Our Staff
In addition to the firm’s leaders, Champlin Architecture has a staff of over 30 design and administrative personnel. From registered architects and interior designers to computer 3-D visualization and sustainable design specialists, we bring a wealth of talent and experience to our clients’ projects.
Champlin has professionals that are NCARB-certified. Through a simple process we are able to achieve architectural registration in any state.
Marianne Bir, PE
Principal / Structural Engineer
Marianne Bir’s attention to detail allows her to develop an in-depth knowledge of a client’s facilities and yields design efficiency on every project. She values completeness of the design and
documentation process, which is evidenced in the organized database of project information she compiles for every project. She strives for simple structural solutions to even the most intricate architectural designs to achieve economical
and easy building construction.
Outside of work, Marianne enjoys golf, gardening, reading and fitness. She is an active member of Crossroads Community Church where she frequently volunteers. Another important focus of
Marianne’s time is being a good mom to a college-age son.
Community & Professional Involvement
- American Concrete Institute, Member
Michael J. Battoclette, AIA
Bob Schilling, AIA
Joan Tepe Wurtenberger, AIA, LEED AP
Marianne Bir, PE
Jay Derenthal, AIA, LEED AP
Jason East
Alan P. Elgersma, MAIBC
Michael Koch, AIA, LEED AP
Steven D. Kurtz, AIA
Melissa M. Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM
Michael Murphy, AIA, LEED AP
Brett L. Oberholzer, AIA
Kristie M. Pudlock, IIDA, AAHID, LEED AP
Benjamin J. Richards, AIA, LEED AP
Gary Volz, IIDA
Don X. Xu, AIA
Suzanne Carney, ASID, LEED AP
Jeff Cyrus
Priya Dhuru, LEED AP
Doug Ignatius, AIA, LEED AP
Krutarth Jain, LEED AP
Rebecca J. Millar, RA, LEED AP
Marilyn S. Wills