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After a complaint is received; the complainant will receive written confirmation from the Board indicating the complaint was received. The complaint is reviewed by the Board Investigator to determine if further investigation and information is required.
If further information is needed, a letter will be sent to the respondent via certified mail with a copy of the complaint. The respondent is given thirty days to provide a detailed written response to the allegation. Once a response is received, the case information, including the original complaint and response, is presented to the Board at a regular meeting.
Then based upon the facts, circumstances and applicable laws and rules, the Board has the following options: close citing no violation, close citing no jurisdiction, close citing compliance has been obtained, offer a settlement agreement, seek further information, or file formal charges against the licensee.
If formal charges are filed, the licensee is issued a "Notice of Opportunity" letter outlining the specific charges and laws and rules allegedly violated. An opportunity will be provided for an administrative hearing under Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code. If a hearing is not requested, the Board will review the evidence it has and decide the appropriate disciplinary action and issue a Final Order.
If an administrative hearing is requested, the hearing will take place before an independent Hearing Officer. The licensee may be represented by an attorney. The Board is represented by its legal counsel, a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s staff. The Board's Investigator attends the hearing. Board members are not present at hearings.
After hearing the evidence and testimony presented, the Hearing Officer, generally within thirty days, will issue a written Report and Recommendation. The licensee will be provided a copy of the Report and Recommendation and offered the opportunity to file any written objections to it.
The Board will then consider any objections and review and consider the Report and Recommendation and either accept, reject, or modify the Report and Recommendation.
If the hearing officer finds that there was a violation of the law, the Board, by authority of statute, has the option to suspend or revoke the license as well as issue a fine up to $1,000 per violation up to a maximum of $5,000, plus costs incurred by the Board as a result of the case at issue.
The Board then decides on the appropriate action and issues a Final Order. The Board's Final Order can be appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. Subsequent appeals can be made to the Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.
Disciplinary Actions
The following documents list the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. To view the public records related to the disciplinary action, use the License Verification link in the Information menu and search by the licensee's last name. For public records related to unlicensed person, please contact the Board office.
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Architect Disciplinary Actions
File #2012-10
David J. Roth, Cert. No. 4291
Findlay, Ohio
Mr. Roth indicated on his 2011-2013 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Roth allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4). This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Roth entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,500 fine for his actions, successfully completed the continuing education requirements and completed NCARB’s Ethics & Professional Rules of Conduct mini monograph. This matter was closed April 2012.
File #2012-16
David S. Cole
Cincinnati, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Cole allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects and firms from advertising, offering or providing “architecture” services and from being represented as an “architectural designer”.
Mr. Cole’s website used the verbiage “David S. Cole/Architecture” and represented that he was an “architectural designer”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Cole agreed to revise his firm website and remove any references to “architecture” or being an “architectural designer”. This matter was closed April 2012.
File #2012-22
Patrick G. Hurst,
Hurst Design-Build-Remodeling
Middleburgh Hts., Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Hurst allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects and firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Hurst’s firm website represented that a non-licensed employee was the firm’s “Director of Architecture”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Hurst agreed to revise the job title for his non-licensed employee. This matter was closed April 2012.
File #2012-23
Robert Vilkas, Cert. No. 6036
City of Cleveland Dept. of Architecture & Site Development
Cleveland, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Vilkas and the City of Cleveland allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects and firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Several of the city’s non-licensed employees under the supervision of Mr. Vilkas were using the job titles of “senior assistant architect”, “project architect” and “landscape architect”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Vilkas, the City of Cleveland and the civil service commission agreed to revise the job titles for the non-licensed employees. This matter was closed April 2012.
File #2011-4
Shawn A. Boysko
A. B. & Associates
Powell, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Boysko allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Boysko advertised the provision of “Architecture Services” on his firm’s letterhead for the design of a residential addition. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove any references to “Architecture Services”. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-5
Shaune Skinner
ASC Group, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Ms. Skinner allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects or firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Ms. Skinner’s company website advertised the provision of “Architecture” and “Architectural Services”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby she agreed to remove and revise any references to “Architecture Services”. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-6
David L. Bishop
Matrix Technologies, Inc.
Maumee, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Matrix Technologies, Inc., a registered Ohio engineering firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H) which prohibit firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services without a firm certificate of authorization.
Mr. Bishop’s company website advertised the provision of “Architectural Services” and having a staff of “Architects”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove any references to “Architecture Services” or having “Architects” on staff. Matrix Technologies may continue to subcontract with consulting architects and may provide architectural services that are incidental to the practice of engineering. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-7
Jay M. Messner
Evolo Design
After an investigation, it was determined that Jay M. Messner allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects or firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Messner’s company website advertised the provision of “Architectural Design” services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove and revise any references to “Architectural Design”. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-8
Robert L. Bostwick, Cert. No. 11839
Bostwick Design Partnership
Mr. Bostwick and his firm were found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of the Nevada State Board of Architecture on or about October 2010, which is a violation of Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Bostwick reminding him and his firm to be more cognizant of the laws and rules in any jurisdiction where they may practice and to notify the Board of any recent disciplinary action within thirty days. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-10
Joseph M. Bilyk
Luna Studio
After an investigation, it was determined that Joseph Bilyk allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects or firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Bilyk’s company website advertised the provision of “Architectural Design” services through a design-build delivery system. However, it was learned that Mr. Bilyk was not providing design-build services as set forth in Ohio Revised Code 4703.182
This matter was amicably resolved whereby an advisement letter was issued to Mr.
Bilyk explaining how to best to provide design-build services with the involvement of Ohio design professionals. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-11
Mark R. Tomon
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Tomon allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services and from holding forth as an “Architect”.
Mr. Tomon held himself out as an “Architect” on his personal profile via the online social network, Facebook. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Tomon agreed to remove any reference to being an “Architect”. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2011-12
Jason Bellis
Bellis Home Designs
Lowellville, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Bellis allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing “Architecture” services.
Mr. Bellis held himself out as providing and offering “Architecture” services via his firm titleblock. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Bellis agreed to remove from his titleblock any reference to “Architecture”. This matter was closed May 2011.
File #2011-17
Philip B. Friedman, Cert. No. 9931
Mr. Friedman indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Friedman allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Friedman entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-18
Roland P. Smith, Cert. No. 12696
College Corner, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Smith allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-3-09 (A) by holding himself out to be an architect, failing to use a written contract and providing architectural services a proposed amphitheater for the Preble County Historical Society in Eaton, Ohio in 2008-2009 at a time during which his individual license had been lapsed.
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Smith entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-19
Kent Fullmer
Fullmer’s Landscaping, Inc.
Dayton, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Fullmer’s Landscaping had provided architecture, landscape architecture and possibly engineering design services without the direct involvement of an Ohio architect, landscape architect or professional engineer whereby they provided detailed concept drawings for a public project in Preble County. It was Fullmer’s intent to provide design-build services for this project.
Fullmer and their legal counsel explaining how to best to provide design-build services with the involvement of Ohio design professionals. This matter was closed May 2011.
File #2011-22
Larry R. Hecky, Cert. No. 3779
Stow, Ohio
Mr. Hecky indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Hecky allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Hecky entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-23
Randy S. Doi, Cert. No. 7670
Lakewood, Ohio
After conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Doi allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-11 (B).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Doi entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-24
Douglas R. Page, Cert. No. 12950
Performa
De Pere, Wisconsin
Mr. Page and his firm were found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of the Nevada State Board of Architecture on or about 2009, which is a violation of Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Page reminding him and his firm to be more cognizant of the laws and rules in any jurisdiction where they may practice and to notify the Board of any recent disciplinary action within thirty days. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-25
Ken Esry
Modern Classics
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Esry allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services and from holding forth as a “Residential Architect”.
Mr. Esry held himself out as a “Residential Architect” on his personal profile via the online professional social network, “Thumbtack”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Esry agreed to remove any reference to being a “Resident Architect”. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-26
Christopher E. Shrodes, Cert. No. 13341
Mr. Shrodes indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Shrodes allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Shrodes entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-27
Richard A. Lalli, Cert. No. 6914
Mr. Lalli indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Lalli allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Lalli entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-28
Randy L. Travis,
RLT Design
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Travis allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit persons from holding forth as an “Intern Architect” unless they have been approved by the Board to sit for the registration exam and hold an active record with NCARB.
Mr. Travis held himself out as an “Intern Architect” on his personal profile via the online social network, LinkedIn. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Travis agreed to remove any reference to being an “Intern Architect”. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-29
Arthur B. Martin, Cert. No. 7320
Clinton, Ohio
Mr. Martin indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Martin allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Martin entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed September 2011.
File #2011-30
Dimitrios G. Smirniotopoulos, Cert. No. 8883
Mr. Smirniotopoulos was found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of the Indiana Board of Registration for Architects on or about May 2011, which is a violation of Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Smirniotopoulos reminding him and his firm to be more cognizant of the laws and rules in any jurisdiction where they may practice and to notify the Board of any recent disciplinary action within thirty days. This matter was closed July 2011.
File #2011-31
Steven J. Pitchel, Cert. No. 7721
Mr. Pitchel indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Pitchel allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Pitchel entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2011-32
John M. Kurzhals, Cert. No. 7955
Mr. Kurzhals indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Kurzhals allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Kurzhals entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2011-33
Joseph R. Hanna, Cert. No. 11277
Mr. Hanna indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Hanna allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Hanna entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2011-34
Scott R. Harper, Cert. No. 10781
Westerville, Ohio
After conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Harper allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-11 (B).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Harper entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2011-38
Kenneth J. French
Architectural Interventions, LLC
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. French allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H) by using the firm name, Architectural Interventions, LLC.
Mr. French is not an architect and his firm does not hold a firm certificate of authorization to offer, advertise and provide services through the firm name, Architectural Interventions, LLC. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. French agreed to rename his firm. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2011-41
Victor A. Sergent
Oberlin, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Sergent allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit persons from holding forth as an “Architect” unless they are registered as such with the Board.
Mr. Sergent allegedly held himself out as an “Architect” and “Project Architect” via his personal resume. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Sergent agreed to remove any reference to being an “Architect” or “Project Architect”. This matter was closed December 2011.
File #2010-10
Edward P. Schmittgen, Cert. No. 10479
Cleveland State University
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Mr. Schmittgen, the University Architect for Cleveland State University allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06 (A), which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect.
Two of Mr. Schmittgen’s non-architect employees held the job titles of Project Architect and Architectural Designer, which is a violation. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Schmittgen and Cleveland State University agreed to revise the employees’ job titles. This matter was closed March 2010.
File #2010-11
Katie Hunter
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Ms. Hunter allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Hunter advertised the provision of “architectural design services” and “architecture” via several advertisements under the category of “Architects” or “Architectural Services” in several online versions of the Yellow Pages and other online mediums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Ms. Hunter agreed to remove any illegal advertisements. This matter was closed May 2010.
