Education

• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin, 1970
• Graduate U.S. Army Engineer School (Officers Basic & Advanced) 1972/1982
• Command & General Staff School, U.S. Army (1989-1990)

Registration

• Registered Architect, State of Texas, No. 4937

Professional Organizations

• American Institute of Architects (Past President) – Corpus Christi Chapter
• Texas Society of Architects – Member, Past Director-Board of Directors (1981-1984)
• Corpus Christi Chapter A.I.A. - Member
• Life Member, University of Texas Exes Association
• Society of Military Engineers (SAME) – Past Member
• Major, U.S. Army – Retired (July 1990 – 20 years) – Past Chief of Operations, 871st
• Engineer Battalion, Combat Heavy, Austin, Texas (Past Chief Architect; Mobilization-Design Team South, 416th Engineer Command, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas [Facilities Engineer], Past Commanding Officer, Company ‘C’ – 871st Engineer Battalion, Combat Heavy, Corpus Christi, Texas).
• Ayers St. Church of Christ, Corpus Christi, Texas - Past Deacon
• Church of Christ/South, Corpus Christi, Texas - Past Deacon
• Elder, Church of Christ/South
• Elder, Christ Point Church
• National Little League, Corpus Christi, Texas (1980-1985) – Past Director & Vice President, Board of Directors
• National & Padre Little & Senior Leagues (1980-1989) – Manager/Coach
• Padre Little League, Corpus Christi, Texas - Past Director, Board of Directors
• Advisory Board, Curriculum – Del Mar College, West – Past Member
• Member, Reserve Officers Association (R.O.A.) – Past Member
• Recipient of 13 medals to include 3 Army Commendation (ARCOM) Medals for Meritorious Service

Experience
In the five years prior to joining Roots/Foster Associates, Inc. Architects, Corpus Christi, Texas in 1971, this principal was engaged in architectural and engineering work in other offices in Austin, Texas totaling approximately $80 million encompassing office and commercial; apartment and condominium; park and recreation, public, public utilities, and utility systems type projects.

During the 36 years at Roots/Foster Associates, Inc. this principal was engaged in or responsible for over $300 million worth of institutional, educational, commercial, industrial, and residential work.

Personal & Professional History:

• Graduated Harlingen High School, Harlingen, Texas – 1963, National Honor Society
• Graduated Del Mar College – 1965 – Associate in Science, Pre-Engineering
• Attended Texas A&I University one semester – 1965
  • Work part time & full time while attending Del Mar College and Texas A&I, 1963-1966 Draftsman for Blucher & Naismith, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Corpus Christi, Texas
• Graduated University of Texas at Austin, 1970 – Bachelor of Architecture
• Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant U.S.A.R., Corps of Engineers – 1970

1966-1970
Worked part time & full time while attending University of Texas as follows:

1966
Draftsman University of Texas, Architectural Dept. Building & Grounds Division

1966-1968
Draftsman, Design & Supervisor – Dempsey, Bauder, Beavers, Erickson & King – Association of Architects & Engineers, Austin, Texas

1968-1970
Chief Design & Production Coordinator – Roger L. Erickson, Engineer & Architect, Austin, Texas

1970-1971
Intern Architect, Manager – Roger L. Erickson, Engineer & Architect, Austin, Texas

1971
Active Duty, U.S. Army Ft. Belvoir, Virginia – Graduated U.S. Army Engineers Officer School; assigned to 1st Battalion, Special Staff Officer

1971-1973
Intern Architect, Design Production – Orby G. Roots, Architect, Corpus Christi, Texas

1974-1978
Associate – Administration, Design, Production - Roots/Foster Associates, Corpus Christi, Texas

1978-1980
Partner – Roots/Foster Associates, Architects, Corpus Christi, Texas

1980-2007
Vice President & President – Roots/Foster Associates, Inc., Architects, Corpus Christi, Texas

2007-Present
Chief Architect – LNV Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas