Meet Spiezle

Leadership

Franklyn B. Spiezle
Franklyn B. Spiezle, AIA, PP
Principal Emertius

Executive Committee

Scott R. Spiezle
Scott R. Spiezle, AIA, LEEDap
President and Chief Executive Officer

Scott Spiezle’s reputation as an award-winning, internationally recognized building scientist has kept Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. on the cutting edge of architectural design, green building principles, and architectural technology.

As president and CEO, Scott is responsible for maintaining the Firm’s philosophy of providing exceptional design, outstanding client service, and unquestionable business integrity.  Scott sets his expectations high for every person within the firm; always striving to raise the caliber of service.

In 1991, he guided the writing of the Firm’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Survey Manual, which has been licensed to the State of New Jersey for its use in achieving ADA compliance in over 10,000 state-owned buildings. Scott speaks frequently on the Title II portion of the Act that covers public entities and conducted ADA training for all architects and engineers employed by the City of Philadelphia.

1990 - Masters of Architecture, University of Colorado
1975 - Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State University

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A. Stevens Krug
A. Stevens Krug, AIA, PE, CEM, LEEDap
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Steve Krug is responsible for all day-to-day client services and is spearheading the team’s strategic growth initiatives. 

Steve is a 25 year-veteran in the field of architecture; possessing an extensive breadth of knowledge and experience in sustainable design and planning.  His areas of specialty include public sector facility design, business development, and administration.

2009- AIA Pennsylvania – President Elect
1985 Architectural Engineering Graduate Studies – Penn State University
1983 – Bachelor of Architecture - Syracuse University

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Scott E. Downie
Scott E. Downie, AIA, LEEDap
Principal

Innovative thinking combined with a strong service orientation has earned Scott Downie an excellent reputation among clients and colleagues alike.

He has demonstrated extensive knowledge in the adaptation of fundamental planning principles to produce unique, responsive, solutions to a diverse range of clients and projects.

Through a range of regional and national academic, commercial, public and private clients, Scott enhances each problem solving process by creating an informed long term context for early project decision making.

Overall, Scott is an artist with a unique eye for design and problem solving, add his gracious personality and you see why he is a significant asset to our team. He currently manages the Media, PA office and is developing creative strategies to expand the benefits of early, creative, and sustainable planning to business throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

1989 - Master of Architecture, University of Michigan
1987 - Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Michigan

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Laurence K. Uher
Laurence K. Uher, AIA, LEEDap
Principal

Larry Uher’s unusual combination of design talent and practical project management ability means his clients can rely on him for complex projects in which site complexities, public funding and tight timelines are factors.

His two decades of experience include a wide range of educational and public facilities such as auditoriums, athletic centers, parks, and recreation venues, student centers, residence halls, laboratories, libraries, municipal complexes, and fire stations.

Larry’s current projects include design of the new Greater Trenton YMCA in downtown Trenton, and the recently completed new Mountainview Golf Course clubhouse in Ewing, New Jersey.

1986 - Bachelor of Science in Architectural Tech., New York Institute of Technology

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Thomas S. Perrino
Thomas S. Perrino, AIA, LEEDap
Principal

Tom specializes in architectural design and management for a wide variety of clients. He is highly experienced in the design of high-profile public and higher educational facilities.

Tom’s experience encompasses all aspects of a project, from conceptual design through project closeout.

Other areas of proficiency include programming, planning, public presentations, project management, and construction administration.

Over the years, Mr. Perrino has been responsible for numerous projects involving the design of corporate, higher educational, institutional, residential, hotel, public housing, office facilities, and historic renovations including; multiple projects and master planning of New Jersey’s Rider University and historic renovations to Nassau Inn located in Princeton, New Jersey.

1992 - Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University

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Thomas D. Lee
Thomas D. Lee, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Tom, who has more than 20 years of experience in business operations and finance, joined Spiezle Group, Inc. in November 2004 as chief financial officer.