File #2010-12
Tim L. Beck, Cert. No. 6282
Bath, Ohio
Mr. Beck indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that Mr. Beck allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Beck entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-14
Michael S. Keifling, Cert. No. 12882
Mr. Keifling indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that Mr. Keifling allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Keifling entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-16
Bob Cancasci
Broadview Hts., Ohio
After receiving a written complaint, it was determined that Mr. Cancasci allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Cancasci advertised the provision of “Architectural Design Services” on his title block for a residential addition. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Cancasci agreed to remove any illegal references to “Architectural Design Services”. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-17
Josue Feliciano
The Masters Hand Drafting Services
Marion, Ohio
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Mr. Feliciano allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Feliciano designed, prepared and charged a client $500 for construction documents for the renovation of a hair & nails beauty salon in Marion, Ohio. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Feliciano agreed to work under the direct supervision of a registered architect whenever becoming involved in a commercial project. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-18 Mark A. Green, Cert. No. 11807
Mr. Green indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that Mr. Green allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3), (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Green entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed September 2010.
File #2010-19 Jeffry A. Barber, Cert. No. 7008
North Canton, Ohio
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Barber allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) by holding himself out to be an architect to his clients and providing architectural services for a residence in Canton, Ohio in 2009-2010 at a time during which his license had been lapsed.
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Barber entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and reinstated his license. This matter was closed September 2010.
File #2010-20
Tim Franklin
Franklin & Associates
Akron, Ohio
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Mr. Franklin allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services and from holding forth as an “Architect”.
Per Mr. Franklin’s company website, he held himself out as an “Architect” and represented that he was a member of AIA. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Franklin agreed to remove any references on his website to being an Architect. He also correctly listed himself as an Associate member of AIA. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-21
Cally J. Breese
Revival Design Studio
Celina, Ohio
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Ms. Breese allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services.
Breese advertised the provision of “architectural design services” via her company website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Ms. Breese agreed to remove any reference to providing architectural design services. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-22 Robert P. Sitzenstock, Cert. No. 3696
Mr. Sitzenstock indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that Mr. Sitzenstock allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3), (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Sitzenstock entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed September 2010.
File #2010-25
Eric C. Puryear
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Mr. Puryear allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services and from holding forth as an “Architect”.
Puryear held himself out as a Project Architect for Beck Architecture on his personal profile via the online professional social network, LinkedIn. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Beck agreed to remove any reference to being a Project Architect. This matter was closed July 2010.
File #2010-26 John M. Alberti, Cert. No. 11811
Indianapolis, Indiana
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Alberti allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.12 (A), 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) for submitting commercial construction documents bearing his architectural seal and signature to the Summit County Building Department in May 2010 while his license to practice architecture had been lapsed since December 31, 2001.
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Alberti entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and reinstated his license. This matter was closed September 2010.
File #2010-29 Amy Carpenter, Cert. No. 11904
Ms. Carpenter indicated on her 2010-2011 renewal application that she had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that she allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3), (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Ms. Carpenter entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for her actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed November 2010.
File #2010-30
Michael L. Cornette, Cert. No. 11490
Mr. Cornette indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Cornette allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Cornette entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2010-31
Ade A. Fagbolagun
Canal Winchester Ohio
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Fagbolagun allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from representing themselves to be an architect.
Per Mr. Fagbolagun’s job application, he represented himself as an architect. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove any references to being an architect. This matter was closed November 2010.
File #2010-33 Bernard Fields, Cert. No. 10075
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Fields was found by the hearing officer to have violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.15 (A) (1) and Ohio Administrative sections 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4) for failing to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements required for 2010-2011 and for making a materially false statement on his renewal application indicating that he had completed the CE requirements, when he had not.
The Board voted to approve the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendation of the hearing officer that Mr. Fields be reprimanded for his actions and accept a $1,000 fine. This matter was closed May 2011.
File #2010-34 James A. Dorenbusch, Cert. No. 9791
Pataskala, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Dorenbusch allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A), (H) by holding himself out to be an architect to his client and providing architectural services for a dentist office in Granville, Ohio in 2010 at a time during which his individual license and firm license had been lapsed.
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Dorenbusch entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and reinstated his licenses. This matter was closed February 2011
File #2010-36
Larry Scott Webb, Cert. No. 11193
Oxford, Ohio
Mr. Webb indicated on his 2010-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that Mr. Webb allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.15 (A) (1), (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-1-01 (C), 4703-1-11 (B), 4703-1-11 (G), 4703-3-07 (C) (4), 4703-3-07 (E) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Webb entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2010-37
John A. Prokos, Cert. No. 11839
Graham D. Gund, Cert. No. 9870
Gund Partnership, LLC
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mr. Prokos and Mr. Gund were found to have unintentionally violated Ohio Revised Code 4703.17 (B) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703-3-07 (E) (1) involving the hiring of a landscape architect consultant for a project in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on or about 2006.
This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Prokos and Mr. Graham reminding them to be more cognizant of the laws and rules regarding the use of consulting services of other professions in Ohio or in any jurisdiction where they may practice. This matter was closed February 2011.
File #2009-2
William M. Welch, Cert. No. 9323
William M. Welch Designers
Louisville, Kentucky
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) for his alleged involvement in entering into a written contract to offer and provide architectural services for renovations to the Stock Yard Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007-2008 while his license to practice architecture in Ohio lapsed on December 31, 1997. This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Welch entered into a settlement agreement and accepted a $1,000 fine for his alleged actions. This matter was closed March 2009.
File #2009-4
Ed Slusarski
CADD Creations
Brunswick, Ohio
After an investigation, Mr. Slusarski allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A), 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Slusarski, via his company website, advertised the provision of “Architectural Drafting Services” for commercial projects. During the investigation, it was learned that CADD Creations is a legitimate design-build firm which can legally advertise, offer and provide architectural services. However, in an effort to avoid any confusion, Slusarski revised his website to make it clear his firm offers design-build services through Ohio registered architects. This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2009-6 Robert E. Taylor-Weber
Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A) and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Per his professional resume, Mr. Taylor allegedly held himself out as a “project architect” while working at Ohio architectural firms. It should be noted that Mr. Weber is an architect licensed in California. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Taylor admitted the mistake and was requested to use discontinue use of the any resume indicating he is an architect in Ohio. This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2009-7 John A. Feick, Cert. No. 6088
Feick Design Group, Inc.
Sandusky, Ohio
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06 (A), which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly represented a non-licensed employee as a “Senior Architect” on the staff section of the firm website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to revise the employee’s job title. This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2009-8 Douglas G. Fuller, Cert. No. 6298
Fuller Design Group
Kent, Ohio
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-1-11 (B) for his alleged involvement in submitting sealed construction documents to the City of Kent building department while his license to practice architecture lapsed on December 31, 2007.
In addition, Mr. Fuller had not completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for licensure for the years 2008-2009. This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Fuller entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his alleged actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed May 2009.
File #2009-9 Jose’ A. Garcia
This non-Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A) and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. It should be noted that Mr. Garcia is an architect licensed in Argentina and other Mercosur trade agreement countries.
However, the verbiage on Mr. Garcia’s firm website could be construed that he is also licensed in Ohio and offering to provide architectural services for Ohio commercial projects. This matter has been amicably resolved whereby Mr. Garcia agreed to revise his website and make it clearer of his actual credentials and that he only provides consulting services to architects for Ohio projects. This matter was closed March 2009.
File #2009-10 Jim Bauman
Jim Bauman Design, LLC
Englewood, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Bauman per his firm website, allegedly offered the provision of “full architectural services” and claimed to have a team of “architects”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Bauman agreed to revise the verbiage of his website. This matter was closed September 2009.
File #2009-11 Wayne Rose
Crown Detailing & Design, Inc.
Medina, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from offering or providing architectural services.
Mr. Rose, who specializes in commercial and industrial shop, detail and erection drawings, allegedly prepared a set of construction drawings as a favor to his church for their proposed outdoor church picnic pavilion in Medina County, Ohio. The drawings were submitted for permit and required the seal of an Ohio registered design professional. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Rose agreed to cease and desist from providing any type of design services that may require the seal of an Ohio design professional. This matter was closed May 2009.
File #2009-13 John H. Xia
Roundhill Architects, LLC
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Xia allegedly registered the firm name, Roundhill Architects, LLC with the Ohio Secretary of State. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Xia agreed to change the name of his firm to RHA Design Group, LLC. This matter was closed May 2009.
File #2009-14
Michael G. Hasara, Cert. No. 10424
This former Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A) and 4703.18 (A) which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he is an architect or registered architect. Mr. Hasara’s license lapsed December 31, 2001, yet he continued to hold himself out as an architect via his company website where he specialized in residential design. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Hasara agreed to revise the language of his company website to reflect that he is no longer an architect duly licensed in Ohio. This matter was closed July 2009.
File #2009-15
Bo Bauer
Bottega, Inc.
Wilmington, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he is an architect or registered architect. Mr. Bauer, via his company website, represented himself as an “Architectural Designer”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Bauer agreed to delete any reference to being “Architectural Designer”. This matter was closed July 2009.
File #2009-16
Greig J. Rutherford, Cert. No. 10848
Greig J. Rutherford Architect, Inc.
After conducting an audit of continuing education , it was discovered that this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-1-11 (B) for failing to successfully complete the mandatory continuing education requirements for licensure for the years 2008-2009. This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Rutherford entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine and completed the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph. This matter was closed September 2009.
File #2009-18
Michael W. Vasbinder, Cert. No. 7366
Integrated Design Services
After conducting an audit of continuing education , it was discovered that this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-1-11 (B) for failing to successfully complete the mandatory continuing education requirements for licensure for the years 2008-2009. This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Vasbinder entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine and completed the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph. This matter was closed September 2009.
File #2009-20 Alma R. Cochran
Green Architecture & Design, LLC
Amelia, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Ms. Cochran allegedly registered the firm name, Green Architecture & Design, LLC with the Ohio Secretary of State. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Ms. Cochran agreed to change the name of her firm. This matter was closed September 2009.
File #2009-21 Daryl A. McConnaughey
Mack Architectural Designs
Springfield, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. McConnaughey was allegedly using the firm name of “Mack Architectural Designs” for his residential firm. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. McConnaughey agreed to revise the name of his firm to “Mack Residential Designs”. This matter was closed September 2009.
File #2008-2
Thomas L. Croce, Cert. No. 9333
Thomas L. Croce Architects, Inc.
Lebanon, Ohio
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Croce entered into a settlement agreement whereby he admitted to a violation of Ohio Revised Code section 4703.15 (A) (2) and accepted a three (3) year period of probation for his actions as a result of his 2006 guilty plea to felony charges of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in Warren County, Ohio. This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2008-19
David B. Jatich, Cert. No. 7691
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.15 (A) (5) for his alleged involvement in aiding and abetting non-architect, Gordon H. Costlow in the performance of activities that constituted the practice of architecture involving the provision of design services for a Subway restaurant in Cuyahoga Falls , Ohio in 2007.
