Partner, 2023 - Present
Benson Business Improvement District Board (BID)
Board; Member, 2024 - 2027
ACADEMIC HONORS + AWARDS
2009 Darrel D. Rippeteau Scholarship for Architecture & Business Management [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2008 Darrel D. Rippeteau Scholarship for Architecture & Business Management [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2005 George Clayton Architecture Scholarship [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2004 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Architecture Dean's List, Fall
2004 James Canfield Scholarship [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
PROFESSIONAL HONORS + AWARDS
2020 Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2020 AIA Nebraska Associates Award
2018 Richard Upjohn Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2017 Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2016 AIA National Associates Award
2016 University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Friends Association Young Alumni Award
2016 University of Nebraska Alumni Association's Young Alumni Academy
2015 HDR Architecture BOOST Program
2014 Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award
2012 AIA Nebraska Distinguished Service Award
PROJECT HONORS + AWARDS
2020 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Architecture, Merit Award
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts; HDR
2020 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Award Winner
Chihuly Sanctuary - Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2019 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series 2.0
2019 AIA Central States Region Design Awards, Small Projects - Distinguished Award
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2019 AIA Central States Region Design Awards, Interiors - Distinguished Award
Bellevue University Science Labs; HDR
2019 PCI Design Awards, Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award, Honorable Mention
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2019 ACEC Nebraska Engineering Excellence Awards, Grand Award
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Interior Architecture, Merit Award
Bellevue University Science Labs; HDR
2018 ENR Midwest Best Projects Awards, Health Care - Best Project
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 Healthcare Design Showcase Awards, Honorable Mention
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Award, Product Design
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Finalist - Healthcare
Chihuly Sanctuary - Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 ACI Nebraska Award of Outstanding Achievement
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2018 ACI Nebraska Award of Excellence
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
pal • ate
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Nebraska/LHDC Offices
2017 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 Guinness World Record, Largest Image Built with Interlocking Plastic Bricks
The Great American Flag Project
2017 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Honor - Creative Use of Materials
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2016 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
pal • ate
2016 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
pal • ate
2016 HDR Opacity Awards, Constructs - Selected Work
pal • ate; HDR
2016 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Product
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2015 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices
2015 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2015 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
Folded Plane
2014 AIA Nebraska, Art X Architects, Silver Award
1920 Hardy Building Mural
2014 AIA Nebraska, Art X Architects, Honorable Mention
1931 Hardy Building Mural
2014 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Best In Show Award
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices; HDR
2014 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Gold Award, Corp./Govt. - Under 25,000 SF
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices; HDR
2013 AGC Colorado ACE Award, Project of the Year
University of Colorado Hospital Expansion; HDR
2013 ENR Mountain States Best Projects Awards, Health Care - Best Project
University of Colorado Hospital Expansion; HDR
2013 AIA Nebraska Art X Architects, Honorable Mention
Coffee Table; collaboration with Michael P. Hamilton, AIA
2013 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
pal • ate
2013 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices
2013 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Gold Award, Product Design
pal • ate; HDR
JURIES + SELECTION COMMITTEES
2024 AIA East Tennessee | 2024 ADU Design Competition, Jury Chair
2024 AIA Indiana Design Awards, Juror
2024 AIA Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant, Juror
2024 Benson Film Festival Selection Committee, Member
2023 Benson Creative District Project/Program Grant Selection Committee, Member
2022 AIA Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant, Juror
2017 AIA Nevada Emerging Professional Leadership Scholarship, Juror
2017 Restoration Exchange Omaha / AIA Omaha Preservation Awards, Awards Committee Member
2016 Masronry Institute of Iowa Architectural Design Awards, Juror
2016 Healthcare Design Magazine's Annual Architectural and Interior Design Showcase, Juror
2015 Restoration Exchange Omaha / AIA Omaha Preservation Awards, Awards Committee Member
2015 AIA Central States Region Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award, Jury Chair
2015 AIA National Associates Committee Selection Committee, Member
2015 AIA Central State Region Emerging Professional Leadership Scholarship, Jury Chair
