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525 East Taylor Street
Griffin, GA 30224
Telephone (770) 227-5473

PRINCIPALS
B. Dick Spangler III, AIA
Director of Design

Registered Architect
MARCH, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Spangler has over 20 years of professional experience providing design and project management for a wide range of facility types. As Director of Design, he manages quality control of contract documents and implementation of a client focused design approach. He has served as Principal-In-Charge for numerous educational projects including new facilities, prototypical designs, extensive renovation and modification projects as well as additions to existing facilities. He also manages marketing, information technology and oversees the legal aspects of the firm.

 

W. Valdon Smith, Jr., AIA
Director of Finance

Registered Architect; NCARB Certified
BARCH & BS in Building Construction,
Auburn University.
Mr. Smith has over 20 years of professional experience providing design and project management for a wide range of facility types. He has served as Principal-In-Charge for numerous projects and is actively involved in the production of all projects. He also manages project scheduling, human resources and Contract Administration.

 

DESIGN AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION –
DESIGN AND DOCUMENTS
Brett McIver, AIA
Architect

Registered Architect
BS in Architectural Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University.
Since joining the firm in 1998, Mr. McIver, has been providing design and project management in all phases of construction, for a variety of building types. His background includes an additional eleven years of architectural experience and three years experience assisting in the construction supervision of large multi-story commercial developments.

 

Tracey Moss, AIA
Architect

Registered Architect
BS in Architectural Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University.
Since joining the firm in 1998, Mr. Moss has been providing design and project management for a variety of building types. His background includes an additional six years of architectural experience in office and construction administration, five years in civil engineering and two years in industrial development.

 

Jan Selz, AIA
Architect

Registered Architect; NCARB Certified
BARCH, University of Miami.
Ms. Selz joined the firm in 2000. She has architectural experience, with MSSA, providing design and project management for educational facilities. Her background includes an additional five years of architectural experience in the private sector including corporate interior space planning and facility programming. She also coordinates the marketing for the firm.

 

Kenneth M. Moore, AIA Architect

Registered Architect; NCARB Certified
BARCH, Auburn University.
Mr. Moore joined the firm in 2000. He has architectural experience, with MSSA, providing design and project management in educational facilities. His background includes seven years of architectural experience in a variety of sectors including historic preservation, private office buildings, and religious facilities.

 

Lucian Tatum, AIA
Architect

Registered Architect; NCARB Certified
MARCH, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Tatum has over 20 years experience in the construction industry and more than 10 years experience, with MSSA, in project management for educational facilities and private sector projects.

 

DESIGN AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION –
TECHNICAL
Mayes Howard
IT Manager /
Document Technician

AS in Botany, Gordon College.
Mr. Howard joined the firm in 1986. He has architectural experience, with MSSA, providing project management for renovation and addition projects. He manages the Information and Communications System and the CAD Management Systems for the firm. His background includes two years of military service.

 

Claudia Goes
Document Technician

5-year Degree – Architecture & Urbanization,
Universidade Catolica de Santos.
Ms. Goes joined the firm in 2002. She has architectural experience, with MSSA, in educational facilities. Her background includes 11 years experience in industrial (food and beverage) construction. She is Registered by the Regional Council of Engineers and Architects (CREA) in Brazil.

 

Georgia Crowley
Document Technician

AS in Design and Drafting,
Hocking Technical College.
Ms. Crowley joined the firm in 1997. She has architectural experience, with MSSA, providing project management for renovation and addition projects. Her background includes 11 years experience in industrial (food and beverage) construction.

 

Russell Whitehead
Document Technician

Mr. Whitehead joined the firm in 1999. He has architectural experience, with MSSA, assisting in the production of contract documents as well as the creation of three-dimensional modeling and the production of PowerPoint presentations.

 

Krista Martin
Intern Architect

Intern Architect
AA in Business Administration, Gordon College.
Ms. Martin has over 20 years of architectural experience, with MSSA, providing design and project management for various projects in educational and commercial construction.

 

DESIGN AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION –
QUALITY CONTROL AND SPECIFICATIONS
Randy Vining
Intern Architect

Intern Architect
BS in Architectural Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University.
Mr. Vining produces all the project specification manuals. He is our liaison with all state and local code agencies and conducts a code analysis and document quality control review for every project. He has over 20 years of architectural experience in CA and project management. He joined the firm in 1997.

 

Bobbye Jean Moye
Administrative Assistant

Ms. Moye has over 20 years experience with architectural firms assisting in the production of project specification manuals for education, commercial and industrial projects. She joined the firm in 1994.

 

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION –
ADMINISTRATION
Turner Burson
Director

BS in Building Construction, Auburn University.
Mr. Burson coordinates the activities of the CA Department including the management of the on-site construction activities for all projects, coordination of consultant site observations and general administration of the construction contract. He joined the firm in 2002. His background includes Industrial Construction Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager and five years as a U.S. Army Officer.

 

Jerry Spinks
Assistant Director

AS in Architectural Engineering Technology,
Southern Polytechnic State University.
Mr. Spinks served as Director of CA for 17 years at MSSA. His knowledge and expertise is currently being utilized on Special Projects for the firm across all departments. He has over 30 years of construction experience including Construction Site Engineering, Assistant Superintendent, Job Superintendent, Residential General Contractor and Field Engineer/Field Services Coordinator. He joined the firm in 1989.

 

Tanya Rawdin
Intern Architect

Intern Architect
MARCH, Savannah College of Art and Design.
Ms. Rawdin joined the firm in 1997. As the Submittal Coordinator, she supervises the submittal and shop drawing review for every project under construction. She also provides design and project management in the Design and Contract Documentation Department, including both new buildings, renovations and additions.

 

Tammy Ibanez
Coordinator

AS in Industrial Development, Gordon College.
Ms. Ibanez joined the firm in 1987 and has experience in various aspects of the firm. She assists all CA personnel by processing change orders, preparing punch lists and substantial completion certificates along with processing all close-out documents. Additionally, she coordinates the color selection process for all finishes in every project.

 

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION –
FIELD
David Stansell
Senior
Field Representative

Mr. Stansell has over 30 years of experience in construction. He is a Field Representative on numerous projects in Clayton and Fayette County. His experience includes Job Superintendent for a Design/Build Contractor, power plant construction carpenter foreman, construction worker and four years of service in the U.S. Navy. He joined the firm in 1997.


Blake Brewster
Field Representative

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil, Southern Polytechnic State University.
Mr. Brewster has over 30 years of experience in construction. He is a Field Representative on numerous projects in Henry County. His experience includes Plan Reviewer for local Building Department, Job Superintendent, Construction Site Engineer, Assistant Superintendent and Field Engineer for a Design/Build Contractor. He joined the firm in 2001.

 

Roger S. Bloodworth
Field Representative

Mr. Bloodworth has over 20 years of experience in construction. He is a Field Representative on numerous projects in Henry, Spalding, Butts, Clayton and Tift County. His experience includes Construction Superintendent and carpenter. He joined the firm in 1999.

 

Greg Yevick
Field Representative

Mr. Yevick has over 10 years of experience in construction. He is a Field Representative on numerous projects in Cherokee and Clayton County. His experience includes General Contractor for Residential and Commercial construction, Property and Zoning Official and Building Inspector. He joined the firm in 2002.

 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Sami Larsen
Business Manager

Ms. Larsen has over 20 years of experience in business administration. She prepares architectural and construction contracts, processes contractor's pay applications as well as manages accounts receivable/payable and payroll for the firm. Her experience includes serving as a 401(k) record keeper in the Defined Contribution Department for a large employee benefit consulting firm. She joined the firm in 1996.

 

Betty Dean
Administrative Assistant

AS in Business Administration, Gordon College.
Ms. Dean has over 10 years administration experience. She assists both the CA and design personnel, manages shipping and receiving, Construction Document blueprinting, plan distribution for bidding, the shop drawing database and prepares the Bid Tabulation Forms. She joined the firm in 1995.

 

Allison Abercrombie
Receptionist/
Administrative
Assistant

Mrs. Abercrombie has over 10 years administration experience. In addition to her duties as receptionist for MSSA, she assists all personnel with various tasks, such as processing contractor's pay applications and RFI responses. She joined the firm in 2001.