Staff Profiles
Nathan Harris
- Title
- Draftsman
- Years of Experience
- 2
- Education
- Iowa State Universty
- License Information
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- Phone
- 515-292-6075
- nharris@iastate.edu
- Bio
- Mr. Harris is currently attending Iowa State University pursuing his Bachelor of Architecture Degree with a projected graduation date in 2011. He is involved in many phases of a project, from schematic and design development through construction documentation.
Jeff Harris, AIA, LEED AP
- Title
- Principal
- Years of Experience
- 18
- Education
- Bachelor of Architecture - Iowa State University
- License Information
- Architect, Iowa License #3594 in 1995
- Phone
- 515-292-6075
- jharris@rmharchitects.com
- Bio
Originally from Burlington, Iowa, Mr. Harris attended Iowa State University where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1990. He began working at Roseland Architects in Ames as an intern architect that same year. Following the traditional intership and subsequent licensure he assumed the role of project architect with the firm in 1995. In early 2001 a professional corporation was formed with Mr. Harris as one of three principals in the new firm.
Daily work includes oversight of business related needs of the firm and project related responsibilities. Mr. Harris is involved with every phase of project development from initial programming and site selection to construction administration and project close-out. The firm is structured in a manner that allows daily interaction and involvment in all activities related to a project.
Mr. Harris has served on the Nevada Community School District Facilities Task Force, as a Trustee and Building Committee member for his local church, and for seven years on the Nevada Planning and Zoning Commission with three years as Chairman.
Kurt Mackey, AIA, LEED AP
- Title
- Principal
- Years of Experience
- 23
- Education
- Bachelor of Architecture - Iowa State University
- License Information
- Architect, Iowa License #2978 in 1989
- Phone
- 515-292-6075
- kmackey@rmharchitects.com
- Bio
Born and raised in Iowa, Mr. Mackey graduated second in his class from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 1984. In 1985, he earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Iowa State University and graduated first in his class. After three years with Charles Herbert & Associates (now HLKB) in Des Moines, Iowa, he joined former coworker Dick Roseland's young firm in Ames, Iowa in January 1989 as its first employee.
Mr. Mackey is involved in all aspects of project development. As the firm is a horizontally organized office, he is actively engaged in projects from programming through construction documents, consultant selection and coordination, client contact and business development. In 2001, Mr. Mackey became a partner in the firm as it changed from a sole proprietorship to a professional corporation. At that time, he took on coordination and oversight of in-house personnel.
Mr. Mackey is currently serving a second term on the City of Ames Building Code Board of Appeals.
Shelly Meinhard, LEED AP
- Title
- Interior Designer
- Years of Experience
- 14
- Education
- Bachelor of Interior Design - University of Northern Iowa
- License Information
- NCIDQ Certified
- Phone
- 515-292-6075
- smeinhard@rmharchitects.com
- Bio
- Ms. Meinhard's work includes a combination of meeting with clients to select interior finishes and assisting with the drafting of construction documents. She also specifies furnishings and assembles furniture proposal requests to assist our clients in receiving competitive bids. Ms. Meinhard also works on the design of residential projects as well as custom architectural casework.
Dan Nutini, AIA, LEED AP
- Title
- Architect
- Years of Experience
- 4
- Education
- BBA- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire; Master of Architecture- Iowa State University
- License Information
- Architect, Iowa License #6132 in 2008
- Phone
- 515-292-6075
- dnutini@rmharchitects.com
- Bio
Mr. Nutini is involved in all phases of a project from design to project close out. Project tasks include schematic and design development, construction documentation and construction administration. Dan received LEED accreditation in 2006, and maintains his interest in green building practices.