This matter was resolved informally whereby Mr. Jatich entered into a settlement agreement with the Board and accepted a $1,000 fine for his alleged actions. Mr. Jatich has now properly formed the architect and engineering firm, Green Line Design, LLC with partners James Titmas, PE and Gordon H. Costlow. This matter was closed March 2009.
Gordon H. Costlow
Hudson, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A) and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Costlow entered into a written contract with a client to provide construction documents for a Subway Restaurant in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in 2007.
This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Costlow advising him to not independently enter into contracts with clients for commercial design services. Mr. Costlow is now a partner in the architect and engineering firm, Green Line Design, LLC with partners James Titmas, PE and Gordon H. Costlow. This matter was closed March 2009.
File #2008-20
Allen R. Moore, Cert. 13715
Joplin, Missouri
The Board revoked Mr. Moore’s license as a result of a felony conviction. Moore, who did not request an administrative hearing, is currently serving a 15 year prison sentence in Missouri for pleading guilty in July 2007 to felony charges of statutory sodomy in the 1st degree. The state of Missouri also revoked Moore’s licenses to practice architecture and engineering. Due to the felony conviction, Moore violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (2) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703-1-01 (F), 4703-3-07 (D) (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4). This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2008-21
Dale Steltzner
Huntington, West Virginia
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 (A) and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Steltzner represented himself as an “Architectural Consultant” and entered into a written contract with a client to provide construction documents for a new church in Chesapeake, Ohio in 2008. This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Steltzner advising him to revise his job title and to not enter into contracts with clients for commercial design services. This matter was closed January 2009.
Chester R. Stempien, Cert. No. 9319
Southfield, Michigan
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703-1-11 (B) and 4703-3-07 (E) (2) for his alleged involvement in not completing the mandatory continuing education requirements and for not maintaining a higher lever of direct supervisory control over draftsman, Dale Steltzner in a 2008 church project in Chesapeake, Ohio. This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to Mr. Stempien reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules regarding the practice of architecture and to complete the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed January 2009.
File #2008-22
David R. Baumann, Cert. No. 10920
Fargo, North Dakota
This Ohio architect was found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of another state in which he was licensed to practice architecture in, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules in any jurisdiction where he practices. This matter was closed October 2008.
File #2008-23
Roger K. Djagli
RD Design Group
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Djagli allegedly was representing himself as an “Architectural Designer” and offering the provision of “Architectural Design & Drafting” via business cards and marketing material. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Djagli agreed to revise his business cards and marketing material. This matter was closed October 2008.
File #2008-24 Frederick J. Sambor, PE (E-49839)
Gahanna, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from being known as an architect and from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Sambor, who is an Ohio professional engineer, represented himself as an “Architectural Project Engineer” via correspondence to a local building dept. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the he agreed to delete any reference to being “Architectural Project Engineer”. This matter was closed October 2008.
File #2009-19
Jonathan M. Van Meter, Cert. No. 9674
New Albany, Ohio
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Van Meter allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.12 (A), 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) for submitting construction documents bearing his architectural seal and signature to the City of Worthington building department in April 2009 while his license to practice architecture had been lapsed since December 31, 2007. This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Van Meter entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and renewed his license. This matter was closed November 2009.
File #2009-23
L. Rider Brice, Cert. No. 7176
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Brice was found to have violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.12 (A), 4703.15 (A) (3) and 4703.18 (A) for submitting construction documents bearing his architectural seal and signature to the City of Upper Arlington Building Department in August 2009 while his license to practice architecture had been lapsed since December 31, 2007. The Board issued an Adjudication Order whereby they approved the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendation set forth by the hearing officer. Mr. Brice was ordered to pay a $500 fine. He may apply for reinstatement of his license once he completes the mandatory continuing education requirements and has paid the $500 fine in full. This matter was closed in July 2010.
File #2008-01
Thomas E. Mosure, PE (E-47333)
MS Consultants, Inc.
This Ohio architectural and engineering firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was representing non-licensed employees as architects on its website and in the Columbus Dispatch. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to revise its website and the job titles for non-architect employees.
File #2008-4
Timothy J. Magner
Domus Design Group
Richfield, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.99 (A) which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from providing architectural services. This firm allegedly revised, altered and modified residential drawings originally prepared and sealed by an Ohio architect and initialed the revised changes as their own work product. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm was advised to not alter, revise or modify construction drawings bearing an Ohio architect seal.
File #2008-6
Mark Bednash
Design Visions, Inc.
Bedford, Ohio
After an investigation, Mr. Bednash allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Bednash, via his company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Drafting Services” as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to revise his company website and delete any reference to “Architectural Drafting”.
File #2008-7
John Zaccardelli
Blue Line Design, Inc.
Northfield, Ohio
After an investigation, Mr. Zaccardelli allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Zaccardelli, via his company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural/Design Drafting Services”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to revise his company website and delete any reference to “Architectural /Design Drafting” services.
File #2008-10
Jenifer Kostos
J & C Building Group, LLC
Fairview Park, Ohio
After an investigation, Ms. Kostos allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Ms. Kostos, via her company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architecture Services” through a non-licensed employee who was represented as an architect. This matter was amicably resolved whereby she agreed to revise her company website and delete any reference to “Architecture Services” and having an architect on staff.
File #2008-12
Larry Wojtala
Our House Custom Homes
After an investigation, Mr. Wojtala allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Wojtala, via his company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “In-House Architectural Design”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to revise his company website and delete any reference to “In-House Architectural Design” services.
File #2008-13
Tony Romanelli
Romanelli & Hughes
After an investigation, Mr. Romanelli allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Romanelli, via his company website, allegedly advertised the provision of residential design services thorough an “Architectural Design Dept”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to revise his company website and delete any reference to “Architectural Design Dept.”.
File #2008-17
Andrew E. Huy
Emily Renee Designs, LLC
After an investigation, Mr. Huy allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Huy, via his company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Services”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to revise his company website and delete any reference to “Architectural Services”.
File #2008-18
David L. Whelchel, ASGCA
Hurdzan Fry
This golf course design firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was representing non-licensed employees as architects on its website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to revise its website and the job titles for non-architect employees.
File #2007-01
Calvin J. Ferrell
Lima, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to not renew his name under the heading of “architects” in his local telephone directory.
File #2007-02
Chris Gallo
Gallo Construction & Consulting
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to not offer or advertise the provision of “forensic architecture”.
File #2007-03
Mark M. Auer
Auer Kitchens, Inc.
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to use the marketing phrase, “architectural design integrity”.
File #2007-04
Burgess & Niple, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architectural designer” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to the term “architectural designer”.
File #2007-05
Bradley T. Garmann, Cert. No. 8241
Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc.
Minster, Ohio
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architectural intern / architectural graduate” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect agreed to delete any reference to such terms.
File #2007-06
Cole + Russell Architects, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of a “graduate architect” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to such terms.
File #2007-07
John Poe Architects, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of a “graduate architect” via their company website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to such terms.
File #2007-08 James M. Alt, Cert. No. 6507
Alt Architecture, Inc.
Beavercreek, Ohio
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architect” via AIA forums whereby professional registration was not requirement. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect admitted than an error was made and the ad was removed.
File #2007-09
Sharp Conway Architects, LLC
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architectural intern” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to such term.
File #2007-10
Bruce D. Robinson Design Group
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architectural designer” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to such term.
File #2007-12
Bradford P. Stengel, Cert. No. 10865
Stengel Hill Architecture, Inc.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-13
Robert E. Andrus, Cert. No. 13432
Andrus Architecture, Inc.
Rockford, Michigan
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since October 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-14
Michael B. Cadwell, Cert. No. 10696
Cadwell Murphy Architecture, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since December 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-17
Joseph Kiraly, Cert. No. 13945
Kiraly & Associates Architecture, LLC
Boardman, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since January 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-18
Danny S. Henrickson, Cert. No. 12387
True North Architecture, P. C.
Belmont, Michigan
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since October 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-19
Brian D. George, Cert. No. 14030
Corgan Associates, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since August 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-20
Carol Ross Barney, Cert. No. 11838
Ross Barney Architects, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since January 1998 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for her firm.
File #2007-21
Robert H. Silver, Cert. No. 8769
Schwartz/Silver Architects, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since September 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect accepted a fine of $325.
File #2007-22
David L. Pressler, Cert. No. 5394
Harrell PFB, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since November 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #2007-24
Robert C. Chordar, Cert. No. 10398
TC Architects, Inc.
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of a “graduate architect” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect agreed to delete any reference to such term.
File #2007-25
The Collaborative, Inc.
Toledo, Ohio
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.32 (A) which prohibits non-architects and landscape architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or landscape architect. This firm allegedly was marketing and using the job titles “landscape architectural professional”, “senior architectural professional” and “architectural project manager” for its non-licensed employees. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to such job titles.
File #2007-27
Kivi Sotamaa
Gabriel Esquivel
Esquivel Sotamaa Architects, Ltd.
These non-architects allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. These individuals promoted and marketed via their company website that their firm was a registered Ohio architectural firm. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individuals agreed to remove any reference to being an Ohio architectural firm from their company website.
File #2007-28
Michael D. Follmer, Cert. No. 6765
Hixson Architecture & Engineering
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of a “graduate architect” or “intern architect” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect agreed to delete any reference to such term.
File #2007-29
Joey Klein
Vector Technical, Inc.
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “architectural designer” via AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete the job posting.
File #2007-31
Dennis T. Mitchell, Cert. No. 9314
Arlington, Texas
An Ohio architect was found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of another state in which he was licensed to practice architecture in, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules in any jurisdiction where he practices.
File #2007-32
Michael L. Arnold, Cert. No. 9372
TFC, Inc.
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “intern architect” via advertisements in AIA forums. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect agreed to delete any reference to such term.
File #2007-34
Ronald W. Landig, Cert. No. 3324
RWL Architects, Inc.
Sheffield Village, Ohio
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.18 (E) for allegedly engaging in the practice of engineering on a project that was not incident to the practice of architecture. This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules regarding incidental practice.
File #2007-36
David A. Pontia, Cert. No. 10464
Pontia Architecture
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since June 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-39
Raymond L. Enfield, Cert. No. 4731
Elkhart, Indiana
File #2007-42
Alexander Cooper, Cert. No. 9456
Cooper, Robertson & Partners, LLP
New York, New York
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since January 1999 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement and accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #2007-43
Regan Young, Cert. No. 12619
Regan Young England Butera, PC
Mt. Holly, New Jersey
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services through a firm that did not possess a current Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect accepted a fine of $300 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-44
John G. Howard, Jr., Cert. No. 7107
Howard & Helmer Architects, P.A.