2015 AIA Western Mountain Region Jason Pettigrew, Associate AIA Memorial Leadership Scholarship, Juror
2013 AIA Nebraska | University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Harry F. Cunningham Bronze Medal, Juror
LECTURES + PRESENTATIONS
2022 AIA Conference on Architecture, Chicago, IL, Speaker, 'Small Project Design Forum'
2022 AIA Nebraska Mid-Year Symposium, Kearney, NE, Speaker, 'The Pandemic & Beyond - Trending Office Practices'
2019 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, Knoxville, TN, Speaker, 'Emerging Practices: FormGrey Studio'
2018 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture, Enid, OK, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter, Des Moines, IA, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 Gould Evans Office Lecture, Kansas City, MO, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 AIA Kansas EVOLVE Conference, Overland Park, KS, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 AIA Iowa Convention, Des Moines, IA, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 Kansas City CSI Chapter, Kansas City, MO, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2017 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, Group Facilitator, 'Walkability for Architects (and Architecture)' Presented by Jeff Speck
2016 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Manhattan, KS, Speaker/Panelist, 'Achieving Outstanding Design: COF + Young Architects + Associates'
2015 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Tour'
2015 AIA National Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, Moderator 'Emerging Professionals Ideas Studio'
2014 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, Speaker, 'AIA Nebraska Office: Exposition. Identification. Amalgamation.'
2014 AIA National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, Moderator, 'Associates Roundtable Discussion'
2013 Exploring Mid-America Council - HDR Explorers Post #735, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Architecture'
2012 Exploring Mid-America Council - HDR Explorers Post #735, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Architecture'
CONFERENCES
2024 AIA Leadership Summit, Washington, DC, Knowledge Community Leader
2023 AIA Nebraska Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
2022 AIA Conference on Architecture, Chicago, IL, Speaker
2022 AIA Nebraska Mid-Year Symposium, Kearney, NE, Speaker
2020 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, New Orleans, LA, Strategic Councilor
2019 AIA Nebraska Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
2019 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, Knoxville, TN, Speaker
2019 AIA Conference on Architecture, Las Vegas, NV, Delegate & Strategic Councilor
2019 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, Strategic Councilor
2018 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture, Enid, OK, Speaker
2018 AIA Iowa Convention, Des Moines, IA, Speaker
2018 AIA Kansas EVOLVE Conference, Overland Park, KS, Speaker
2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, New York, NY, Delegate & AIA National Associate Director
2018 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA, AIA National Associate Director
2017 NeoCon, Chicago, IL
2017 AIA Conference on Architecture, Orlando, FL, Delegate & Strategic Councilor
2017 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference , Washington, DC, Group Facilitator & Strategic Councilor
2016 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Manhattan, KS, Speaker
2016 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, NE, Committee Member
2016 Speak Up: AIA Advocacy & Action Event, Washington, DC, Team Co-Captain
2016 AIA National Convention, Philadelphia, PA
2016 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Detroit, MI
2015 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Des Moines, IA, Award Presenter
2015 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Committee Member
2015 AIA National Convention, Atlanta, GA, Moderator & ArchiPAC Challenge Team Captain
2015 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2014 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Springfield, MO
2014 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, NE, Speaker & Committee Member
2014 AIA National Convention, Chicago, IL, Panelist
2014 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2014 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2013 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Committee Member
2013 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2012 AIA Nebraska | Central States Regional Conference, Lincoln, NE, Committee Member
2012 Central States Revit Workshop, Council Bluffs, IA
2012 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2012 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2011 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Scholarship Recipient
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Master of Architecture, 2010
Master of Business Administration, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Design - Architectural Studies, 2008
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Healthcare Design Studio Sponsored by HDR
Fall 2009, Spring 2010
University or Nebraska - Lincoln
College of Architecture London Program
Spring 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FormGrey Studio | Omaha, Nebraska + Reno, Nevada
Principal
August 2017 - Present
Principal of a multi-city architecture, design, and custom fabrication practice, designing all building types and constructed spaces. Current and recent projects include private high-end residential projects, multi-family housing developments, commercial tenant improvements, furniture and product design in Northern Nevada, Northern California, and Nebraska.
