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 Chairman 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
Robert Kellner, AIA has over 30 years of progressive and diverse experience, and he managed and designed projects in the U.S. totaling over 25 million square feet.
His projects include major mixed-use developments, commercial, public, hospitality, residential, healthcare, interiors, and adaptive re-use and city/master planning for sustainable growth. He also has experience internationally in Asia, The Middle East, and India, as well as having worked with the country’s leading names in finance and retail development, and Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Kellner’s strength is in the management, design, and direction of teams to produce complex projects. His experience combined with his leadership and team-management skills keeps his projects aligned with their goals.
His roots are design-based and his experience and responsibilities have always been with the entire process, operations and financial operations of the work, as well as those of entire segments of firms and firms themselves. He has both designed and directed the development of some of the largest projects in the country including the 57-floor Republic Tower in Denver for SOM, the 4-city-block James Center in Richmond, Bank of America Florida Headquarters Tower in Tampa and the master plan for Bank of America’s Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte. He has also done substantial work in healthcare, higher education, public assembly, hospitality and residential, in addition to the large amounts of high-level interiors and account work.
T. John Gilmore, AIA, is President of McGarity Gilmore Forrester Architects (MGFA)/Spiezle Architectural Group’s Spartanburg, South Carolina office.
He has served as the Managing Partner of McGarity Gilmore Forrester Architects, Inc. since 1995. Previous to 1995, he was the Managing Partner of O’Cain Gilmore Forrester Architects, Inc. Mr. Gilmore devotes his time to managing the South Carolina operations, quality control and quality assurance for South Carolina Projects.
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. Steve’s work has been recognized with numerous design awards for excellence, incorporating high performance building design principles. His areas of specialty include public sector facility design, business development, and administration.
Prior to joining Spiezle, Steve served as the Chief Architect and Senior Vice President of facilities for a multi-office A/E firm. In addition to his work at other design firms, Steve has run his own company and served as an adjunct professor at Penn State University.
2010 - AIA Pennsylvania - President
1985 - Architectural Engineering Graduate Studies - Penn State University
1983 - Bachelor of Architecture - Syracuse University
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, and responsive, solutions to a diverse range of clients and projects.
Through a range of regional and national, public and private, including academic and commercial clients among others, 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; add his gracious personality and you see why he is a significant asset to our team. He is developing creative strategies to expand the benefits of early, creative, and sustainable planning to business throughout the region.
1989 - Masters of Architecture, University of Michigan
1987 - Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Michigan
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
Steve Leone is an award-winning design professional with over twenty years of experience in the field of architecture. He has an extensive background in senior living/ care environments and sustainable design.
His passion and depth of experience consistently secured a repertoire of special projects and speaking engagements. Steve is a highly creative designer with strong communication and management skills.
Leone received his Bachelor of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Terry Wilson has 18 years of architectural experience designing projects nationwide. His passion for Healthcare and creating healthy productive environments has been the focus of his career.
His broad but focused expertise in this area allows him to develop innovative solutions at all scales including master planning, strategic facility analysis, programming, planning, design, and interiors. Through interactive planning and design sessions he works closely as part of the client’s team utilizing 2D and 3D technology to communicate ideas, gather consensus, and keep on task.
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, and reporting to fellow employees and the financial community.
Some of Tom’s previous work experience includes the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), where he was the Director of Financial Services; The Ryland Group as a Controller; and 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 and 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
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
Brian, who has over 15 years of experience with professional services firms, directs all of Spiezle’s marketing functions. He has extensive experience in marketing management and strategic planning.
His expertise encompasses developing and implementing marketing programs, media planning and buying, external and internal public relations, database/direct-marketing, consultant and vendor management, and creative development.
Brian has particular skills in coordinating programs among the marketing, sales, and operational staff to maximize the impact and return on investment of focused initiatives.
Prior to joining Spiezle, Brian was the National Director of Marketing for a large professional services firm where he led the marketing function through significant growth periods, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate rebranding, community foundation formation and rollout, and ownership transitions.
Brian is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), as well as active in his local community with youth athletics and activities.
1999 - Masters of Business Administration, International Business, Rutgers University
1994 - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University
Scott has more than 25 years of experience creatively designing municipal, healthcare and science, academic, and commercial building, both for new facilities and renovations/additions.
His expertise in visual arts and software support programs and adoption of sharing of best practices with his fellow team members and clients creates an environment for continued quality delivery of projects, on time and on budget, unmatched by other firms. He is responsible for the management of all phases of design and construction for projects undertaken by the Media, PA office.
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 the AIA-NJ President-elect for 2009 and 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
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
Tony has extensive experience with design, documentation, and construction administration with a variety of building types ranging in size, cost, and function.
As Project Manager, he offers clear communication and goal-oriented leadership. In addition to his project oversight responsibilities, Tony 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 transform flat, one-dimensional drawings into images with depth, height, and width to aid in clients’ visualization.
1992 - Bachelor of Architecture, Drexel University
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 both in-house staff and consultants.
1977 - Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University
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.
Steve has more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in the States of New Jersey and Georgia. His 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
John has diversified experience in the design and construction of academic, commercial, municipal, and religious buildings.
His balanced understanding of design and construction practices, coupled with his ability to manage multiple projects, makes him an important member of the Spiezle team.
Mr. Wright has a focused interest in sustainable design and “green” building practices, and is well versed in applying a holistic project methodology. This attribute allows him to develop creative design solutions that are sensitive to their environment, in addition to being attractive and highly functional.
Roger has more than 13 years experience in Architecture; including three years 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, religious facilities, residential towers, apartment buildings, and commercial high-end structures. With the help of realistic graphical 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
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