Heather is passionate about how our built environment and the collaborative process of placemaking can lift our spirits and shape our lives.
With over 25 years of experience in various design and construction roles, she has served as an architect, owner, and general contractor, always striving to improve processes and adopt useful technology and innovative tools. Her education and work experience have centered around environmental and experiential design, architectural program management, and the construction and contracting process.
Heather is very grateful for the opportunity to serve the talented team and clients at AMDG in pursuit of excellence and client centered design.
Heather received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Design from Massachusetts College of Art. She obtained her Associate of Applied Science degree in Architecture and Construction from the State University of New York.
awards + affiliations + distinctions
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Board Member
Inforum, Member
Women in Leadership Grand Rapids Chapter, Member
Retail Design Institute, former Chapter President, Board Member, and Speaker
Music at Eden’s Edge, former Board President
Retail Design Institute Chicago Great Lakes Chapter, President, 2016-2018
IRDC Montreal Conference, Odysseys Await: The Journey of a Heritage Brand, Speaker, 2016
Visual Merchandising and Store Design (VMSD) Honorable Mention Award for the Sperry Specialty, 2016
ARE Honorable Mention for Softline Specialty Store up to 3,000 sf for the Wolverine Company Store, 2016
Chain Store Age Awards for the Sperry Specialty store 2.0 redesign: Soft Lines Specialty up to 3000 sf, 2014
interests + hobbies
- Urban Exploration and Remote Adventuring
- Mountain Biking, Hiking and Travel
- Foraging, Gardening and Growing Things
- GF Baking and Cooking for Friends and Loved Ones
fun fact!
Heather’s eye proportion and composition has resulted in the useless, but fun, hyper-ability to spot four-leaf clovers. Her daughter recently realized she also has inherited this same ‘talent’.