Tarkett | Omaha, Nebraska + Solon, Ohio
Designer on Demand Manager (Remote)
March 2018 - Present
Co-manage the Designer On Demand service for Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, offering design services and solutions,
custom visualization, and professional renderings to Tarkett account executives, clients, facility managers, flooring distributors, interior designers, and architects.
Studio 15 Interiors | Council Bluffs, Iowa
Architectural Plan Reviewer
December 2017 - December 2018
Involved in the on-site architectural plan review of incredibly large data centers and additions for a Fortune 500 Technology Client working in conjunction with the
City of Council Bluffs, Iowa and alongside contractors, building inspectors, architects, engineers, and client representatives.
HDR | Omaha, Nebraska
Designer | Project Coordinator
July 2010 - July 2017
Involved in designing a wide range of building types and significant projects at HDR, many of which garnered several industry and design awards. Projects types ranged from large-scale healthcare facilities, specialized healthcare facilities, higher education facilities and renovations in the science & technology sector, tenant improvement projects, commercial office spaces, custom residential, multi-family renovation projects, and custom furniture and product design. Projects were located primarily in the United States, but several large-scale projects were located internationally. Primarily responsible for the design of projects, responsibilities also included project architect, interior designer, junior project manager, construction administrator, project coordinator, and BIM coordinator. Worked on large project teams as well as very small project teams, a lot of front-end client facing interactions, as well as contractor interactions on projects. Also, involved on project pursuit and marketing proposal teams.
Concorde Management & Development, Inc. | Lincoln, Nebraska
Project Manager
November 2009 - July 2010
Involved in the project management of new construction and existing commercial properties and multi-family projects. Designed several tenant improvement spaces for commercial uses, as well as designed and planned multi-family unit layouts for new construction. Worked directly with leadership in commercial real estate, property and project management, and construction for the company.
Schoenleber Shriner & Hittle | Lincoln, Nebraska
Intern Architect
December 2005 - July 2008
Involved in designing and producing documents for commercial and retail facilities, including senior living facilities and pursuits of other project types. Worked directly with the firm’s principals and project managers.
PROFESSIONAL FINE ART EXPERIENCE
Maple St. Construct | Omaha, NE
President & Co-Founder
December 2017 - Present
Co-Founder, curator, director of an creative-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that functions as an experimental studio, residency, and gallery founded, curated, and organized in Omaha, Nebraska. Maple St. Construct's mission is to provide programming free to everyone as a public service to elevate the creative discourse in the communities we serve. Maple St. Construct serves a critical role in the promotion and presentation of art, design, and the built environment by bridging the discourse between outside and local cultural conversations with the community of Omaha, Nebraska and beyond.
Mike Nesbit Studio | Los Angeles, California + Omaha, Nebraska
Project Manager
August 2016 - 2022
Involved in the design, curation, fabrication, and project management for award-winning art/architectural installations for Los Angeles-based fine artist Mike Nesbit. Since 2016, working in conjunction with national building product manufacturers and suppliers on multiple large-scale projects across the Midwestern United States to produce prolific works of large-scale fine art within the built environment and landscape.