Tom is responsible for planning and managing the company’s financial & information technology activities in order to help the company evolve and expand its business. Key among his responsibilities will be to ensure that the company has the financial capacity to execute its strategic initiatives and to communicate Spiezle Group’s growth opportunities, financial controls & reporting to fellow employees and the financial community.

Some of Tom’s previous work experience include the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), where he was the Director of Financial Services, The Ryland Group as a Controller & Toll Brothers Inc as the Director of Internal Audit. Upon graduation, Tom worked several years for the public accounting firm of Laventhol & Horwath.

Tom received his BA degrees from Drexel University in 1986, is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New Jersey & is a member of the AICPA.

He is active in the community; volunteering his time for several Boards and various youth athletic associations.

Tom & his family live in South Jersey and his hobbies include any time at the beach with his family, fishing and carpentry.

Bachelor of Science, Drexel University
Masters of Finance, University of Maryland

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Deborah L. Kenderdine
Deborah L. Kenderdine, SPHR
Director of Organizational Development

Debbie is a member of the Executive Committee and currently holds the position of Human Resources Officer and Director of Organizational Development for the firm. 

She collaborates with team members to create and promote an ownership culture to improve performance of the firm.

She oversees major people and business initiatives including leadership development, employee education, talent acquisition, employee participation and engagement, and a total rewards plan that recognizes achievement of specific strategic goals and objectives.

Debbie is an experienced business and HR practitioner having experience with several domestic and international companies including banking, mortgage, healthcare, and software development.

Bachelor of Art, Organizational Management
Associate of Art, Business Administration & Finance

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Robert Dickson
Robert Dickson
Director of Marketing


Associates

Richard Bartels
Richard Bartels
AIA, LEEDap
Associate/Senior Designer

Richard has been Project Manager / Designer and Associate-in-Charge of numerous education projects for Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.

His responsibilities include project direction of team design and selection of materials, along with members, including in-house staff and consultants.

Richard’s superior organizational skills allow him to bring all phases of the job to a smooth completion.  He is an outstanding listener, asking probing questions in order to thoroughly understand clients’ expectations for the project.

By incorporating this information into the design, Richard produces a finished project that satisfies the client’s current and anticipated needs.

1968 - Bachelor of Architecture, Cornell University

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Jason Kliwinski
Jason Kliwinski
AIA, LEEDap
Associate of Sustainable Design

Jason is a highly recognized and accredited professional in the field of Sustainable Design.

He has been greatly involved in the restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse/renovation of existing facilities as well as  the creation of new  environmentally responsible  buildings.  As Director of Sustainable Design, Jason is incorporating the principles of “green” building throughout the office  and its projects while fulfilling the firm’s  mission  of  being on-time and  within budget.  Jason is  a co-founder of the United States Green Building Council  New Jersey Chapter (USGBC -NJ ) , a frequent speaker for such organizations as New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS)  and SCUP , and serves as the  First Vice President and Chair of the Committee on the Environment for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA - NJ).
1994 - Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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John K. Lee
John K. Lee
AIA, LEEDap
Associate/Project Manager

John has exceptional design skills and the ability to coordinate and develop a project successfully through the construction administration phase.

His attention to detail and creative nature combine to result in fully documented, ingenious solutions that minimize change orders.

John’s responsibilities include the design and selection of materials for projects, along with the direction of team members, both in-house staff and consultants. 

1977 - Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University

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Anthony W. Catana
Anthony W. Catana
AIA, LEEDap
Associate/Project Manager

Tony has extensive experience with design, documentation, and construction administration with a variety of building types ranging in size and cost.

As Project Manager, he offers clear communication and goal-oriented leadership. In addition to his project oversight responsibilities, Tony Catana, Associate/Project Manager also oversees the 3-D modeling photo-realism work, and BIM technologies for the firm.

