PERSONAL OVERVIEW. Licensed Architect in multiple states in the United States and 5 provinces of Canada.

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Professional Resume & Qualifications 3841 North Patiosprings Drive Eden, Utah 84310 Russ@RussEchols.com 801.941.1035 www.russechols.

1 Professional Resume & Qualifications 3841 North Patiosprings Drive Eden, Utah PERSONAL OVERVIEW Over fifteen years in the field of architecture representing Fortune 100 companies developing future design concepts in high rise office design, retail design solutions and industrial work spaces. Proven track record for delivering progressive design solutions for projects in U.S., Canada and Europe; managing project teams and organizations; managing professional consultants. I have managed a design and construction team of 12 architects, engineer, designers and project managers in addition to numerous outside consultant A/E/C design/build teams. Proven track record for driving work agendas to meet project schedules, budgets. I have managed complex project budgets of over 10 million USD. Total volume of construction in at approximately 100 million. I emphasize a team partnership between all project stakeholders in order to achieve a goal greater than the individual parts. I possess professional presentation skills and have been responsible for presenting design solutions to executive management. As an architect, I use a tool belt with many capabilities to create and simplify complex design solutions using hand sketches (preliminary solutions and field details) and software programs AutoCAD (construction drawings) and Google SketchUp. I have been instrumental in representing corporations in developing global design standards in energy efficient and materials consciousness, green, design solutions. I have a strong track record of experience representing corporations in developing tenant lease agreements, lease analysis and landlord contracts. Licensed Architect in multiple states in the United States and 5 provinces of Canada. I have over 10 years leading a project from design authority to construction completion involving new construction and additions and renovations of buildings; seven years of using engineering and architectural design techniques to provide scope development and technical advice to resolve conflicts between design/construction/budget and management requirements; seven years of work surrounding facilities management techniques involved in renovation/remodeling projects; 10 years of conducting feasibility studies necessary to ensure contractor's compliance with project requirements Page 1 of 6

2 PROFESSIONAL STATUS Licensed Architect in 39 states of the United States and 5 provinces in Canada. Registered Accessibility Specialist. State of Texas A list of states, provinces and registration numbers where I have received a license to practice is available upon request. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Russell M. Echols + Architect Eden, Utah Principal 2010-Present PDG, Inc Ogden, Utah Director of Design & European Development 2006-Present Director of Architecture Corporate Architect Principle of the design for corporate facilities in North America (USA and Canada) and Europe. Novell, Inc to 2002 Provo, Utah Corporate Architect Manager of the design and development of corporate field offices for United States and Latin America. Developed corporate strategies for work place planning. Supervised the activities of project team members and consultants. Project Manager for the San Jose, CA campus consolidation and Executive Briefing Center renovation. Managed the development of field sales offices with budgets exceeding $1,000,000 in Irving, Texas, Irvine, California, and Boston, Massachusetts. Developed the strategy to consolidate the San Jose campus, thus making available approximately 165,000 square feet for lease. Managed the development of plans for the ADAAG remediation of the Orem, UT campus. 1,000,000 square feet. Project budget exceeded $3,000,000. Supervised the planning of numerous departmental relocations and building renovations within the corporate campuses in San Jose, CA, Orem, UT, and Provo, UT. Project plans of 10,000 usf and budgets of $250,000. Produced the design for The Eatery café, building E, Provo, Utah. Project budget of $400,000. Developed the interior standards for Novell field offices. Developed a calculator to establish the required square footage in field offices. Implemented and developed a plan to archive corporate record drawings for capital projects. Received a star award for exhibiting outstanding individual contribution to the company Page 2 of 6

3 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Utah Valley University School of Technology 1994 to 1997 Orem, Utah Professor Taught a series of under graduate courses in architectural technology using AutoCAD software, including 3D development. Texas A&M University Department of Civil Engineering 1986 to 1994 College Station, Texas Lecturer Taught graduate and under graduate courses in Engineering Design and Graphics using AutoCAD software, including 3D development. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Master s, Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1981 Thesis: Construction Management & Hospital Design Bachelor s, Environmental Design, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1979 Building Design PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: National Council of Architecture Boards (NCARB); American Institute of Architects (AIA); Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). REFERENCES Mr. Mike Eades, President of PDG, Inc / Flying J, Inc Real Estate and Facilities Ogden, Utah MEades123@msn.com Terrence Bride, City of Ogden, Utah Director of Business Development Ogden, Utah TBride@OgdenCity.com Mr. Dave Procter, Architect Principle. DPA and Associates, Architects 5929 Country Hills Road. Salt Lake City, UT *966*8280 DPA.arch@worldnet.att.net Page 3 of 6