ACADEMIA EXPERIENCE
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 411 - Architectural Design: Integrate
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2024
Metropolitan Community College (Omaha, Nebraska)
ARCH_1115 - Revit Essentials
Adjunct Instructor
Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 4940 - Design and Simulation Studio III
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
LARC 310 - Landscape Advanced Site Planning and Design
Mid-Term Design Critic
Fall 2019
Iowa State University
ARCH 403 - Architectural Design VII
Mid-Term Design Critic
Fall 2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 2400 - Architectural Building Systems
Co-Instructor
Spring 2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 311 - Architectural Design Studio: Situate
Mid-Term Design Critic
Spring 2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE 2400 - Architectural Building Systems
Co-Instructor
Spring 2016
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
DSGN 1110 - Design Making
Final Design Critic
Spring 2016
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH/IDES 211 - Fundamentals of Design
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
Design Studio Wayfinding Project
Design Charrette Instructor
Spring 2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH/IDES 211 - Fundamentals of Design
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2013
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 511/611 - Healthcare Design Studio
Mid-Term & Final Design Critic
Spring 2013
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
ARCH 2100 - Elements of Architectural Design I
Professional Teaching Assistant
Fall 2012
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction
AE2 400 - Architectural Building Systems
Professional Teaching Assistant
Spring 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Boy Scouts of America - Wagon Wheel District Merit Badge University
Architecture Merit Badge Counselor, 2014 - 2017
KANEKO Architecture Design Camp
Instructor, 2014
Emerging Terrain: ElevATE, "pal • ate"
Designer & Fabricator, 2012
MEMBERSHIPS
The American Institute of Architects
Associate Member, 2010 - Present
Urban Land Institute
Associate Member, 2024 - Present
The International Interior Design Association
Associate Member, 2015 - 2020
Revit User Group of Nebraska (RUGON)
Member, 2011 - 2015
ACCREDITATIONS
Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
2011 - 2023
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
The American Institute of Architects (AIA National)
Small Project Design Knowledge Community, 2021 - Present
Advisory Group; Past Chair, 2025
Advisory Group; Chair, 2024
Advisory Group; Appointed Member, 2021 - Present
Strategic Council; At-Large Representative, 2019 - 2020
Finance and Audit Committee; Member, 2020
Rural Issues Work Group; Member, 2020
Transforming Architectural Education Work Group; Member, 2019
Manufacturer's Council; Member, 2018
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2018
Secretary's Advisory Committee; Member, 2018
Public Outreach Committee; Member, 2018
Strategic Council; Associate Representative, 2017
Strategic Planning Committee; Member, 2017
Life Cycle of an Architect Work Group; Convener, 2017
Emerging Professional ArchiPAC Committee; Member, 2017
NDSA Coalition; Member, 2016
Advocacy Network; Member, 2015 - 2018
ArchiPAC Funding Committee; Member, 2015 - 2018
Culture Collective; Inaugural Member, 2014 - 2015
Exemplary Public Outreach Work Group; Member, 2014 - 2015
The American Institute of Architects National Associates Committee (NAC)
Advisory Committee; Associate Director on the National Board of Directors, 2018
Associate Representative on the Strategic Council, 2017
Director-At-Large, 2015 - 2016
Advocacy Work Group; Director, 2016
NAC Selection Committee, 2015
Advocacy Task Force; Director, 2015
Regional Associate Director - Central States Region, 2014 - 2015
Advocacy / Value of Licensure Task Force; Member, 2014
The American Institute of Architects Central States Region (AIA CSR)
Regional Council; National Associates Committee Regional Associate Director (NAC-RAD), 2014 - 2015
Emerging Professionals Committee; NAC-RAD, 2014 - 2015
The American Institute of Architects - Nebraska Chapter (AIA Nebraska)
Committee on Design; Chair, 2023 - Present
Committee on Design; Member, 2018 - Present
Political Action Committee; Member, 2015 - 2018
NCARB Committee; Member, 2014
Emerging Professionals Committee; Founding Member, 2013 - 2015
Annual Conference Committee; Member, 2012 - 2016
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2012 - 2013
Harry F. Cunningham Bronze Medal for Architectural Excellence (University of Nebraska - Lincoln); Juror, 2013
The American Institute of Architects - Omaha Chapter/Section (AIA Omaha)
Board of Directors; Associate Director, 2014 - Present
Lecture Series Committee; Chair, 2015 - 2022
University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Professional Advisory Council (PAC)
Professional Advisory Council: Member, 2020 - Present
Liaison Member, 2016 - 2019
University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Friends Association (CAFA)
Board of Directors; Past President, 2018 - 2019
President, 2016 - 2017
Director, 2014 - 2015
Metropolitan Community College, Architectural Design Technology Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee: Member, 2021 - Present
Benson High School Design Academy Advisory Board
Advisory Board; Member, 2018 - Present
Maple St. Construct
Board of Directors; President, 2018 - Present
