Samuel Vela, PE
President/CEO
"It gives me great pleasure to say I have lived and worked in Chicago since returning from active military duty in 1992."
My move to Chicago occurred when I started my studies at The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in the College of Engineering. I am taken back in memory looking out of my dorm window on Damen, staring at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
It was here that I underwent three reconstructive surgeries to heal injuries sustained during my service during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. However, I did not know that one day I would lead a Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm currently working at both Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
I am very proud to look back on those early days after moving to Chicago in 1992. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
G. Iain Dickie, AIA, LEED AP, PMP
Director of Architecture
Naperville Center for Sleep Medicine
"Job one is to actively help clients successfully reach their goals by leveraging my 31+ years of experience with a multitude of program and project types, both locally and nationally."
I am an accomplished building design and architectural professional with 31 years of experience with various project types, including healthcare, residential, and commercial. My proven abilities include successfully working with multi-discipline project teams, actively guiding clients & stakeholders, proactively identifying potential challenges, delivering practical solutions, and providing strong team leadership.
I possess comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the project delivery process: conceptual design through activation and project turnover to deliver the best solutions for my clients
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I have professional licensure in Illinois and multiple states, active leadership with the American Institute of Architects, NCARB certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), and LEED AP.