Sooper Credit Union

Brian Harder

Vice President • email

“Our clients won’t care how much we know until they know how much we care.”

Brian has successfully delivered “on time” and “on budget” a variety of building types including retail centers, civic centers and churches. One of his key contributions on many projects has been the production of visualization materials such as photo realistic imagery and virtual “fly-by” animations using the latest computer technologies.

Education:
Bachelor of Environmental Design & Bachelor of Architecture – University of Kansas – Lawrence, Kansas

Professional Licenses:
Colorado, Missouri

Awards:
“2008 Greeley Excellence in Community Design Award,” renovation and addition to Greeley Wesleyan Church.

“Designing worship space must be less about putting walls up and more about removing walls between people.”

Jerry Patterson

Project Designer • Director of Interior Design • email

“In designing a building, I strive to create environments that are physically comfortable, as well as spiritually and mentally stimulating.”

Jerry has spent his career designing interior spaces for the public’s use. He has designed the interiors of credit unions, banks, churches, medical buildings, libraries, and department stores on a national basis. He brings his vast expertise to Lee Architects projects.

Education:
Bachelor of Interior Design – Auburn University – Auburn, Alabama

Professional Experience:
Hester Associates, Birmingham, AL
Moss Garikes Associates, Birmingham, AL
Howard Garret Associates, Birmingham, AL
Claus Heppmer and Associates, Denver, CO
Lee Architects/Interior Designers, Denver, CO

“After thirty years, I still love the joy of creative process – getting to watch the vision in your mind come to life – is fulfilling.”

Chick Lee

Chairman of the Board • AIA, NCARB • email

“Integrity develops trust and this is very important to our firm.”

Chick understands the language and the technical, design and operational issues of public buildings. As Principal-in-Charge, he will be involved heavily in your project’s inception.

Education:
Bachelor of Architecture – Texas Tech University – Lubbock, Texas

Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects, Construction Specifications Institute, Colorado Society of Architects, National Certificate of Architectural Registration (NCARB), Colorado Bankers Association

Professional Licenses:
Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada, Texas, Michigan, Nebraska

“We have clients that have been with us for over a quarter of a century – even through several management changes. This speaks volumes for us.”

Keith Zahller

Vice President • email

“I try to produce a product for the owner that fits their needs and is functional for them. The key is listening to what the client wants. Every client has a different goal and you have to listen to what that goal is, because there is nothing worse than if you miss it.”

Over the past 30 years, Keith has been involved with over 200 projects, primarily for churches and financial institutions. Keith is experienced in all phases of architectural design through final construction.

Awards:
“2002 Beautification Award” – Warren Federal Credit Union – Cheyenne, Wyoming
“2001 ACE Award” – Cache Bank & Trust – City of Greeley
“1997 Outstanding Building and Architecture and Site Landscaping Award” – City of Northglenn
“1996 ACE Award” – University of Colorado Credit Union (Award for Construction Excellence)
“1995 Architect of the Year” – American Subcontractors’ Association

Johnny Lee

President • AIA • email

“When a building I have helped design exceeds the client’s expectations and stands out as a distinct and beautiful structure, I am reminded of why I became an architect.”

Johnny brings experience and skill to both the design and technical aspects of a project. His expertise at Lee Architects is church design and architecture.

Education:
Bachelor of Architecture – University of Colorado – Boulder, Colorado
Master of Architecture – University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida

Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects Architectural Registration (NCARB) LEED

Professional Licenses:
Colorado Texas

Professional Experience:
Driftmier Architects, Seattle, WA
Webber & Thompson, Seattle, WA
Hawthorne & Hagen, Seattle, WA
Lee Architects/Interior Designers, Denver, CO

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