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Brad Dietzenbach

Assoc. AIA / Principal Partner

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Brad is a Principal Partner at the firm with experience in schematic design, design development, construction documents, contract development, construction administration, estimating, and inspection services. Mr. Dietzenbach also oversees daily operations of the firm, project development and scheduling, and client relations. He had three years of experience with another architectural firm prior to joining VanDeWalle Architects in 1996.

Recent projects include:

  • FiveSouth Redevelopment / Mixed-Use – Bismarck, ND
  • First Bank & Trust @ Dawley Farms – Sioux Falls, SD
  • First Line Funding Group – Madison, SD
  • Madison Park Townhomes – Vermillion, SD
  • Grand Harmony Apartments – Cheyenne, WY
  • Security Savings Bank – George, IA
  • Kennedy Park Townhomes – Wahpeton, ND

Education

Northern State University
A.S. Pre-Architecture, 1994
B.S. Industrial Technologies, 1996

Katie Krantz

NCARB, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHC / Partner

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Katie is a partner at the firm with a full range of experience in the architectural field including: design, project management, construction documents, and construction administration. She joined the firm in July 2008 after receiving her Master of Architecture degree from North Dakota State University. Katie’s credentials include LEED AP BD+C and PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), the most stringent energy accreditation in the US which focuses on high performance, low energy design.

Education

North Dakota State University
Master of Architecture, 2008
B.S. in Environmental Design, 2007

Certifications

U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Accredited Professional, 2009
PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant, 2016

Registrations

Licensed Architect in South Dakota (#13253), Iowa (#06777), North Dakota (#2352), Minnesota (#51158), Wyoming (C-2948), Colorado (ARC.00403782), Nebraska (A-4750), Kansas (7730) & Wisconsin (13229-5).

Travis Stuntebeck

LEED AP BD+C / Project Manager

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Travis is a project manager with experience in construction documents, schematic design and design development with the most recent version of Building Information Modeling (B.I.M.) software, and construction administration. He graduated from Southeast Technical Institute in 2001 and accepted a position at VanDeWalle Architects. Mr. Stuntebeck is a LEED Accredited Professional demonstrating a thorough understanding of green building techniques, the LEED Green Building Rating System, and the certification process governed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Education

Augustana College
Pre-Architecture, 1999

Southeast Technical Institute
A.S. Architectural Engineering Technology, 2001

Certifications

U.S. Green Building Council: 2009; LEED Accredited Professional

Aaron Johnson

NCARB, AIA / Project Architect

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Aaron is a project architect with experience in schematic design, design development, construction documents, architectural renderings and planning studies with the most recent version of Building Information Modeling (B.I.M.) software. His studies at North Dakota State University included a concentration on historical preservation. Aaron is back with VanDeWalle Architects after working for a large firm in the Minneapolis metro area. Prior to that, Aaron completed a summer internship with VanDeWalle.

Education

North Dakota State University
Master of Architecture, 2015
B.S. in Environmental Design, 2014

Registrations

Licensed Architect in South Dakota

Cody Hunt

Architectural Designer

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Cody is a project manager with experience in schematic design, design development, construction documents, shop drawing review, and contract administration service. Cody had two years experience in custom home design field prior to joining VanDeWalle Architects in 2019.

Recent projects include:

  • Liberty Square Apartments – Casper, WY
  • American Bank and Trust – Watertown, SD
  • Kroese and Kroese Office Building – Sioux Center, IA
  • Edgebrook Townhomes – Brookings, SD
  • Sioux Center Townhomes – Sioux Center, IA
  • Northport Apartments – North Sioux City, IA

Education

BDA in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, 2013

AAS in Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology from Southeast Technical Institute, 2008

I have had the pleasure of working with VanDeWalle Architects for over 15 years, and I have yet to be disappointed with our interactions and my experience. They are a very creative and competitive group, who work very well in collaboration with any team or customer.

Chris Thorkelson, CEO/President