Staff Bios

Barbie

BARBARA PATTERSON, ASSOCIATE AIA
barbie@patarch.com

New Business Development

 

Barbie develops all the proposals, business development, event coordination and preparation of marketing materials. She is in charge of the IT for the office and makes all equipment purchases. All human resource items are also her responsibility. She oversees each of the projects and when more staff is required she reassigns responsibilities to ensure the projects are completed on time.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Detention Center

Brazos County Courthouse Renovations

Utilities and Public Works Training Facility, TEEX & TAMU

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, Renovations TAMU

 

Hometown: Colbert, Oklahoma

 

When not at work Barbie enjoys fishing, mission trips and spending time with her family.

 
Fred

FRED A. PATTERSON, Jr. AIA
fred@patarch.com

Project Manager/Architect

 

Education
Texas A&M University, 1981

- Master of Architecture
Texas A&M University, 1979
- Bachelor of Environmental Design
Texas State Technical College, 1974
- Associate of Applied Science

 

Fred leads the office in the practice of Architecture. His skill in design and the management of very complex projects is unmatched. He is well known for his responsiveness and his ability to solve problems. All documents developed in our office are reviewed by him prior to their release.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Courthouse Renovations

The Emergency Operations Training Center, TEEX & TAMU

Tony Roma's Bryan, Texas

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, Renovations TAMU

 

When not at work Fred enjoys gardening, outdoors and brewing beer!

 
Rick

Bill Richard "Rick" Ravey
rick@patarch.com

Project Manager/Architect

 

Education
Texas A&M University, 1970
- Bachelor of Architecture
Texas A&M University, 1971
-Master of Urban and Regional Planning


Rick has been practicing Architecture in the Brazos Valley for over 30 years. His talent is in the details and minutia of each of his projects. He is a gifted teacher and leads the office in training of interns working toward their reaching their goal to become a registered architect.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Detention Center

Brazos County Low Risk Facility

Brazos County J.P. Complex Precinct #3

The Heep Center Life Safety Upgrades

Rudder Theater Life Safety Upgrades

 

Hometown: Bryan, Texas

 

When not at work Rick enjoys the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

Richard M. Mason, AIA
richard@patarch.com
Project Manager/Architect

 

Education
University of Texas at Arlington, 1986
- B.S. in Architecture

 

Richard joined our team in 2010. His years of experience in design and project management has been a great asset to our firm.

 

Notable Projects:

BMI Combat Systems Corporate Offices

Long Term Care Nursing Unit, Veteran's Administration

Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church, New Auditorium, Classrooms, Fellowship Hall (2007)

Sullivan Baptist Church, New Auditorium & classrooms (2009)

Jonesborough Church of Christ, New Auditorium & classrooms (2009)

 

Hometown:  Denton, Texas

 

When not at work Richard enjoys the great outdoors, horseback riding, doing woodworking, camping & hiking.

 

SARAH GARANT, ASID
sarah@patarch.com
Interior Design Intern

 

Education
Sam Houston State University, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design

 

Sarah gained experience in drafting and design while attending Sam Houston State University and continues to grow that experience with us. Sarah brings her experience and education in Interior Design. Here she increased her skill in space planning, interior remodels, furniture selection and specifying finishes. Sarah is skilled in 3D Cad Visualization and will be providing those services to our clients. Along with drafting and design, Sarah also manages our interior materials and resource library. She is currently studying to take the NCIDQ Examination, which will give her a professional license in Interior Design.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Courthouse Renovation

Tony Roma's Bryan, Texas

BMI Combat Systems Corporate Offices

Long Term Care Nursing Unit, Veteran's Administration

 

Hometown: Harlingen, Texas

 

When not at work Sarah enjoys reading, watching Law & Order reruns, laying by the pool or hanging out with her sisters!

 

AMANDA ROTTER, ASSOCIATE AIA
amanda@patarch.com
Architectural Intern

 

Education
Texas A&M University, 2009
- Master of Architecture
Texas A&M University, 2007
- Bachelor of Environmental Design

 

Amanda joined Patterson Architects in March of 2010. As a student intern at Sixth River Architects in Austin, Texas, Amanda gained much experience in diverse commercial architecture, setting a strong foundation to a successful career. During the course of her graduate studies, she had the opportunity as a Teaching Assistant to work with professors in writing the book, “An Embodied Architecture.” After earning the necessary qualifications, Amanda will become a licensed architect. She wishes to keep a diverse portfolio of work while concentrating on public commercial architecture.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Detention Center

Tony Roma's Bryan, Texas

Long Term Care Nursing Unit, Veteran's Administration

 

Hometown: West Columbia, Texas

 

When not at work, Amanda enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

 
Andy

ANDY ILGES, ASSOCIATE AIA
andy@patarch.com
Architectural Intern

 

Education
Texas A&M University, 2010
- Bachelor of Environmental Design

 

Andy joined Patterson Architects in November of 2009 as a part-time intern. Since his Graduation in 2010 he has been a full time intern along with providing IT services. He has previous experience in and around project management which provided him with an understanding of the full life cycle of the construction process. This allows to him to work in any area of the construction time line, from preliminary floor plan development to change orders and contractor punch-lists. Andy was just accepted into the Architectural Graduate Program at Texas A&M University.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Courthouse Security Renovations

Tony Roma's Bryan, Texas

Long Term Care Nursing Unit, Veteran's Administration

 

Hometown: Houston, Texas

 

When not at work Andy enjoys auto racing, live music, and beer brewing.

 

BRENDA SWIM
brenda@patarch.com
Office Manager

 

Brenda has in upwards of 20 years experience in office administration and office management. She is responsible for project invoicing, accounts receivable, manages payroll, accounts payable and oversees all business operations. Brenda organizes all the specifications for each of the projects in the office.

 

Notable Projects:

Brazos County Courthouse

Brazos County Detention Center

Tony Roma's Bryan, Texas

Long Term Care Nursing Unit, Veteran's Administration

 

Hometown: Bryan, Texas

 

When not at work Brenda enjoys watching aggie basketball, going to the movies and spending time with my new grandbabies.