Chair: Whitney Parks

Cofounder.  Whitney organizes chapter meetings, events, and workshops.  She is detail oriented, engaged in community stewardship, and most interested in the socio and economic impact of design.  For fun, Whitney likes to skateboard, drink a lot of coffee, ski on water or snow, and build sand castles at her lake cabin.

Whitney graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2008.

Vice Chair: Brent Schuettpelz

Cofounder. Brent assembles the teams for all our projects and leads the design conversations. He is a big picture thinker who believes sustainable, innovative, and socially responsible design is imperative to our profession’s progress.  In his free time, Brent enjoys writing music, reading architecture blogs, fine bourbon, and snow skiing.

Brent graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 2007.

Treasurer: Andrew Eitreim

Cofounder. Andrew is working to raise money to support our chapter’s projects.  Andrew is not interested in Barbie, however he has been picking out wedding cake. He is also known as the "Master of Plaster."

Andrew graduated with a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University in 2007.

Secretary: Daniel McGinnis

Daniel drafts our history of today and our aspirations of tomorrow.   He understands the importance of community and actively encourages urban revitalization centered around sustainable development and community character.  He believes one can make a change but collectively as a group we can make a movement!  Outside the office, Daniel enjoys tasty pizza, fine wine, and good company.

Matt graduated with a Master of Architecture from Iowa State University in 2007.