Overland Park, Kansas
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement and accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #2007-45
James B. Kent II
Kent Development Group
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly was holding himself out as a “project architect” via his firm’s website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to being an “architect”.
File #2007-46
Michael D. Twiss, Cert. No. 13880
The M.T. Studio, LLC
Troy, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since June 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-47
Sir James Robinson, Cert. No. 12731
Robinson Architects, P. C.
File #2007-49
Randall J. Gordon, Cert. No. 4216
Shaker Heights, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that Randall J. Gordon on or about May 2007 pleaded guilty in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas to felony charges of conspiracy, tampering with records and theft in office in connection with his involvement in the construction of the Lorain County Justice Center.
Due to his alleged actions, Gordon violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (2), (3) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703-3-07 (D) (1), (3) and 4703-3-07 (E) (4). Rather than proceed with an administrative hearing, Gordon entered into a settlement agreement whereby he voluntarily agreed to surrender his license to practice architecture in Ohio. Mr. Gordon was sentenced to (3) three years in prison for his conduct in this matter.
File #2007-50
Robert E. Taylor-Weber
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Per his professional resume, this individual allegedly held himself out as a “project architect” while working at Ohio architectural firms. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to being a “project architect” for Ohio architectural firms.
File #2007-53
Dan J. Accrocco, Cert. No. 6749
APA Design, LLC
File #2007-54
Mark D. Levin, Cert. No. 11220
Levin/Brown & Associates, Inc.
Owings Mills, Maryland
File #2007-55
Tim Beeker
Professional Design Services, LLC
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly was offering the provision of “residential architecture” and “light commercial services” via a company website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise his firm’s website.
File #2007-56
Brian G. Fabo, Cert. No. 11898
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Fabo allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3), 4703.15 (A) (5) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703-3-07 (D) (3) and 4703-3-09 (A) for his alleged involvement in aiding and abetting a non-licensed person in the practice of architecture and for not possessing a written contract with his client. This matter was resolved whereby Mr. Fabo entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to successfully complete the NCARB professional conduct monograph and a (4) hour course on “Ethics for Professional Architects”.
File #2007-59
Steven M. Schoener, Cert. No. 13898
Architectural Access
After an investigation, this Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.15 (A) (3), 4703.15 (A) (5) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703-3-07 (E) (1) and 4703-3-09 (A) for his alleged involvement in aiding and abetting non-licensed persons in the practice of architecture and for signing and sealing construction documents which he did not have direct professional knowledge and direct supervisory control of and for not possessing a written contract with his client. This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules regarding the practice of architecture.
File #2007-62 Paul D. Flesher, PE (E-45393)
Akron Public Schools
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A) which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual was being represented as the “school architect” for a local school district when he was actually an Ohio professional engineer. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to being “school architect”.
File #2007-65
Paul F. Madden, Cert. No. 7704
PFM Architecture, Inc.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-66
Sally L. Levine, Cert. No. 13545
Levine Architecture & Design, Ltd.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since October 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for her firm.
File #2007-68
Jack P. Morgan, Cert. No. 13612
A/E Technologies, Inc.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since June 2007 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #2007-69
Mark J. Stockman, Cert. No. 8885
Stockman Architecture, Ltd.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since May 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-70
David R. Glover, Cert. No. 11731
Epoch Design Group, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since May 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #2007-71
Mark D. Cravens, Cert. No. 10600
Marcus Architecture, Ltd.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since February 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-72
Edward M. Monaco, Cert. No. 6327
MSA Architecture, Inc.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
File #2007-73
Gerard J. Neola, Jr., Cert. No. 8291
Cornerstone Architecture, LLC
South Russell, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-74
Jeffrey S. Conner, Cert. No. 13178
Conner Architecture, LLC
Bexley, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since May 2005 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-75
Louis J. Trostel, Cert. No. 9362
Louis J. Trostel Architect, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2007 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-77
John E. Richman, Cert. No. 7727
John E. Richman Architect, LLC
East Liverpool, Ohio
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Richman was found to have provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2007 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). For his actions, Mr. Richman was fined $375. He also obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-78
Ted Kuttrus
Heritage Custom Homes
Dublin, Ohio
This non-architect and firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was claiming via their company website that they had “on-staff architects” when they did not. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to revise their website and delete any reference to architects.
File #2007-80
Samuel V. Diaquila, Cert. No. 8703
Euclid, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined Mr. Diaquila allegedly had provided architectural services without utilizing a written contract with his client for such services, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09 (A). This matter was resolved whereby Mr. Diaquila entered into a settlement agreement and paid a fine of $500.
File #2007-82
Donald Y. Cameron, Jr., Cert. No. 6760
Cameron Design Group, Inc.
Wadsworth, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since February 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #2007-83
Dennis C. Fitzkee, Cert. No. 13604
LSC Design, Inc.
York, Pennsylvania
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since December 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his
firm.
File #06-02
Daniel J. Freytag, Cert. No. 8533
Freytag & Associates Architects & Engineers
Sidney, Ohio
This Ohio architect and architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was soliciting the services of an “Intern Architect” via advertisements in local AIA newsletters. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the architect agreed to delete any reference to the term “Intern Architect”.
File #06-04
David L. Wallace, Cert. No. 8599
Dunedin, Florida
This Ohio architect was found to have allegedly violated the laws and rules of another state in which he was licensed to practice architecture in, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-07 (D) (3). This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to be more cognizant of the laws & rules in any jurisdiction where he practices.
File #06-05
Lisa Sandlin
Lisa Sandlin Design
Hamilton, Ohio
After an investigation, Ms. Sandlin allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Ms. Sandlin, via company business cards, allegedly advertised the provision of “Residential Architecture” and “Architectural Drawings” as part of her services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby she entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to revise her business cards.
File #06-06
John H. Corak
Architectural Designs by John H. Corak
Grove City, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Via his website, Mr. Corak allegedly advertised his firm as a full service architectural firm offering custom architectural services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Corak entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to take down his firm’s website.
File #06-07
Brian Pickard
pickard-design
After an investigation, Mr. Pickard allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Pickard, via a company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Design Services” as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to revise his company website.
File #06-10
Robin J. Fields, Cert. No. 12079
R.J. Fields + Architects
Milford, Ohio
This Ohio architect filed an application for a firm Certificate of Authorization in 2006, even though his firm had been incorporated and allegedly providing architectural services since 2000. It is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A) for any firm to provide or offer architectural services without first obtaining a Certificate of Authorization. This matter was settled amicably whereby the architect was issued a warning letter and advised the Board could fine him for his actions.
File #06-13
Kenneth C. Porter
The Design Depot
North Kingsville, Ohio
After an investigation, Mr. Porter allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Porter, via a company website, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Design Services” as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to revise his company website.
File #06-14
Richard S. Gates, Cert. No. 3855
Richard S. Gates, AIA, Inc.
Novelty, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since May 1993 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, completed the NCARB Professional Monograph, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-15
John A. Susnik
Sunray Window Films, LLC
Independence, Ohio
After an investigation, Mr. Susnik allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Susnik, via his company business cards, allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Design” services as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to revise his company business cards.
File #06-16
James R. Glennon
Architectural Design & Imaging, Inc.
Parma, Ohio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Glennon registered a company with the Ohio Secretary of State under the name, “Architectural Design & Imaging, Inc.” This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed change the name of the firm.
File #06-17
Derrick S. Tarver
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06 and 4703.18 (A), which prohibit non-architects from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Tarver allegedly altered and revised residential construction drawings originally authored by an Ohio architect and submitted the revised drawings still bearing the architect’s seal without the architect’s knowledge or permission. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to refrain from such practices in the future.
File #06-19
James A. Butz, Cert. No. 9105
James Butz, Ltd.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, completed the NCARB Professional Monograph, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-21
Robert A. Maschke, Cert. No. 10447
Robert Maschke Architects, Inc.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since December 2005 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-22
Felix G. Fukui, Cert. No. 13800
Fukui Architects, PC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-23
Stephan H. J. Bricker, Cert. No. 4134
Bricker & Associates, LLC
Maineville, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since September 2002 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, completed the NCARB Professional Monograph, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-24
Michael L. Heiserman, Cert. No. 11739
The Heiserman Group, LLC
Bethesda, Maryland
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, completed the NCARB Professional Monograph, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-25
Thomas R. Little, P. E. (E-55096)
CWWA, Inc.
After an investigation, an Ohio engineering firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly advertised the provision of “Architectural Services” as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to revise its company website.
File #06-27
M. Scott Tedrick, Cert. No. 11183
Tedrick & Associates Architects
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly provided or offered to provide architectural services without utilizing a written contract for such services, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09 (A). A warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to use written contracts in the future.
File #06-28
Gregory L. Lauterbach, Cert. No. 14484
Greg L. Lauterbach Architect, LLC
This non-architect at the time allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual registered a company with the Ohio Secretary of State using the word “Architect” in the name. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he was issued a warning letter and agreed to dissolve the company until he becomes licensed as an architect. Mr. Lauterbach became an Ohio architect in October 2007 and properly registered his firm.
File #06-30
Tom Garber
Drackett & Garber, LLC
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly advertised via their company letterhead, the terminology, “Architectural Solutions”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise its company letterhead.
File #06-32
Frank A. Malek, Cert. No. 13762
Service Star Design Group, LLC
Greenwood Village, Colorado
File #06-33
Leon S. Sampat, Cert. No. 13053
LS Architects, Inc.
Westlake, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since February 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-34
Thomas C. Haeuptle, Cert. No. 6526
Johnson Architecture, Inc.
Knoxville, Tennessee
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000.
File #06-35
James C. Hawthorn, Cert. No. 7946
HMA Associates, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since November 2004 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-36
Richard N. Russell, Cert. No. 6232
Richard N. Russell Architect, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since January 2006 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $500 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-37
Glenn W. Pizzo, Cert. No. 11856
Glenn Pizzo Architect, LLC
Rocky River, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since May 2005 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-38
Ryan Duebber, Cert. No. 13433
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC
File #06-39
Robert S. McGraw, Cert. No. 13007
Legat & Kingscott, LLC
Kalamazoo, Michigan
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since January 2003 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-40
Ronald P. Sorce, Cert. No. 7141
Ronald P. Sorce, AIA, Architects, PC
Arlington Hts., Illinois
File #06-42
Travis P. Mayer, Cert. No. 12054
Mayer Architectural Group, Inc.
Lorain, Ohio
File #06-44
Timothy L. Miller, Cert. No. 12822
Dimensions Architects, Inc.
Kokomo, Indiana
File #06-46
Kerry E. Solomon, Cert. No. 12751
Kerry E. Solomon Architect, Inc.
Carnegie, Pennsylvania
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since March 2000 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-47
Kathleen M. Kocon, Cert. No. 9503
Kocon and Associates, Inc.
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since June 1999 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for her firm.
