People


Dimitrios Economides, President
Dimitrios founded Dimitrios Economides Associates in 1971 and made it a professional corporation in 1983. Being licensed in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Florida had spread our projects all over the Midwest as well as the south. Dimitrios received his degree from the Ohio State University School of Architecture and has been affiliated with the American Institute of Architects and the Michigan Society of Architects. His experience as an instructor for Lansing Community College gives him the ability to communicate effectively with the Client on details of their Project to keep them informed.


Jim DuRussel, Production Manager/Senior Designer
Jim joined Dimitrios Economides Associates in 1995 and has been a Design Professional in all major building categories since 1985. His education is in Architectural Engineering Technology from ITT Technical institute in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His experience in architectural design, project administration, production of construction documents, cost evaluation, field observation, graphic design and layout, and code research on a wide range of residential (including multi-family and senior housing), commercial and institutional Projects makes him a valuable resource for any facet of our Clients Projects.


Randy Leak, Specifications Writer/Field Administrator
Randy has been with Dimitrios Economides Associates since 1994 as a project manager in architecture as well as codes, specifications and field administrator. Because of his extensive education from both Lawrence Technological University and Ferris State University, Randy provides our firm with an extensive knowledge of current code and design standards that keep our structures ahead of their time. With specialties such as code research, specification writing, rehab. projects, construction administrator, structural design and detailing, Randy is able to provide the client with a full service approach to their needs.


Adam Bertram, Architectural Technician
Adam became an associate in November of 2002. His education in Architecture includes an Associates Degree in Architectural Technology, Associate in Applied Science Degree from Lansing Community College and he is also currently pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. His experience working at the Family Independence Agency office gives him the technological knowledge needed to coordinate our office with the technology of our Client's offices to facilitate excellent communication and presentation in the design process.


Jeanni Opalek-Opsahl, Architectural Technician

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Jeanni joined Economides Architects in January of 2006. She attended Central Michigan University and holds an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Architecture from Lansing Community College. Her work experience includes the University of Michigan’s Facilities Planning and Design Department as well as ten years experience with an Architect and various builders in the Ann Arbor area. Jeanni had worked mostly residential, single family, mid to higher end homes prior to coming to Economides Architects. She also chose to be self employed, doing drafting projects, while being a stay at home mother. Jeanni brings our office a fresh, single family residential design aspect as well as strong organizational skills.

 


Gus Economides, Construction Administration

Gus has been the lead carpenter specializing in the restoration of the Michigan State Capital.  He has also played an active role in the design and reproduction of historic furniture.  He has extensive knowledge and expertise in historic details.  His 20 year background in construction management has given Gus the qualifications to be a thorough field inspector on some of our largest projects.

 

  

Kelly Economides, Office Manager

Kelly founded Classic Relics, LLC an Architectural interior/exterior design detailing business eight years ago, then joined Economides Architects, LLC September 2004 bringing years of design, office management and secretarial skills to our office.


ASSOCIATES:
 

DIMITRIOS ECONOMIDES

de@economidesarchitects.com

PRESIDENT

JIM DuRUSSEL

jd@economidesarchitects.com

PRODUCTION MANAGER / SENIOR DESIGNER

RANDY LEAK

rl@economidesarchitects.com

SPECIFICATIONS WRITER / FIELD ADMINISTRATOR

ADAM BERTRAM

ab@economidesarchitects.com

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

JEANNI OPALEK-OPSAHL

jo@economidesarchitects.com

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

GUS ECONOMIDES

ge@economidesarchitects.com

FIELD ADMINSTRATOR

KELLY ECONOMIDES

ke@economidesarchitects.com

OFFICE MANAGER




Main Contact:

Dimitrios Economides
912 Coolidge Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
United States
Phone Number: (517) 351-6720
Fax Number: (517) 351-4120

 

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