Newsmakers

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Architecture|ret||ret||tab|

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|bold_on|Butler, Rosenbury & Partners announced four new shareholders and several staff additions:|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Mike Beaty, PE, planning and development studio leader, is now a shareholder. He joined the firm in February 2000. He graduated with a master of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Kansas and is a licensed civil engineer in Missouri. His work includes the Grizzly Industrial Site, the Maranatha Village Development and the Shapiro Industrial Site Improvements. |ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Gerri Kielhofner, AIA, project manager, is now a shareholder. She joined the company in 1987 and has been a licensed architect for 12 years. A graduate of Kansas State University, she has worked on many projects in Springfield and since 1996 has focused primarily on atrium hotels and convention centers for John Q. Hammons Industries.|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|John Miller, PE, structural studio leader, is now a shareholder. Miller joined the company in March 1999. He graduated from Brigham Young University. His work includes Horizons Vacation Club by Marriott in Branson, several Embassy suites and many thin-shell concrete dome structures.|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Scott Ward, AIA, civic and community studio leader, is now a shareholder. He has been with the company since June 1999. He graduated from the University of Illinois. His work includes Holy Trinity Catholic Church, First & Calvary Presbyterian Church and McGregor Elementary School.|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Ryan Brown, EIT, recently joined Butler Rosenbury's planning and development studio, where he will aid in civil design. Brown graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. He is a member of Chi Epsilon National Engineering Honor Society, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the National Society of Professional Engineers. |ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Cameron Smith, an Ozarks native, joined the staff in January. He has a bachelor of landscape architecture degree from the University of Arkansas. While at U of A, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture. Cameron is an associate member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and is currently working toward his professional registration.|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Jonathan Sproule of Springfield joined the staff and is working in the architectural department with the business-to-business Studio. He received a bachelor of science degree in architectural design/development and construction management from Southwest Missouri State University. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with the city of Springfield Planning & Development Department and a local design agency. |ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Ron McDonald joined the staff in January as CAD administrator. He has an associate of applied science degree in computer engineering technology from State Technical Institute in Memphis, Tenn. McDonald is certified on AutoCAD and other Autodesk products. He has 15 years experience using and managing Autodesk Products. |ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Keith Belt Jr. joined the staff in January as an intern graphic designer for the marketing department. He is in his final semester working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design and a bachelor of science degree in housing and interior design. |ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Kim Chambers joined the Butler Rosenbury staff in January as a receptionist. She has more than 10 years of experience.|ret||ret||tab|

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Construction|ret||ret||tab|

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The Associated Builders & Contractors, Heart of America Chapter, announced |bold_on|Killian Construction Co. and its, division KCC Contractor Inc. of Springfield, as winner of the "Pres-ident's Award" for the company's Palace Casino Resort project.|ret||ret||tab|

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Engineering|ret||ret||tab|

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|bold_on|Kevin C. Skibiski, PE of Ozark, attended the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers winter meeting Jan. 19-20 In Jefferson City. Skibiski is the department head for special projects at Scott Consulting Engineers PC in Springfield.|ret||ret||tab|

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Interior Design|ret||ret||tab|

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|bold_on|Andrea M. Deckard, interior designer and vice-president of Austin-Deckard Interiors, passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam given in October 2000. Successful completion of the NCIDQ is a prerequisite to becoming a registered interior designer in the state of Missouri.|ret||ret||tab|

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Preservation|ret||ret||tab|

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Missouri Preservation's 2001 McReynolds Award for outstanding achievement in the area of Historic Preservation, was presented to |bold_on|The Little Theatre Group, Springfield, Feb. 15, 2001. The award recognizes the ongoing restoration of the Landers Theatre.|ret||ret||tab|

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Real Estate|ret||ret||tab|

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The Greater Springfield Apartment & Housing Association announced the winners of the 2001 Show Me Excellence Honors, which recognizes excellence in Springfield's rental housing industry. The winners and their categories are: |bold_on|John Mayton, Lakeshore Apartments, outstanding groundsperson; |bold_on|Shirley Foster, Debco Management, support person of the year; |bold_on|Larry Lair, Oak Ridge Properties; |bold_on|The Viking, Debco Management, property of the year, 1 to 100 units; |bold_on|Jackie Pratt, Tuck Rental Properties, leasing consultant of the year; |bold_on|Vicki Higgins-Thomason, Debco Management, management employee of the year; |bold_on|The Abbey, Debco Management, property of the year, 100-plus units; |bold_on|Pete Kirks, Metro Builders Supply, volunteer of the year; |bold_on|Judi Samuel, Debco Management, Warren S. Hampton Distinguished Service Award; and a tie between |bold_on|Brent and Janet Hildreth, the Drain Doctor, and |bold_on|Pete Kirks, volunteer of the year.|ret||ret||tab|

|bold_on|Hunter Property Management of Springfield was honored to receive the prestigious "Bluford Best Practices Award" from the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, for their leadership role in promoting fair housing through continuous education and outreach between its managers and residents.|ret||ret||tab|

Springfield Realtor |bold_on|Jeff Frye, has been awarded the certified residential specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Frye is a sales associate with Jim Hutcheson Realtors in Springfield.[[In-content Ad]]