Tony has produced numerous virtual “walk-throughs” of new buildings that present flat, one-dimensional drawings into images with depth, height, and width to aid in clients’ understanding.

1992 - Bachelor of Architecture, Drexel University

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Thomas J. Lemmon
Thomas J. Lemmon
AIA, CSI, LEEDap
Associate/Director of Specifications

Tom has over 29 years of experience and is currently NCARB certified and licensed in 5 states, including Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

He is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute and the American Institute of Architects and active in the West Jersey chapter. His experience encompasses educational, commercial, office, retail, municipal and county parks, and residential and institutional projects.

Since joining the firm, Mr. Lemmon is Associate-in-Charge of the specification writing department. He also provides quality control and conducts the “fresh eyes” review on a majority of the firm’s projects. His primary responsibility is assessing the value of the materials specified to determine if less expensive options exist without compromise to the quality of construction.

1978 - Bachelor of Architecture, Tulane University
2004 - Masters of Architecture, Tulane University

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Steven G. Siegel
Steven G. Siegel
AIA, LEEDap
Associate/Project Manager

Associate in the firm since 1999, offers a broad range of experience in educational design as well as retail, hotel, religious and commercial experience.

Mr. Siegel has provided clients with leadership and guidance from the initial planning stages of design through construction documents and construction administration.

Mr. Siegel has more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in the States of New Jersey and Georgia. Mr. Siegel’s ability to manage multiple projects, his attention to detail, and his commitment to his clients make him a valuable asset to our team.

1993 - Bachelor of Architecture, Wentworth Institute of Technology 
1990 - Associate of Architectural Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Leadership

Rogelio G. Villarreal
Rogelio G. Villarreal
LEEDap
Director of Design

Roger has more than 13 years experience in Architecture; including three in Mexico.

Roger has the facility to envision his designs from the initial stage of a project through completion in quick measure, enabling him to create cost-conscious and dynamic models. His vision offers a valued dimension to the multi-faceted talents of the Spiezle team.

Prior to joining the firm, Roger owned a successful design build architectural firm. He strives for continuous improvement, bringing him to where he is today as a recognized and awarded Architectural Designer. 

Roger’s vast portfolio includes academic, municipal, and religious facilities, residential towers, apartment buildings, and commercial high-end structures. Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. prides itself on innovation and cutting-edge technologies. With the help of Hyper-Realistic representations, Roger is able to bring his multi-talented design capabilities to life.

1997 - Universidad de Monterrey – School of Architecture

Continuing Education
Harvard University; Urban School Planning and Design
Harvard University; Public School Planning and Design

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Madeline Celeste Lumen
Madeline Celeste Lumen
Assistant Director of Interior Design

Madeliene heads the Interior Design department and has 20 years of artistic and technical experience in interior design.

Her creativity and eye for details makes her an asset to every project she works on. She has extensive experience in design after working in Africa and Singapore, and creating award winning projects in education, healthcare, and commercial interiors. She emphasizes the collaboration of client and interior designer, acknowledging each client’s vision as unique.

With a strong sense of scale, balance, and color, she prepares the schematic design, the selection of materials, and final color presentation boards for the client’s approval. With an admiration for form and function, clean lines, and sustainable and innovative materials, she chooses product material selections based on the quality standard specification for each project. She does the final drawings for departments, state submissions, and contract bids. 

1998 - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Philippine Women’s University
1998 - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Philippine Women’s University

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Todd Waskowitz
Todd Waskowitz
LEEDap
Director of Construction Services

Todd has been involved with all aspects of construction for over 10 years and consistently manages projects to completion on schedule and on budget.

Todd’s direct involvement in the value engineering and cost estimating of projects results in improved cost control. He combines historical project data with current cost trends to produce project estimates.

Todd also conducts “build-ability reviews” to ensure that potential construction problems can be corrected prior to the bidding process, thus reducing change orders and project delays and participates in the development of construction and phasing planning.

1997 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Penn State University

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