PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural work focused on the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of diverse historic structures with over twenty years of experience including historic building investigation and documentation, project production, management, and construction administration as well as producing numerous feasibility, master planning, and condition assessment studies. Expertise in the treatment of historic building fabric and materials conservation as well as extensive experience in governmental regulations and design review.
Experience prior to establishing an architectural practice in North Carolina in 1995 included project architect positions for firms in Atlanta and Washington, DC.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Ohio State University, 1983
Emphasis in Historic Preservation
Studies Abroad Program, Genoa, Italy, Clemson University, 1982
Bachelor of Science in Design, Clemson University, 1981
REGISTRATION
Architecture, 1986 – NCARB Certified in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
American Institute of Architects: Committee on Historic Resources, 1985-present
Transylvania County Joint Historic Preservation Commission, 1997-2003: Chairman, 2001-2003
Association for Preservation Technology International, 1986-present
Transylvania Community Arts Council:
Board of Directors, 2002-present,
President, 2007-present
Historic Houses Alumni Advisory Committee, Clemson University, 1996-present
Preservation North Carolina, Board of Advisors, 2001-present
Montgomery County (MD) Historic Preservation Commission, 1991-1994
Historic Takoma Inc., Board of Directors, 1990-1994
PRESENTATIONS
Facades on Main Street, Historic Preservation Commission Training Workshop, Flat Rock, North Carolina, 2003
Built for the Ages: The Preservation and Restoration of the Grove Park Inn, 1913-2001, Arts and Crafts Conference, Asheville, North Carolina, February 2001
Practical ADA Solutions, National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, Washington, DC, 1999
Glass Fiber Resin Replacement of a Wood Balustrade, Strathmore Hall, APTI Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1991
On-Site Investigation: Unlocking the Secrets of Riversdale, Preserving the Country Manor Conference, University of Maryland, 1989