Benson Creative District (BCD)
Managing Partner, 2023 - Present
Benson Business Improvement District Board (BID)
Board; Member, 2024 - 2027
ACADEMIC HONORS + AWARDS
2009 Darrel D. Rippeteau Scholarship for Architecture & Business Management [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2008 Darrel D. Rippeteau Scholarship for Architecture & Business Management [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2005 George Clayton Architecture Scholarship [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
2004 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Architecture Dean's List, Fall
2004 James Canfield Scholarship [University of Nebraska - Lincoln]
PROFESSIONAL HONORS + AWARDS
2020 Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2020 AIA Nebraska Associates Award
2018 Richard Upjohn Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2017 Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects
2016 AIA National Associates Award
2016 University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Friends Association Young Alumni Award
2016 University of Nebraska Alumni Association's Young Alumni Academy
2015 HDR Architecture BOOST Program
2014 Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award
2012 AIA Nebraska Distinguished Service Award
PROJECT HONORS + AWARDS
2020 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Architecture, Merit Award
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts; HDR
2020 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Award Winner
Chihuly Sanctuary - Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2019 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series 2.0
2019 AIA Central States Region Design Awards, Small Projects - Distinguished Award
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2019 AIA Central States Region Design Awards, Interiors - Distinguished Award
Bellevue University Science Labs; HDR
2019 PCI Design Awards, Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award, Honorable Mention
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2019 ACEC Nebraska Engineering Excellence Awards, Grand Award
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Interior Architecture, Merit Award
Bellevue University Science Labs; HDR
2018 ENR Midwest Best Projects Awards, Health Care - Best Project
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 Healthcare Design Showcase Awards, Honorable Mention
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Award, Product Design
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Finalist - Healthcare
Chihuly Sanctuary - Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2018 ACI Nebraska Award of Outstanding Achievement
FLOOD; Mike Nesbit Studio
2018 ACI Nebraska Award of Excellence
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; HDR
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
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2017 AIA Central States Region Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Nebraska/LHDC Offices
2017 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2017 Guinness World Record, Largest Image Built with Interlocking Plastic Bricks
The Great American Flag Project
2017 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Honor - Creative Use of Materials
CAFA Recognition: Trophy Series
2016 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
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2016 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural People's Choice Award
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2016 HDR Opacity Awards, Constructs - Selected Work
pal • ate; HDR
2016 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Product
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2015 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices
2015 AIA Nebraska Emerging Architects Excellence in Detail, Architectural Merit Award
AIA Recognition: Trophy Series
2015 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
Folded Plane
2014 AIA Nebraska, Art X Architects, Silver Award
1920 Hardy Building Mural
2014 AIA Nebraska, Art X Architects, Honorable Mention
1931 Hardy Building Mural
2014 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Best In Show Award
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices; HDR
2014 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Gold Award, Corp./Govt. - Under 25,000 SF
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices; HDR
2013 AGC Colorado ACE Award, Project of the Year
University of Colorado Hospital Expansion; HDR
2013 ENR Mountain States Best Projects Awards, Health Care - Best Project
University of Colorado Hospital Expansion; HDR
2013 AIA Nebraska Art X Architects, Honorable Mention
Coffee Table; collaboration with Michael P. Hamilton, AIA
2013 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
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2013 AIA National, Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, Selected Work
AIA Nebraska / LHDC Offices
2013 IIDA Great Plains Chapter Interior Design Excellence Awards, Gold Award, Product Design
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JURIES + SELECTION COMMITTEES
2024 AIA East Tennessee | 2024 ADU Design Competition, Jury Chair
2024 AIA Indiana Design Awards, Juror
2024 AIA Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant, Juror
2024 Benson Film Festival Selection Committee, Member
2023 Benson Creative District Project/Program Grant Selection Committee, Member
2022 AIA Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant, Juror