File #06-48
Mohsen Ghoreishi
The Kohan Group
San Francisco, California
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.17, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural consulting services unless they are currently licensed as an architect in a state or country. Mr. Ghoreishi allegedly represented himself as “architectural consultant” and entered into written contracts for the design of a government building in Marietta, Ohio. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Ghoreishi agreed to not offer or provide consulting services until he is properly licensed as an architect.
File #06-49
Robert V. Buonaspina, Cert. No. 12422
Robert V. Buonaspina, Inc.
An Ohio architect was found to have allegedly provided or offered to provide architectural services without using a written contract between him and his client, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09. This matter was resolved whereby a warning letter was issued to the architect reminding him to utilize written contracts in the future.
File #06-50
Fleming S. Evans, Cert. No. 12646
Fleming Associates Architects, P.C.
Memphis, Tennessee
File #06-51
Bruce A. Harris, Cert. No. 8255
Harris Design Services, Inc.
Columbus Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since June 1997 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for his firm.
File #06-53
Jennifer E. Coleman, Cert. No. 9487
Jennifer Coleman Creative, LLC
After an investigation, the Board determined that this Ohio architect allegedly had provided or offered to provide architectural services since September 2005 through a firm that did not possess a Certificate of Authorization, which is primarily a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.18 (H), (L) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-02 (A). This matter was resolved whereby the architect entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a fine of $1,000 and obtained a certificate of authorization for her firm.
File #06-55
Mary E. McDonnell, Cert. No. 9902
Canfield, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that Ms. McDonnell allegedly had submitted incorrect, improper and unauthorized expense reports and entered fictitious customer names into her employer’s computers. The total financial loss to her employer caused by Ms. McDonnell’s actions was approximately $85,851.
Due to Ms. McDonnell’s improper actions, she violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.15 (A) (3) and Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (D) (3) for engaging in misconduct in the practice of architecture and for failing to comply with the Board’s laws and rules. This matter was resolved whereby Ms. McDonnell entered into a settlement agreement, and accepted a (5) five-year suspension of her license to practice architecture.
File #05-02
James D. Voorhis
Cert. No. 9552
Voorhis Slone Welsh Crossland
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was holding out several of its unlicensed employees as “Staff Architects”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to “Staff Architects” for its unlicensed personnel.
File #05-03
Daniel W. Clinger
Cert. No. 7018
RCM Architects, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was holding out several of its unlicensed employees as “Intern Architects”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to “Intern Architects” for its unlicensed personnel.
File #05-04
John M. Chory
Cert. No. 6519
Trinity Health Group, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was holding out one of its unlicensed employees as an “Architectural Designer”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the Board reiterated its stance on this issue with the firm.
File #05-05
Todd A. Ruhe
iBuilt Company
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Via its website and marketing material, this firm allegedly advertised itself as providing architectural services and having architects on staff. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to revise its website and marketing material.
File #05-06
Christopher J. Ewald
Cert. No. 6086
SSOE, Inc.
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was holding out several of its unlicensed employees as “Architect Intern”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to comply with the Board’s laws as currently written.
File #05-08
Clarence F. Lauthers
Cert. No. 7057
Mansfield, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that architect Clarence Lauthers, allegedly had provided architectural services without utilizing a written contract for such services, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09 (A). A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices and will use written contracts in the future.
File #05-09
Bradley J. Schrock
Cert. No. 12251
360 Architecture
An architect was discovered to have allegedly provided architectural services through a firm that did not possess certificate of authorization, which is a violation of O.R.C. 4703.18 (H). After an investigation, the matter was amicably resolved with the architect applying for, and receiving a certificate of authorization.
File #05-10
Jonathan T. Sims
Casaverde Architecture
This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was advertising itself as “Casaverde Architecture”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise its firm name to “Casaverde Residential Design Services”.
File #05-11
Larry A. Siebieda
Cert. No. 9671
Bellaire, Ohio
After an investigation, the Board determined that architect Larry Siebieda, allegedly had provided architectural services without possessing the degree of direct supervisory control normally expected of architects which is a violation of O.A.C. section 4703-3-07 (E) (1) and for not utilizing a written contract for such services, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09 (A). A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices and will use written contracts in the future.
File #05-12
Richard Barger
Cert. No. 5785
Karlsberger Companies
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. This firm allegedly was advertising the services of an “Architectural Designer”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to “Architectural Designer”.
File #05-13
Michael J. Fitzpatrick
Cert. No. 4586
Architectural Alliance
This Ohio architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.06, which prohibits non-architects from assuming title, abbreviation or words to imply that he or she is an architect or registered architect. The firm was seeking to fill a position of “Architect Graduate” via a local newspaper. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the firm agreed to delete any reference to “Architect Graduate” for its unlicensed personnel.
File #05-14
Rick Ohanian
Home Sweet Earth Home
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. Via his company website, this individual allegedly implied that he was an architect in Ohio. It was later revealed that this individual is an architect in Texas. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise his company website to properly reflect that he is an architect in Texas.
File #05-15
Behrouz E. Shirazi
Behrouz Design Studio
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly advertised the provision of “light commercial design services” and inappropriately used the term “architect” via his resume. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise the language on resume.
File #05-16
Randy Liu
Studio Mana
This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm, via its website, allegedly was advertising the provision of “commercial and residential architecture”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise its website.
File #05-17
James A. Wallis
Cert. No. 9231
James A. Wallis & Associates, LLC
This Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (C) (2), which states an architect shall accurately represent his responsibility in connection with projects or work for which he is claiming credit. This architect allegedly did not indicate on his new website that featured design projects and commissions were completed while employed by, or in association with another firm. This matter was resolved whereby the Board issued a warning letter to the architect.
File #05-19
Daniel L. Barringer
Cert. No. 11398
Lapiz Design
This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was advertising the provision of “architectural design services” via their corporate website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise the language on their website.
File #05-25
Kristofer D. Sperry
Cert. No. 13869
Kristofer Sperry Architects, Inc.
This individual and non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as an “architectural firm”, however did not possess a Certificate of Authorization. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual obtained Ohio licensure as an architect and obtained a firm Certificate of Authorization.
File #05-28
Alesi, Alfred
Roofing Solutions, Inc.
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly advertised that he worked as an “architect” via his company bio. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise the language on his bio.
File #05-29
D. Drew White, Cert. No. 10281
Axis Architecture + Interiors
After an investigation, the Board determined that Mr. White allegedly had provided architectural services with a license that had been lapsed for over 4 years, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H). The Board reinstated Mr. White’s license only after he entered into a settlement agreement whereby he agreed to maintain a valid individual license and firm certificate of authorization.
File #05-30
William G. Berry
BB Consulting Group, Inc.
This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm, via its company letterhead, allegedly advertised “architecture” as part of its services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise its letter and delete any reference to architecture.
File #05-31
Peter D. Foster
Pete Foster Residential Design, LLC
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly advertised via his company website that he offered design services for commercial, mixed use and civic projects. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to revise his website and not engage in the practice of architecture.
File #05-32
Mikhail Sudnitsyn
LMS Group
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly advertised via his company titleblock that he offered “Architecture” as part of his services. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to “Architecture” on his title block.
File #05-33
Bill Davis
Ferguson Construction
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly held himself out as an “architectural designer” via company business cards. This matter was amicably resolved, whereby the individual agreed to revise his business cards.
File #05-34
Lincoln D. Hare
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly provided drawings for a truck service garage. This matter was amicably resolved, whereby the individual agreed to cease and desist from such practices in the future.
File #05-35
Gary E. Gray, Cert. No. 7042
After an investigation, the Board determined that Mr. Gray allegedly had provided architectural services with a license that lapsed December 31, 2003 which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H). The Board renewed Mr. Gray’s license only after he successfully completed NCARB’s Professional Conduct monograph and entered into a settlement agreement whereby he agreed to maintain a valid individual license.
File #05-40
Ed Ziernicki
This non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly stamped residential drawings with a seal claiming to be a “Softplan Architectural Designer”. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to cease and desist from using such a seal or holding himself out as a “Softplan Architectural Designer”.
File #05-41
Kirk E. Denyes
The Truberry Group
This Ohio architect allegedly violated Ohio Administrative Code section 4703-3-07 (D) (3), which states that an architect must comply with the registration laws and rules governing his practice in any jurisdiction. This architect’s license was revoked by the state of North Carolina for allegedly failing to complete mandatory continuing education requirements. An advisory letter was issued to this individual advising him that Ohio now has mandatory continuing education requirements and that it is his obligation to comply with other state’s laws & rules wherever he may be licensed.
2004 Actions
No. 04-06 Pete Foster A non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly was holding himself out as a “residential architect” via a business website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to being an architect.
No. 04-07
David Harala
Cert. No. 6304 After an investigation, the Board determined that an Ohio architect allegedly had provided architectural services with a license that had been lapsed for over 3 years, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H). This matter was resolved whereby the Board reinstated the license and required the architect to complete the “Professional Conduct” monograph.
No. 04-08
Architectural Restoration & Renovation Consultants
Mark Gilles
Cert. No. 6523 An architect was discovered to have allegedly provided architectural services through a firm that did not possess certificate of authorization, which is a violation of O.R.C. 4703.18 (H). After an investigation, the matter was amicably resolved with the architect applying for, and receiving a certificate of authorization.
No. 04-09 William Badillo Cleveland, Ohio Non-architect, William Badillo, of Cleveland, Ohio, has allegedly engaged in fraudulent activity involving the unlicensed practice of architecture, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections, 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H). Mr. Badillo falsely represented himself as an architect to an unsuspecting client in the Brunswick, Ohio area. Then for a fee, he prepared construction drawings for the client’s commercial building and stamped said drawings using a “phony” architectural seal bearing his name. Should you or your staff come into contact with Mr. Badillo, know his place of employment, or review construction documents bearing the “phony” architectural seal shown below, please call the Board immediately.
No. 04-12
Urban Architecture, LLC An architect was discovered to have allegedly provided architectural services through a firm that did not possess certificate of authorization, which is a violation of O.R.C. 4703.18 (H). After an investigation, the matter was amicably resolved with the architect dissolving the firm.
No. 04-16
William Burge A non-architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This individual allegedly was advertising the provision of “architectural drafting services” in a local newspaper. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual agreed to delete any reference to “architectural drafting”.
No. 04-19
Keith A. Edwards
Cert. No. 7471 After an investigation, the Board determined that an Ohio architect allegedly had provided architectural services without utilizing a written contract for such services, which is a violation of O.A.C. 4703-3-09 (A). The Board resolved this matter by issuing the architect a letter reminding the architect to use written contracts in the future.
No. 04-20
Diebold, Inc. This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was advertising the provision of “architectural & engineering services” via their corporate website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise the language on their website and refer to it as “product application services”.