4 Partial Professional Project Listings Project Name Client Year Completed Responsibility San Jose Campus Novell, Inc 2001 Project Manager Flying J Travel Centers Flying J, Inc varies Director of A/E A. UNITED STATES of AMERICA Location Project Size Yr. Completed Responsibility Tyson, Alabama 17, Design/Architect Of Record Dolthan, Alabama 15, Design/Architect Of Record Siloam, Georgia 8, Design/Architect Of Record McCammon, Idaho 8, Design/Architect Of Record Alorton, Illinois 17, Design/Architect Of Record Saginaw, Michigan 10, Design/Architect Of Record Billings, Montana 3, Design/Architect Of Record Great Falls, Montana 8, Design/Architect Of Record Wells, Nevada 10, Design/Architect Of Record Kenly, North Carolina 15, Design/Architect Of Record Edmond, Oklahoma 4, Design/Architect Of Record Rock Hill, SC 15, Design/Architect Of Record Baytown, Texas 15, Design/Architect Of Record Edinburg, Texas 15, Design/Architect Of Record Laredo, Texas 17, Design/Architect Of Record Lubbock, Texas 8, Design/Architect Of Record Wichita Falls, Texas 8, Design/Architect Of Record Salt Lake City, Utah 15, Design/Architect Of Record Page 4 of 6

5 B. CANADA: Edmonton, Alberta 15, Design/Architect Of Record Calgary, Alberta 15, Design/Architect Of Record Red Deer, Alberta 4, Design/Architect Of Record Saskatoon, SK 15, Design/Architect Of Record Winnipeg, Manitoba 15, Design/Architect Of Record Kapuskasing, Ontario 4, Design/Architect Of Record C. EUROPE: Evendorf, Egeslstorf, Germany 2008 Design/Development Architect Underkaka, Burgenlandkreis, Germany 2009 Design/Development Architect Bornstedt, Germany 2009 Design/Development Architect Chojnow, Poland 2008 Design/Development Architect Plzen, Czech Republic 2008 Design/Development Architect SPECIAL SKILL SETS A. Special knowledge in retail Diesel and Gasoline fueling systems. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Mike Eades, Supervisor's Phone: ) B. Special knowledge/experience in project development in Europe. C. Special Knowledge & skill in using AutoCAD 10, and MS Project, and PDG Link construction software programs. D. Special knowledge and skill in building codes (International Building Code, Southern Building Code), Federal Transportation Codes and requirements for commercial trucks. E. Special knowledge and skill in designing open plan office systems (Haworth, Herman Miller, Knoll International) F. Special knowledge in the post earthquake evaluation of buildings. Division of Homeland Security. State of Utah. G. Registered accessibility specialist in the state of Texas. II. Applicable Computer Software Proficiencies: A. Computer Graphics and Modeling software: AutoCAD 2010 AutoCAD Design Review Google SketchUp - 3d Modeling software Page 5 of 6

6 B. Project Scheduling and analysis Software OpenProj - An open source project scheduling software by Serena Software. Microsoft Project. PDG Link - A Flying J project management software system. C. Clients: Lotus Notes Novell Groupwise Blackberry mobile desktop Google Android mobile D. Windows Operating Systems software applications; Mac OS X; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Microsoft Project; Internet Explorer; Adobe Acrobat Professional and Acrobat Reader; E. Building and Project Permitting Codes: Building and Life Safety Codes: International Building Code 2009; Southern Building Code; International Existing building code; International Fire Code. NFPA Life Safety Code. Accessibility Codes - ANSI and 2006 ICC; ADAAG 1994 Texas Accessibility standards; ADAAG; MasterSpec Specification System DOT regulations in multiple US states, Canadian Provinces, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Poland and Austria. F. Related Professional Software Proficiencies: Online Specification Search Engines - ArCat.com and Sweets.com Masterspec CSI (ArCom) specification software Page 6 of 6

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