EDUCATION:
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Architecture
Tau Sigma Delta Honorary Society for Architecture and the Allied Arts
Harvard Design School – Executive Education – Project Management

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
Registered Architect, State of Louisiana
License No. 3431
N.C.A.R.B. Registration No. 32754, additional Licenses:  Texas, Alabama

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, American Institute of Architects, AIA Louisiana
Member, AIA Baton Rouge
Past President (1998) and Treasurer (1996) AIA Baton Rouge
Past Director and Member of Board of Directors, AIA Louisiana 1999-2000
Leadership-Baton Rouge, Class of 2001, Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
Member, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge
Past-President, Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of Baton Rouge, 2003
Past Member, Redemptorist High School Community Advisory Council
Member, Liturgy, Art, and Music Board, Diocese of Baton Rouge
Member, Our Lady of Mercy Parish Council
Past Member, Our Lady of Mercy School Board

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Upon graduation, Dale joined HKS, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, where he was involved in the development of several major large hospitality projects throughout the United States. In 1983, he joined the staff of Robert M. Coleman Architects, and in January 1990, he became a principal in Coleman Partners, Architects, LLC, where he has been actively involved in projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean.

Dale’s career spans over 25 years of professional practice where he has participated in all phases of architecture and developed a broad base of architectural knowledge.  He has experience in every aspect of architecture and his main focus over the years has been in project management.   His collaborative approach; ability to understand the overall project perspective; and his attention to the details provides expertise critical to the success of a project.  

His understanding of design issues, budget concerns and scheduling, provides Dale with the management tools required to organize and maintain the design teams focus of providing the Owner with a quality-designed project.  Dale management integrates the project goals within the building design while keeping in mind the Owner priorities and the projects vision.  Clients know Dale understands their goals and can bring them to reality.