No. 04-21
Jeanne M. Cabral
Cert. No. 9018 The Board received a written complaint against an Ohio architect for allegedly not following the provisions of their written contract. After conducting an investigation, the Board determined that a technical violation might have been committed. The Board resolved this matter by issuing the architect a letter reminding the architect to be more cognizant of the laws and rules regarding written contracts. O.A.C. 4703-3-09 sets forth the provisions architects are required to follow regarding written contracts.
No. 04-22 James L. Dotson Dotson Built Designs, LLC Kent, Ohio Mr. Dotson, a non-architect, allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from offering or providing architectural services. Mr. Dotson allegedly engaged in practice of architecture by offering to provide architectural design services to a client for the design of a commercial building in the Rootstown, Ohio area. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he entered into a settlement agreement and agreed to cease and desist from such practices in the future until he is duly licensed as an architect.
No. 04-23
Wayne L. Norlin
Cert. No. 9399
Design Plus, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI After an investigation, the Board determined that an Ohio architect allegedly had provided architectural services with a license that had been lapsed for over 3 years, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H). This matter was resolved whereby the Board reinstated the license and issued the architect a letter reminding the architect to maintain a current license in Ohio.
No. 04-26
Gamma Technologies, Inc. This non-architectural firm allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from advertising, offering or providing architectural services. This firm allegedly was advertising the provision of “architectural planning services” via their corporate website. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the company agreed to revise the language on their website and not use the term “architectural planning”.
No. 04-27
Dan Warren
Canal Fulton, OH A non-architect, allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.06, 4703.18 (A) and 4703.18 (H), which prohibit non-architects and non-architectural firms from offering or providing architectural services. Allegedly, this individual inadvertently caused a residential garage drawing to be submitted with an architect’s registration seal without the architect’s knowledge or consent. This matter was amicably resolved whereby the individual apologized for the error and any trouble this matter may have caused.
File No. 04-02 Anthony G. Dorsch Cert. No. 5349 Cranberry Twp., PA Mr. Dorsch’s Certificate of Qualification lapsed December 31, 1991. It was discovered that he had engaged in the unlicensed practice of architecture by preparing plans for a restaurant in the Youngstown, Ohio area in 2003. After being made aware that his license had lapsed, he applied for reinstatement. After an administrative hearing, the Board voted to deny Mr. Dorsch’s application for reinstatement of his license.
File No. 04-13 Mark A. Line, P. E. First Choice Consultant Findlay, Ohio This firm was originally an engineering company, not an architectural firm. However, they have allegedly held themselves out to the public as an “Architectural & Engineering” firm via telephone directories and other various marketing and business brochures. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby they have agreed to cease and desist from holding themselves out as architects until they meet the requirements of an architectural firm. As of April 2004, this firm applied for and was granted a certificate of authorization, and is now a legitimate architectural firm.
File No. 04-14 John W. Winterich, III John W. Winterich & Assoc. Cleveland, Ohio This firm specializes in stained glass contracting, and is not an architectural firm. However, they have allegedly held themselves out to the public as offering “Architectural Services” via a Catholic Diocese telephone directory. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby they have agreed to cease and desist from such practices.
No. 04-15 Gary Bush Murray Commercial Interiors Wilmington, Ohio Alleged to have engaged in the unlicensed practice of architecture by offering to provide architectural design services involving a union hall in the Dayton, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices.
2003 Actions
File No. 00-36 Brian M. Edison
Alleged to have contracted and provided architectural design services through an Ohio architect without first obtaining a certificate of authorization. The project involved a new restaurant in the Columbus, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices. The Ohio architect has been disciplined for his involvement.
File No. 00-37
Software Architects, Inc.
This firm is a software consulting company, not an architectural firm. However, they have allegedly held themselves out to the public as "Software Architects" via telephone directories and other various marketing and business brochures. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby they have agreed to change its firm name, and to destroy all business cards and marketing material portraying themselves as "Software Architects" by September 2002.
File No. 00-38 Audio Architects
Groveport, Ohio
This firm is an audio video company, not an architectural firm. However, they have allegedly held themselves out to the public as "Audio Architects" via Columbus telephone directories. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby they have agreed to change its firm name, and to destroy all business cards and marketing material portraying themselves as "Audio Architects".
File No. 01-02
Scot A. Draughn, Cert. No. 10767
Marysville, Ohio
Alleged to have aided & abetted an unlicensed person in the practice of architecture by providing architectural services through this individual at a time when this individual was not licensed to offer and/or provide architectural services. The project involved the design of a new restaurant in the Columbus, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby Mr. Draughn was issued a Letter of Reprimand and required to pass the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph.
File No. 01-14
Richard G. Perales
University of Dayton
Facilities Planning & Construction
Allegedly unlicensed staff with the Facilities Planning & Construction dept. for the university engaged in the unlicensed practice of architecture by providing architectural design services for extensive interior renovations to buildings on the University of Dayton campus. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby the university will employ or engage architects and/or engineers for all campus projects requiring a building permit and the seal of a design professional.
File No. 01-18
Alleged to have taken plans and specifications originally prepared and developed by another architect for renovations to an office building in Tiffin, Ohio and completely reÂcreated the same drawings and submitted them as his own for a permit without first obtaining the written consent of the original architect.
Additionally, Mr. Roth allegedly provided architectural services without a written contract between himself and the owner. Mr. Roth entered into a settlement agreement whereby he accepted a letter of reprimand and will be required to successfully pass the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph.
File No. 02-15
Peter C. Snyder, Cert. No. 6460
Alleged to have aided & abetted an unlicensed person in the practice of architecture by providing architectural services through this individual at a time when this individual was not licensed to offer and/or provide architectural services. The project involved the design of a new warehouse in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby Mr. Snyder was issued a Letter of Reprimand, placed on (12) twelve-months probation and required to pass the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph.
File No. 02-16
Bill Batson
Batson & Associates
Covington, Kentucky
Mr. Batson is an architect licensed in Kentucky, but is not licensed in Ohio. He is alleged to have offered architectural services in Ohio for the design of a new warehouse in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Mr. Batson engaged an Ohio architect to review and seal the construction documents and to act as architect of record. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices. The Ohio architect has been disciplined for his actions.
File No. 02-21
Gary Acker
Acker Design Services
Alleged to have engaged in the unlicensed practice of architecture by offering to provide design services through an Ohio engineer for renovations to a commercial business in the Columbus, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices.
File No. 02-22
Roger D. Bennett
R. D. Bennett Construction
Xenia, Ohio
Alleged to have engaged in the unlicensed practice of architecture by offering to provide architectural design services for an addition and interior alterations to a commercial building in the Xenia, Ohio area. A settlement agreement was entered into whereby he will cease and desist from such practices.
Historical Architecture Cases
2002 State of Ohio v. Seow K. Ng of ACD, Inc. (Franklin County) Case No. 02 CVH 04-3672
Mr. Ng was not an architect; he was an unlicensed designer. He had previously entered into a settlement agreement in June of 2001 with the Board agreeing to not engage in the practice of architecture. For that offense, he had prepared drawings for interior renovations for a nightclub in Reynoldsburg, Ohio in 2001 and had engaged architect William Mokris to seal the plans.
In December of 2001, he was found to have affixed the registration seal of recently deceased architect, Arthur Brown onto drawings for an addition to a church in Columbus, Ohio. It should be noted that Mr. Ng was allegedly working with Mr. Brown on the church project until he died in August 2001. However, after Mr. Brown passed away, Mr. Ng continued to provide architectural services on the church project and affix Mr. Brown’s seal to the plans.
Due to the continued practice of architecture, and the use of a deceased architect’s seal, the Board filed for a permanent injunction against Mr. Ng to prevent him from continuing to provide architectural services.
The Board, by an Agreed Judgment Entry through the Franklin County, Court of Common Pleas has permanently enjoined Mr. Ng from continuing to provide architectural services until he obtains a Certificate of Qualification to practice architecture issued by the Board.
-April 4, 2002
2001 State of Ohio v. Norman J. Brown of Goldwing Enterprise, (Franklin County) Case No. 01 CVH 05-04334
Mr. Brown was not an architect; he was an unlicensed designer. The Board filed for the permanent injunction because of the allegations that Mr. Brown, who is not an architect, represented himself as an architect and contracted to provide and offer architectural services in November of 2000 for renovations to the building for the “Eritrean Community Association” on 3040 Astor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
The Board believed that Mr. Brown illegally prepared the drawings, then placed the forged registration seal and signature of an architect, along with the forged seal of an engineer onto the drawings and submitted them to the City of Columbus for a building permit. The architect and engineer denied any involvement or knowledge of the project.
Mr. Brown entered into a Consent Order and Judgment Entry with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, whereby he was permanently enjoined from holding himself out as an architect or representing that he is an architect, or practicing architecture or offering to provide architectural services until he obtains a certificate of qualification and a certificate of authorization from the Board of Examiners of Architects. -June 14, 2001
2001 State of Ohio v. James L. Taylor, (Montgomery County) Case No. 2001CV1051
Mr. Taylor was not an architect; he was an unlicensed designer. Mr. Taylor was continuing to engage in the practice of architecture, despite entering into a settlement agreement with the Board in 1993 and agreeing to not engage in the practice architecture. In the Summer of 2000, it was discovered that Mr. Taylor had designed and prepared architectural documents for a two-story addition to a stair enclosure for a private lodge in Dayton, Ohio. The Board voted to seek a permanent injunction against Mr. Taylor through the courts.
Mr. Taylor entered into a Consent Decree and Judgement Entry with the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, whereby by he was permanently enjoined from continuing to provide architectural designs, and from continuing to practice architecture without a certificate of qualification to practice architecture or a certificate of authorization to provide architectural services from the State Board of Examiners of Architects. -April 4, 2001
2000 State of Ohio v. James R. Goodloe, (Montgomery County) Case No. 00-5947
Mr. Goodloe was not an architect; he was an unlicensed designer. Mr. Goodloe was continuing to engage in the practice of architecture, despite entering into a settlement agreement with the Board in 1995 and agreeing to not engage in the practice architecture. In the spring of 2000, it was discovered that Mr. Goodloe had designed and prepared architectural documents for a new restaurant in Dayton, Ohio. The Board voted to seek a permanent injunction against Mr. Goodloe through the courts.
Mr. Goodloe entered into a Consent Decree and Judgment Entry with the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, whereby by he was permanently enjoined from continuing to provide architectural designs, and from continuing to practice architecture without a certificate of qualification to practice architecture or a certificate of authorization to provide architectural services from the State Board of Examiners of Architects. -December 18, 2000
2000 State of Ohio v. Dennis F. Baraga, (Cuyahoga County) Case No. 415189 Mr. Baraga was not an architect; he is an unlicensed designer specializing in the design & interior layouts of dental offices. Mr. Baraga was continuing to engage in the practice of architecture, despite previous warnings from the Board in 1995. In the spring of 2000, it was discovered that Mr. Baraga had designed and prepared architectural documents for a dental office in Canton, Ohio. The Board voted to seek a permanent injunction against Mr. Baraga through the courts.
