Community leaders really need to be embracing change. We have to evolve, and we have to get better. As I think about working with the community leaders in Springfield, Hollis + Miller does that. They are embracing the need to improve and try new things in order to serve kids best.

The thing I probably appreciated the most is giving our children a voice in what their school was going to look like and really focusing in on the idea that we aren't building these schools for adults; they're built for kids. And they came to the table to do the right thing for the right reasons on behalf of the kids in this community, and they were sincere in their effort. I will forever be grateful for everything they've done for us and very appreciative of the relationship and look forward to working with them in the future.

The Lansing High School was my first time to work with Hollis + Miller or any architect on any project this size. They were very collaborative in terms of the way they work. They would take an idea, help us pull the broad range of ideas and pull then them back together to a common point to where they made sense and helped clarify our big-picture thinking.

The team at Hollis + Miller seamlessly collaborates with our design team, the process is organic and creative, the communication is effortless and synergistic, facilitating a design process that exceeds our individual efforts resulting in concepts that are astounding and innovative. We are extremely happy to work in harmony and synergy with the people at Hollis + Miller to design schools that are fun, engaging spaces where learners have the freedom to take ownership of their educational experience and are Free to Think. Inspired to Lead.

Frankly, we went to Hollis + Miller because we didn't want to reinvent the wheel and we didn't want to educate somebody about schools. They knew how to ask the right questions, and the right questions to ask; and that was very valuable.

Problem solving and learning how other different people work, think, and function, drives me to find the best solution for each individual end user.

Our cultural projects provide the opportunity to reach so many different segments of society. It’s a pleasure to work everyday creating exciting life-long learning environments.

Hollis + Miller's style of relating is a real strength. They're willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Justin Durham, our Client Leader, has a way of making us feel like we are his only client – even when we know we're not.

The Hollis + Miller team delivers. They're on-time, they have expertise, they meet deadlines, they will listen to what you want, and when you finish…the product will be what you expected, and better than what you expected – really what you were hoping for and dreaming for.

My passion for interiors is driven by the end user and how they live and interact in their environment. I love creating spaces that positively impact the users' daily lives.