Experience

Kaizen Architectural Group

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner | Architect

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  The word “Kaizen” means “Change for the Better.” At Kaizen Architectural Group, we strive to apply the principle of Continuous Improvement to design methodology, through transparency and client interaction, critical thinking, and thoughtful awareness. That’s what we are all about. Change for the better. Every day. Our firm consists of three talented individuals with a shared belief in taking a complete journey with our clients. We view problem solving as an opportunity to evaluate options, to see all the paths that can be taken, decide on the best direction, and ultimately reach the desired destination. Our goal is to conduct ourselves with a spirit of service that we strive to demonstrate to our clientele. When our clients hire us, they bring us to the table to assist them with their design needs, and they expect results. We make our Clients’ goals our own, and we never lose sight of that. We believe that positive collaboration between the Owner, Designers and Contractors leads to everyone’s desired outcome. Everybody wins when we work together, with the common goal of a successful project!



Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architect / Vice President

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

• AIA, LEED AP BD&C

  • May 2005 - Dec 2017

  Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc. (LJA) is a multidiscipline architectural, engineering and planning firm headquartered in Fargo, ND, with offices in Bismarck, ND, Williston, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN. The firm is organized as a corporation and has professionals licensed in over 40 states.Since 1954, LJA has been providing high quality professional services for projects throughout the upper Midwest as well as nation-wide. Our experience has encompassed a wide range of projects including government, correctional, recreational, educational, healthcare, industrial, commercial and housing facilities. Our experience has ranged from simple site investigations and reports, to complex remodeling and renovation projects, to the construction of new multi-million dollar industrial complexes.LJA offers, in-house, a complete range of architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering, land surveying and urban planning services. This full-service, comprehensive approach allows for seamless coordination, scheduling and budgeting.