Welcome to RLPS!
It’s time to introduce recent additions to our Lancaster, Pittsburgh and remote offices! As RLPS continues to grow and evolve, these new faces bring fresh perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm that will help us reach new heights. We gave our new hires a few fun questions to answer as we get to know them better – we hope you enjoy their answers as much as we do!
- Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Charleston, SC. I love history, the beach, old architecture, good food & drinks; Charleston has it all!
Q: Describe your dream house.
A: My dream house is an old stone / log farmhouse in the country with a creek, trees, pond and a wraparound porch where I can drink my coffee and read my book. It has a garden with flowers and vegetables and a stone walking path with a sitting bench and a gazebo. In the back, it has a patio with a campfire ring. Inside has a clean contemporary farmhouse feel with rustic elements.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Watching my son as he grows and learns and makes funny little expressions and sounds.
- Bachelors of Architecture from Kent State University
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: If you loved the series ‘Fringe’ like I did, you know that time travel is not all that it is cracked up to be. I will stay on my own timeline where I belong!
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Italy, because it is Italy.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: I like studying art, archeology, history and the Bible and piecing them all together.
- Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from the University of Missouri at Columbia
- Master's of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architectural Records Board
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: 1969. The Beatles played an impromptu concert on the rooftop of Apple Records which turned out to be their final live performance, the University of Texas at Austin was the national champion in football, Woodstock happened, and Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. What a year!
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: My family has a cottage that was built in 1900 and overlooks Lake Michigan in a small village called Onekama, Michigan. The time we’ve spent together watching sunsets, going to the beach, and on the water are some of my most cherished memories. It’s my happy place.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: My wife and I are new to Pittsburgh, and we recently hosted a block party for a new neighbors. Getting to meet them and make some new friends was a wonderful experience.
- Bachelors of Science in Architecture from the Catholic University of America
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: I would travel to the 1950s, so I could meet all of my grandparents
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: US National Parks – they’re all beautiful! I have a National Park passport book and collect stamps from each park I’ve visited.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: I enjoy CrossFit, reading and running marathons.
- Bachelors of Architecture from Drexel University.
- Associate, Architecture Institute of America
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: The Coast of Maine. The natural beauty is stunning and the ocean waves crashing on the rocky coast is the most relaxing sound in the world!
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: Experimenting in the kitchen. I really enjoy baking sweet treats.
Q: What’s something that recently made you smile?
A: Watching a video of my niece & nephew running across the park.
- Bachelors in Business Administration-Management from Elizabethtown College
Q: If you had a time machine, which year would you travel to and why?
A: I would travel to1998 to relive a class trip to France and Spain with my friends.
Q: Where is your favorite place to visit and why?
A: Florida, I love palm trees and the beach, specifically, the Gulf side.
Q: What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of work?
A: Besides being with my family, I love being creative. I’ll do anything from repurposing furniture to making any crafts.