Berardi & Partners, Inc.

As Partner and Director of Operations, Chris’ responsibilities include overall management of office operations, production controls and development of design, systems implementation and firm quality control. Chris remains directly involved with projects through all phases for a variety of clients and building types. Other responsibilities include management of human resources and quality control.

As Managing Partner and Design Strategist, George listens to clients’ expressions of need for their new environments, and through those interpretations creates a vision. He brings to each project a clear understanding of function and aesthetic appropriateness as it relates to creating a thoughtful, responsible solution that meets the clients’ program, and becomes an integral form within the fabric of our communities.

As Director of Historic Rehabilitation, Joe serves as the office liaison with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service (NPS). As a result, our office has been able to sustain a continuous workflow focused on Historic Preservation, which has resulted in an excess of $120,000,000 worth of historic preservation construction costs.

As Director of Architecture, Jon oversees project management and coordination for both conventional and federally funded projects with a focus on construction document preparation, code and government regulation review, and implementation of office standards. His experience includes renovation/adaptive re-use, health care facilities, retirement community development, multi-family, elderly and specialized housing and office buildings.

As Director of Engineering, Larry manages operations of the Engineering group including Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical engineering design services. Larry provides over 35 years of mechanical and electrical engineering experience in a wide variety of applications and industries.

As the Director of Senior Living Environments, Rolando has managed numerous specialized projects within the context of housing and the elderly care industry. At present, he coordinates architectural and engineering efforts for senior living developments totaling over $85 million in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. His experience is quite varied; over 20 years in architecture including health care facilities, retirement community development, specialized housing, commercial and urban development planning.

As the Director of the Detroit Office, Bryan is instrumental in overseeing business/client development, new market sector initiatives, and talent acquisition. Bryan also works directly with George Berardi and Chris Bruzzese on the firm’s design strategy and operational organization. Bryan also serves as Project Manager and oversees multiple projects while working directly with the client and development team in producing quality design and documents from schematic design through construction administration.

As a Construction Anaylst and Project Leader, Christian specializes in construction document oversite during production and construction. He works alongside the client through the permitting process, providing a detailed understanding of building codes and accessibility regulations. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Christian’s expertise enhances our firm’s standard for quality and client satisfaction.

As a Project Manager, Joe works with the client to ensure project expectations are met and exceeded. With 18 years of experience in the field of architecture, he has developed an expansive knowledge base in all aspects of project development, from schematic design through construction administration.

As a Project Architect and designer, Jonathan works closely with George to develop clients’ visions. What starts as a sketch through collaborative design becomes a realistic proposal. This design with an eye toward zoning and code requirements produces a realistic development ready for commission and public review. In addition to teasing out capacity studies and design options during schematic development, Jonathan listens to client and neighborhood review boards and works to accommodate their concerns through design.

As Project Leader, Maria oversees multiple projects and coordinates all aspects including schematic design, building codes, permits, schedules, consultants, cost estimates, drawings, specifications, bidding, construction administration, submittals, and site observation. Her attention to detail reflects the firm’s mission to ensure the Client’s vision and goals are a successful reality.

As Director of Interior Design, Maria is responsible for managing all projects within our interior design studio. Maria is a nationally certified Interior Designer and is an integral part of our design team, coordinating selections of interior materials and finishes to best fit the desires of our clients. Maria manages a staff of interns and aspiring interior designers and provides mentorship and guidance as they develop over their career and work towards NCIDQ certification.

As Project Leader, Melissa oversees and coordinates construction document development. Melissa has 18 years of experience in the Architecture field with an extensive knowledge in education, hospitality, corporate, retail and multi-family architecture. A seasoned leader in multi-million dollar projects, Melissa’s focus is coordinating projects from start to finish including design, documentation and construction.

As a Project Designer, Meredith guides and oversees the design of projects from their conception to completion. Meredith provides a strong background in community driven design, maintaining a focus on creating cutting edge and quality architectural environments. She works to develop aesthetically beautiful spaces that adapt to their surrounding environments and meet the needs of the client.

As Marketing and Business Development Manager, Sarah oversees and manages the firm’s marketing strategy and brand identity. With an education in architecture, she understands the technical background of her field while carefully composing the overall messaging for brand standards and collateral marketing materials. Sarah’s contributions manifest in client development and strategy oversight.