As an Architectural Partner Matt has experience leading programming, project management, and design efforts for higher education, corporate, civic, government, commercial, religious, and residential clients throughout Iowa and Nebraska. His background working on projects with demanding budgets, complex stakeholder groups, and accelerated schedules has strengthened his ability to lead collaborative teams and guide projects from early visioning through implementation.
Matt values a highly collaborative design process that brings together the perspectives and strengths of clients, consultants, users, and project teams. He believes the best solutions emerge through communication, trust, and shared ownership of the design vision. His approach focuses on aligning functionality, budget, schedule, and thoughtful design to create environments that are both meaningful and lasting.
ALMA MATER: University of Nebraska–Lincoln
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
- Master of Architecture; Awarded Cunningham Medal
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Registered Architect
- Iowa
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- NCARB Certified
- LEED Accredited Professional
YEARS @ BBS: 17
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 27
AREA(s) OF EXPERTISE:
- Visioning
- Programming
- Design Excellence
- Project Management
- Practice Management
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Member, American Institute of Architects, 2003–Present
- National Council of Architectural Registration Board, 2003–Present
- Building Owners & Managers Association Member, 2016–Present
- Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, 2022-Present
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS:
- Ankeny Community Schools Facilities Planning Committee, 2022
- Ankeny Chamber of Commerce Member, 2022-Present
- Downtown Des Moines Chamber member, 2017 - Present
- Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 2007–2008
- ACE Mentor Program, 2006–2019; Board Chair 2015
Matt enjoys keeping up with his adult triplets, attending his younger son's sporting activities, and spending time traveling with his wife Susannah. His philosophy is to do what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well as it can be done—and do it that way all of the time. Matt is currently reading 12 Rules for Life, War of Art and Culture Code.