Leadership Team

The importance of teamwork extends to the leaders of our firm. We have built a leadership team that represents every part of our firm including the Partners, Associates, Managers and Directors as well as many of our senior staff. The leadership team has direct input into the direction of the firm and leads our Team accordingly.

Partners Our Partners are actively involved in guiding the direction of our firm and managing the success of each individual project. They work together with the client to understand the project needs and build a team which best suites those needs. Each partner has a unique background and experience. Together they have build a portfolio of work which crosses all market sectors giving us great range and depth of experience to draw from.
  • Doug Gage, Architect, AAA, SAA, MRAIC
  • Vince Dods, Architect, AAA, SAA, MRAIC, AIBC, LEED®AP
  • Rick Lewis, Architect, AAA, SAA, MRAIC, AIBC
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  • Stephen Mahler, Architect, AAA, SAA, MRAIC, AIBC, LEED®AP BD+C
Associates

Our Associates have been dedicated team members of the Gibbs Gage team for many years and are experts in their respective roles. Their enthusiasm and commitment is remarkable. They are diligent in what they do and are mindful of our team members.

  • Chito Pabustan, BArch, BES, LEED® AP, Managing Director, Design
  • Ken Preeper, P.Eng , Managing Director, Projects
  • Wade Wheeler , A.Sc.T, Managing Director, Production
  • Ed Sych, Senior Production Manager
  • Paul Burns, Production Manager
  • Harold Bichel, Director of Building Science
  • Allen DeBoer, MArch, BES, BEDS, Design Director
  • Dave Ackerman, AT, BDT, CET, Production Manager
Managers, Directors
and Team Leaders		 Our Managers, Directors and Team Leaders have a proven ability to lead and mentor. They are integral to the success of the firm, the success of each project, and are trusted by our clients. 
  • Keri Himmelreich, C Tech, Production Manager
  • Todd van der Burgh, AT, BKin, Production Manager/BIM Coordinator
  • David Wittman, Architect, AAA, March, BEnv Des, LEED® AP, Studio Lead
  • Jamie Clark, Architect, AAA, MArch, MPhil (CANTAB), BSc, Studio Lead
  • Clint Rivard, AT, AScT, Team Lead, Sr. Contract Aministrator
  • Lynn McCormick, Controller