Mr. Baraga entered into a Consent Decree and Judgment Entry with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, whereby by he was permanently enjoined from continuing to provide architectural designs, and from continuing to practice architecture without a certificate of qualification to practice architecture or a certificate of authorization to provide architectural services from the State Board of Examiners of Architects. -December 13, 2000
1999 State of Ohio v. Mark Cavinder, (Shelby County) Case No. 99CV 98
Mr. Cavinder, who was not an architect, continued to engage in the practice of architecture despite entering into a settlement agreement with the Board in 1997. In late 1998, it was discovered that Mr. Cavinder had designed and prepared architectural documents for a new funeral home in Sidney, Ohio, therefore violating his settlement agreement he entered into with the Board.
The Board voted to seek a permanent injunction against Mr. Cavinder through the courts. Mr. Cavinder entered into a Consent Decree and Judgment Entry with the Shelby County Common Pleas Court, whereby by he was permanently enjoined from continuing to provide architectural designs, and from continuing to practice architecture without a certificate of qualification to practice architecture or a certificate of authorization to provide architectural services from the State Board of Examiners of Architects. Mr. Cavinder was also ordered to pay costs. -June 28, 1999
1994 State of Ohio v. R. A. Long & Assoc., (Franklin County) Case No. 93CVH09-6333
Mr. Long, who was not an architect, continued to engage in the practice of architecture despite warnings from the State Board of Examiners of Architects. Mr. Long provided architectural services for all types of residential and commercial structures. The State Board of Examiners filed suit against Mr. Long in hopes of obtaining a permanent injunction against him, thus permanently enjoining him from the practice of architecture.
Evidence, depositions and expert witness testimony was presented in this case. The judge found that Mr. Long had wrongfully engaged in the practice of architecture, had wrongfully offered and provided architectural services, had wrongfully offered and provided architectural services without designating a partner as being responsible for architectural decisions, had wrongfully offered and provided architectural services without a certificate of authorization.
Th judge stated in her opinion, “where one drafts plans that are so complete that the builder could construct the structure from said plan, and the plans would require expert skill and knowledge to complete, to draft such plans without proper training, including certification for the Board of Examiners of Architect, would constitute the unauthorized practice of architecture”.
The court granted the State Board its permanent injunction against Mr. Long and ordered Mr. Long to pay costs. -November 30, 1994
1990 Scott Webb v. Midstates Restaurants, Inc., (Butler County) Case No. CV88-11-1665
Mr. Webb, who was not an architect, filed suit for the recovery of monies owed for architectural and design services. Mr. Webb prepared design documents for a proposed commercial structure. Mr. Webb received partial payment for his services when the client decided to stop the project. Mr. Webb demanded payment for the balance of what is owed to him.
The client refused to pay Mr. Webb, based upon the fact that he was not a licensed architect. Mr. Webb then filed suit. The court heard expert witness testimony that stated the plans prepared by Mr. Webb were a clear example of the practice of architecture. The plans contained (19) pages for a two-story commercial building complete with an elaborate foundation, specifications, dimensions, details, hardware and interior schedules.
The judge stated, “the issue involved in this lawsuit is whether or not a non-architect can recover fees for architectural services, no matter how perfectly the services are rendered”. The judge went on to say, “we have concluded that architectural services were rendered and we also conclude that a non-architect rendered those services and we find that reasonable minds can come to but one conclusion on the facts in this case and that they are adverse to the plaintiff (Mr. Webb)”. The court ruled in favor of Midstates Restaurants. -December 19, 1990
1982 State of Ohio v. J. T. Danielle, (Hamilton County) Case No.
Mr. Danielle, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture and the fraudulent use of an architect’s seal. Mr. Danielle was found guilty in the Court of Common Pleas. -October 21, 1982
1981 State of Ohio v. Design Collective, (Franklin County) Case No. 81-227
In March of 1981, Design Collective appealed the decision of the Appeals Court to the State Supreme Court. However, the State Supreme Court did not hear the case. Therefore, the Court of Appeal’s decision stands. The Board had successfully enjoined Design Collective from engaging in the practice of architecture.
1980 State of Ohio v. Design Collective, (Franklin County) Case No. 80-AP-425
The Franklin County Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s decision and held that, “no other conclusion can be reached but the defendant, Design Collective did not limit its services to an interior plan or layout but went much further and designed the building itself”.
The Court of Appeals went on to say that evidence shows that Design Collective designed a building, prepared preliminary plans and drawings, prepared the necessary specifications, and bidding documents and then served as consultant during the construction of the building, all in violation of R.C. 4703.18 (A), which prohibits unlicensed persons from practicing architecture. -December 11, 1980
1980 State of Ohio v. Design Collective, Inc., (Franklin County) Case No. 79CV-02-591
Design Collective was not an architectural firm; they were an interior design firm. They have engaged in the practice of architecture by providing preliminary designs for a proposed “Planned Parenthood” building in Toledo, Ohio. In February of 1979, the Board of Examiners of Architects filed court action seeking an injunction against Design Collective for the unlawful practice of architecture.
In March of 1979, an evidentiary hearing before a court referee took place. Both sides provided extensive evidence and testimony. In March of 1980, the court referee offered his official report, findings of fact and conclusions of law. The referee ruled that Design Collective did not engage in the practice of architecture, therefore dismissing the Board’s complaint. In May of 1980, the appointed judge reviewed and adopted the referee’s decision, therefore officially dismissing the Board’s complaint against Design Collective. -May 7, 1980
1972 State of Ohio v. Paul M. Zaima, (Lucas County) Case No. 71-1911
Mr. Zaima, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture. Mr. Zaima entered into a consent decree, whereby he is permanently enjoined from representing himself as an architect and practicing architecture. -June 16, 1972
1971 State of Ohio v. James E. Burgess, (Butler County) Case No. 69-1314
Mr. Burgess, who was not an architect, was charged with unlawfully entering upon the practice of architecture. Mr. Burgess provided architectural services to the owner of a shopping center. Mr. Burgess pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty by the Middletown Municipal Court. Mr. Burgess was fined $50 & costs, all suspended on the condition that he not reappear in court and refrain from practicing architecture. -June 15, 1971
1970 State of Ohio v. Fritz Kunz / Lima Lumber Co., (Allen County) Case No. 55090
Mr. Kunz, who was not an architect, and Lima Lumber which was not an architectural firm, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture. A Journal entry was entered into whereby Mr. Kunz and the Lima Lumber Co. voluntarily consented to and agreed to be permanently enjoined from engaging in the practice of architecture. The judge stated, “failure to abide by this decree will place the defendants in contempt of court”. -April 14, 1970
1967 State of Ohio v. Harry C. Dailey, (Morrow County) Case No. 7767
Mr. Dailey, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture. The court, after hearing the evidence and testimony found Mr. Dailey guilty. No fine was assessed, but Mr. Dailey paid court costs. -May 22, 1967
1966 State of Ohio v. William K. Kaufman, (Franklin County) Case No. 1931
Mr. Kaufman, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture for an addition to the St. Philips Lutheran Church. Evidence was presented on both sides. The court ruled that with the evidence presented, it could not find sufficient evidence to support what Mr. Kaufman had done required expertise. Therefore he had not engaged in the practice of architecture and was found not guilty. –March 21, 1966
1965 State of Ohio v. Ray Battig, (Lucas County) Case No. 03062
Mr. Battig, who was not an architect, was found to have held himself out as an architect to the public. The Oregon Municipal court found Mr. Battig guilty and fined him $50 and costs. -November 26, 1965
1964 Elephant Lumber Co. v. Helen Johnson, (Ross County) Case No. 500
The Elephant Lumber Co. was not an architectural firm. They provided designs for a nursing home to Ms. Johnson. For unknown reasons, Ms. Johnson did not pay the bill to Elephant Lumber and Elephant Lumber filed action in the Municipal Court of Chillicothe. The court entered a default judgment against Ms. Johnson on July 15, 1963.
Ms. Johnson filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals, Ross County. The Appeals Court reversed the lower court’s decision and stated, “to practice the profession of architecture in Ohio and to recover in an action for such services, it is necessary to obtain a license as prescribed by law; that a contract for such services entered into by one who is not so licensed and registered is void”. -June 11, 1964
1962 Ralph Fanning, PE v. College of Steubenville, (Jefferson County) Case No. 1124
Mr. Fanning, who was a professional engineer, filed an appeal to reverse the lower court’s decision of April 27, 1961 to not allow him the right to collect architectural fees because he was not an architect.
The Court of Appeals re-affirmed the lower court’s decision. In 1963, the Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear the case. -August 25, 1962
1962 Friedman v. Mincher, (Mahoning County) Case No. 162002
Mr. Mincher, who was not an architect, was enjoined from preparing drawings in a suite filed in 1960 in Common Pleas Court. Mr. Mincher was again cited in Common Pleas Court in 1962 for contempt for continued violations. Mr. Mincher was found guilty and sentenced in Common Pleas Court.
1961 Outcault v. Green, (Cuyahoga County) Case No. 734699
Mr. Greene, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture for the preparation of drawings for apartments. The petition was dismissed in Common Pleas Court. -July 1, 1961
1961 Ralph Fanning, PE v. College of Steubenville, (Jefferson County) Case No. 48,328
Mr. Fanning, who was a professional engineer, tried to collect fees for the provision of architectural services provided to the College of Steubenville. The court ruled that since Mr. Fanning’s contract and scope of services were primarily architectural in nature, he could not collect payment for such services from the college of Steubenville because he was not an architect. -April 27, 1961
1960 Robert W. Lecklider v. William A. Gunter, Jr., (Montgomery County) Case No. 115236
Mr. Gunter, who was previously enjoined from engaging in the practice of architecture, was found to have violated the 1959 decree. After entering into that decree, Mr. Gunter accepted and performed the services of an architect and was in violation of the original court order. Mr. Gunter was found guilty of contempt of the prior court order and was fined $200 and costs. -August 17, 1960
1959 Robert W. Lecklider v. William A. Gunter, Jr., (Montgomery County) Case No. 115236
Mr. Gunter, who was not an architect, was charged with engaging in the practice of architecture while not being licensed as an architect. Mr. Gunter entered into a decree, hereby permanently enjoining him from engaging in the practice of architecture until he is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Architects. -March 6, 1959
1958 State of Ohio v. Robert J. Redwine, (Hamilton County) Case No. 16 Mr. Redwine, who was not an architect, was charged with the unlawful practice of architecture. Mr. Redwine provided architectural designs for the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Reading, Ohio. Mr. Redwine was found guilty of engaging in the practice of architecture while not holding a certificate of qualification.