2017 AIA Nevada Emerging Professional Leadership Scholarship, Juror
2017 Restoration Exchange Omaha / AIA Omaha Preservation Awards, Awards Committee Member
2016 Masronry Institute of Iowa Architectural Design Awards, Juror
2016 Healthcare Design Magazine's Annual Architectural and Interior Design Showcase, Juror
2015 Restoration Exchange Omaha / AIA Omaha Preservation Awards, Awards Committee Member
2015 AIA Central States Region Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award, Jury Chair
2015 AIA National Associates Committee Selection Committee, Member
2015 AIA Central State Region Emerging Professional Leadership Scholarship, Jury Chair
2015 AIA Western Mountain Region Jason Pettigrew, Associate AIA Memorial Leadership Scholarship, Juror
2013 AIA Nebraska | University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Harry F. Cunningham Bronze Medal, Juror
LECTURES + PRESENTATIONS
2022 AIA Conference on Architecture, Chicago, IL, Speaker, 'Small Project Design Forum'
2022 AIA Nebraska Mid-Year Symposium, Kearney, NE, Speaker, 'The Pandemic & Beyond - Trending Office Practices'
2019 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, Knoxville, TN, Speaker, 'Emerging Practices: FormGrey Studio'
2018 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture, Enid, OK, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 IIDA Great Plains Chapter, Des Moines, IA, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 Gould Evans Office Lecture, Kansas City, MO, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 AIA Kansas EVOLVE Conference, Overland Park, KS, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 AIA Iowa Convention, Des Moines, IA, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2018 Kansas City CSI Chapter, Kansas City, MO, Speaker, 'FLOOD: A Community-Involved Design Collaboration'
2017 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, Group Facilitator, 'Walkability for Architects (and Architecture)' Presented by Jeff Speck
2016 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Manhattan, KS, Speaker/Panelist, 'Achieving Outstanding Design: COF + Young Architects + Associates'
2015 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Tour'
2015 AIA National Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, Moderator 'Emerging Professionals Ideas Studio'
2014 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, Speaker, 'AIA Nebraska Office: Exposition. Identification. Amalgamation.'
2014 AIA National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, Moderator, 'Associates Roundtable Discussion'
2013 Exploring Mid-America Council - HDR Explorers Post #735, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Architecture'
2012 Exploring Mid-America Council - HDR Explorers Post #735, Omaha, NE, Speaker, 'Architecture'
CONFERENCES
2024 AIA Leadership Summit, Washington, DC, Knowledge Community Leader
2023 AIA Nebraska Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
2022 AIA Conference on Architecture, Chicago, IL, Speaker
2022 AIA Nebraska Mid-Year Symposium, Kearney, NE, Speaker
2020 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, New Orleans, LA, Strategic Councilor
2019 AIA Nebraska Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
2019 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, Knoxville, TN, Speaker
2019 AIA Conference on Architecture, Las Vegas, NV, Delegate & Strategic Councilor
2019 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, Strategic Councilor
2018 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture, Enid, OK, Speaker
2018 AIA Iowa Convention, Des Moines, IA, Speaker
2018 AIA Kansas EVOLVE Conference, Overland Park, KS, Speaker
2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, New York, NY, Delegate & AIA National Associate Director
2018 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA, AIA National Associate Director
2017 NeoCon, Chicago, IL
2017 AIA Conference on Architecture, Orlando, FL, Delegate & Strategic Councilor
2017 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference , Washington, DC, Group Facilitator & Strategic Councilor
2016 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Manhattan, KS, Speaker
2016 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, NE, Committee Member
2016 Speak Up: AIA Advocacy & Action Event, Washington, DC, Team Co-Captain
2016 AIA National Convention, Philadelphia, PA
2016 AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference, Detroit, MI
2015 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Des Moines, IA, Award Presenter
2015 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Committee Member
2015 AIA National Convention, Atlanta, GA, Moderator & ArchiPAC Challenge Team Captain
2015 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2014 AIA Central States Regional Conference, Springfield, MO
2014 AIA Nebraska Conference, Lincoln, NE, Speaker & Committee Member
2014 AIA National Convention, Chicago, IL, Panelist
2014 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2014 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2013 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Committee Member
2013 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2012 AIA Nebraska | Central States Regional Conference, Lincoln, NE, Committee Member
2012 Central States Revit Workshop, Council Bluffs, IA
2012 AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
2012 AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum + Luncheon, Lincoln, NE
2011 AIA Nebraska Conference, Omaha, NE, Scholarship Recipient