Jim Ryan is Chairman of JPRA Architects, the multi-award winning firm which he founded in 1978. As Chairman, Jim provides input and guidance to the architectural design staff and serves as the director of the firm's marketing and business development activities. Jim received his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University (LTU), and in 1997 he was presented with the University's first annual "Distinguished Alumni Architectural Award." Jim is a registered architect in 20 states and is a member of the AIA, ICSC, ULI and NCARB. Jim has lectured at schools and universities and has been both speaker and chairperson at various ICSC and ULI functions. Most recently, he was Chairman for the 2002 ICSC CenterBuild Conference. |