The judge in his opinion stated, “the law involved in this case is an exercise of what we call police power of the State which allows the legislature to pass legislation and to make regulations in the interest of the public health, safety and morals”. The judge further stated, “The laws requiring certain qualifications as to persons practicing architecture, especially in connection with the designing of assembly halls and meeting places, are intended to protect the public”. -August 25, 1958
1958 Robert W. Lecklider v. David E. Termohlen, (Montgomery County) Case No. 114127
Mr. Termohlen, who was not an architect, was charged with the unlawful practice of architecture. Mr. Termohlen admitted in a written answer to the court that he did engage in the practice of architecture. As a result of Mr. Termohlen’s admissions, he was permanently enjoined from engaging in the practice of architecture until such time as he licensed by the Board as an architect. -July 23, 1958
1958 State of Ohio v. John E. Feathers, (Summit County) Case No. 262911
Mr. Feathers, who was not an architect, was charged with the unlawful practice of architecture and holding himself out as an architect. Mr. Feathers entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. However, he was found guilty of engaging in the practice of architecture, but not guilty of holding himself out. Mr. Feathers was fined $100, which was suspended on the condition that he not repeat the offense. -May 31, 1958
1956 State of Ohio v. Gennaro G. Albanese, (Lucas County) Case No. 33252
Mr. Albanese, who was not an architect, was charged with four counts of the unlicensed practice of architecture regarding the design of four different buildings. Mr. Albanese was found not guilty on two of the counts, and pleaded guilty to the other two counts of unlicensed practice. Mr. Albanese was fined $25 and costs on each of the two counts and then suspended the same. -December 27, 1956
1952 State of Ohio v. Raymond G. Eberenz, (Montgomery County) Case No. 1671
Mr. Eberenz, who was not an architect, was found guilty in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County for practicing architecture without a certificate of qualification. Mr. Eberenz had prepared drawings for (four) six-family apartments in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Eberenz was fined $200 plus costs, with the fine suspended. The judge commented, “this case is a matter affecting public safety, therefore, it is a matter of importance”. -July 9, 1952
1950 Thomas W. Newman v. Dewess, (Franklin County) Case No. 178118
Mr. Newman, who was not an architect, filed suit to recover design fees for services rendered to Mr. Dewess. The court denied Mr. Newman recovery of architectural design fees and ruled in favor of Mr. Dewess on the basis of Mr. Dewess’ motion that Mr. Newman was suing on an illegal contract and that he performed architectural services prior to obtaining a license to practice architecture. -October 9, 1950
1947 W. S. McGill, v. Louie Carlos, (Guernsey County) Case No. 18665 Mr. McGill, who was not an architect, but rather a builder, was denied his design fees for services rendered on a residence. The court ruled that a person who is “not a registered architect may not prepare complete plans and specifications for a building, when expert knowledge and skill are required, and that such laws apply to persons engaged in single isolated architectural transactions as well as persons attempting to practice architecture as a business.”
The court also held that “a contract made in violation of a valid statute is unlawful and void, and will not be enforced”. - December 27, 1947
1941 Thomas W. Newman v. Fred S. Morrison, (Columbus, Ohio) Case No. 258098
Mr. Newman, who was not an architect, filed suit to recover design fees for services rendered to Mr. Morrison. The court denied Mr. Newman recovery of architectural design fees and ruled in favor of Mr. Morrison. The court ruled, “the contract for architectural services was made contrary to law, and such contract or agreement made or services rendered in violation of statutes is void”.
“It is the court’s opinion that services rendered in this case constituted the practice of architecture and were a were a violation of G.C. 1334-17, which states “it shall be unlawful for any person in the State of Ohio to enter upon the practice of architecture in the State of Ohio”. -September 22, 1941
Landscape Architect Disiplinary Actions
File #2012-1 Susan Muenzer, Cert. No. 418 Waterville, Ohio
Ms. Muenzer indicated on her 2011-2013 renewal application that she had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that she allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (A), (F), 4703.45 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-01 (G), 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3), 4703:1-1-06 (I), 4703:1-3-04 (C) (4) and 4703:1-3-04 (E) (3).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Ms. Muenzer entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for her actions and successfully completed the deficient continuing education requirements and an NCARB ethics monograph. This matter was closed May 2012.
File #2012-2 Todd C. Martz Cert. No. 865 Oberlin, Ohio
Mr. Martz indicated on his 2011-2013 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that he allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (A), (F), 4703.45 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-01 (G), 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3), 4703:1-1-06 (I), 4703:1-3-04 (C) (4) and 4703:1-3-04 (E) (3).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Martz entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the deficient continuing education requirements and an NCARB ethics monograph. This matter was closed May 2012.
File #2012-4 Maurice C. DeHoff, Cert. No. 585 Homeworth, Ohio
Mr. DeHoff indicated on his 2011-2013 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that he allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (A), (F), 4703.45 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-01 (G), 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3), 4703:1-1-06 (I), 4703:1-3-04 (C) (4) and 4703:1-3-04 (E) (3).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. DeHoff entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the deficient continuing education requirements and an NCARB ethics monograph. This matter was closed May 2012.
File #2012-5 Zachary B. Zuik Cert. No. 1082 Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Mr. Zuik indicated on his 2011-2013 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting an audit, it was determined that he allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (A), (F), 4703.45 (A) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-01 (G), 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3), 4703:1-1-06 (I), 4703:1-3-04 (C) (4) and 4703:1-3-04 (E) (3).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Zuik entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $1,000 fine for his actions and successfully completed the deficient continuing education requirements and an NCARB ethics monograph. This matter was closed May 2012.
File #2010-2 Robert Neal Bell Grassroots Landscaping Shadyside, Ohio
After receiving a complaint, it was determined that Mr. Bell allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.32 (A) which prohibit non-landscape architects from representing themselves to be landscape architects. Per Mr. Bell’s company business card, he represented himself as a landscape architect. This matter was amicably resolved whereby Mr. Bell agreed to remove any references to being a landscape architect. This matter was closed February 2010.
File #2010-5 James M. Houk, Cert. No. 442 Gahanna, Ohio
Mr. Houk indicated on his 2009-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that he allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (C), (F) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3) and 4703:1-1-06 (I).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Houk entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed May 2010.
File #2010-6 John C. McFarland, Jr., Cert. No. 767 Mentor, Ohio
Mr. McFarland indicated on his 2009-2011 renewal application that he had completed the mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, after conducting a random audit, it was determined that he allegedly failed to complete the mandatory continuing education requirements, which is a violation of Ohio Revised Code 4703.41 (C), (F) and Ohio Administrative Code 4703:1-1-06 (B) (1), (3) and 4703:1-1-06 (I).
This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. McFarland entered into a settlement agreement, accepted a $500 fine for his actions and successfully completed the continuing education requirements. This matter was closed May 2010.
File #2010-27 Eric Sagle Pataskala, Ohio
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Sagle allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.32 (A) which prohibit non-landscape architects from representing themselves as Graduate Landscape Architects.
Per Mr. Sagle’s personal profile on the social network LinkedIn, he represented himself to be a Graduate Landscape Architect. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove any references to being a Graduate Landscape Architect. This matter was closed November 2010.
File #2010-32 Christopher R. Sherburne Marysville, Ohio
After receiving an inquiry, it was determined that Mr. Sherburne allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code section 4703.32 (A) which prohibit non-landscape architects from representing themselves as Landscape Architects.
Per Mr. Sherburne’s job application, he represented himself as a Landscape Architect because he holds a bachelors degree in landscape architecture. This matter was amicably resolved whereby he agreed to remove any references to being a landscape architect. This matter was closed November 2010.
File #2010-35 Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc. Washington, DC
It was discovered that the Washington, DC based landscape architecture firm of Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc. allegedly was hired to serve as consultants to an Ohio architecture firm to provide and offer landscape architecture services for the grounds at the South Franklin Retirement Community in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 2009.
Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc. allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.32 (A), 4703.331 (A) and 4703.33 (B) because they were not registered in Ohio, nor were any of their employees. Due to their cooperation and lack of understanding of Ohio’s consultant laws and rules, the Board issued an advisement letter reminding them to be more cognizant of Ohio laws and rules prior to providing services in Ohio. This matter was closed November 2010. The Ohio architecture firm is being investigated for their role in this project.
File #2008-08 Joe Chiavaroli Going Green Lawn Care, Ltd. Upper Arlington, Ohio
This non-landscape architect allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.32 (A) and 4703.331 (D) which prohibit non-landscape architects and firms from advertising, offering or providing landscape architectural services. Mr. Chiavaroli allegedly advertised the provision of “Landscape Architecture” services via a marketing brochure when his firm did not meet the definition of a design/build firm as stated in Ohio Revised Code 4703.332 because he did not directly employ or enter into a contract with an Ohio landscape architect to provide landscape architectural services. This matter was resolved amicably whereby Mr. Chiavaroli agreed to delete any references to “landscape architecture” on his company brochures. This matter was closed May 2008.
File #LA 05-01 Donn B. Angus, Cert. No 1040 Medina, Ohio
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Angus was found to have violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.41 (C), (F) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703:1-3-04 (D) (3) and 4703:1-3-04 (E) for pleading guilty on February 27, 2004 to charges of grand theft, a felony of the 4th degree for offenses occurring on or about November 4, 2002 through on or about September 8, 2003 involving his former employer, the Akron Zoological park. Mr. Angus, while employed as the director of projects and planning for the Akron Zoological Park, used zoo funds and property for his own personal use which was a fraudulent and deceitful act. As a result of his conduct and felony conviction which was directly related to the practice of landscape architecture, his license to practice landscape architecture was revoked in February 2006.
File #LA 05-02 Joseph E. Looby, Cert. No. 856 Columbus, Ohio
After an investigation, it was determined that Mr. Looby allegedly violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.32 (A) and 4703.41 (F) and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703:1-1-04 (A), 4703:1-1-04 (B) and 4703:1-3-04 (D) (3) for continuing to hold himself out as a landscape architect, provide landscape architecture services and stamp landscape architecture documents as landscape architect of record for R. D. Zande and Associates, Inc. while his license to practice had been lapsed since October 31, 1998.This matter was informally resolved whereby Mr. Looby entered into a settlement agreement, completed the Professional Conduct NCARB monograph and accepted a $500 fine for his actions and renewed his license. This matter was closed August 2005.
File #LA 04-01 Timothy J. Shepperd, Cert. No. 691 Dublin, Ohio
After an administrative hearing, Mr. Shepperd was found to have violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4703.32 A, 4703.41 (A), (B), (C), (F) and 4703.45 (A); and Ohio Administrative Code sections 4703:1-1-04 (A), (B), and 4703:1-3-04 (C), (4); 4703:1-3-04 (D), (1), and (E), (3) for submitting a check for the renewal of his 2004-2005 license, which was returned due to insufficient funds. Despite multiple requests from the Board, he failed to submit certified funds to replace the returned check. As a result of his conduct, his license to practice landscape architecture was revoked in October 2004.
Amy Kobe, CAE, Hon AIA Executive Director 77 S. High Street, 16th Floor • Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108 Tel: (614) 466-2316 • Fax: (614) 644-9048