GARY MATCZAK, AIA
| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Gary has extensive hands on experience in new construction design projects, building renovation projects and surveying existing building conditions. He has developed drawings and details to deal with new construction projects as well as many renovations and additions, and investigated hundreds of buildings documenting existing conditions. |
| Gary started his professional career in 1979 with the firm of Heidt Evans Salata Architects in Partnership, spending more than 18 years with the firm and its succeeding firm, Evans Salata Architects. In 1997 Evans Salata Architects was purchased by the Oil City based firm of Strickland Best Architects, eventually forming into Evans Strickland Best Architects. |
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It was during this latest transformation that Gary decided to strike out on his own and began his career in private practice. |
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Since then, Gary is proud to pronounce his respect for the principals of his prior employment, for it is assimilation of their knowledge and experiences together that he develops designs and solutions to projects and problems with confidence. |
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| PROJECTS | Since 1997, over 700 projects, large and small, have received Gary's personal attention to detail and are successfully completed. |
| Representative projects include new buildings for Fairview Township , Romolo Chocolates, Lake Erie Speedway, Peninsula Plaza and Snap-Tite Corporate Headquarters | |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | 1997 – Present Gary Matczak Architects |
| 1979-1997 Heidt Evans Salata, Evans/Salata Architects | |
| PROFESSIONAL | Registered Architect – Pennsylvania 1997, New York 2006 |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS | American Institute of Architects AIA Pennsylvania, State Secretary 2011 AIA Northwestern Pennsylvania State Director 2007-Present UCC Building Code Appeals Board, Vice Cairman 2004-Present |
| COMMUNITY | Sarah Reed Retirement Center, Board member |
| ASSOCIATIONS | Erie Civic Theater Association (Erie Playhouse), Board Member |
| Erie Thunderbirds, Business Manager | |
| PADC Hall of Fame, Vice Chairman | |
| Lake Erie Fanfare, Secretary | |
| Erie Jaycees (President 1993) | |
| JOHN B. EVANS , AIA | |
| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Mr. Evans practiced Architecture as a principal of Evans Strickland Best Architects and its predecessor firms since 1970. His firm responsibilities included administration, architectural programming, design and document development and project administration. |
| His responsibilities for Architectural Programming, Design and Document Development continue at Gary J. Matczak, Architect. | |
| PROJECTS | Project experience has included a variety of building types involving both new buildings and renovation of existing structures. Notable projects included the Erie Civic Center , Arts Center Complex at Edinboro University of PA, Erie Infants & Youth Home, and Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center . The projects listed all included multiple buildings, extensive renovation of existing space, and planning of construction to permit operations to continue without interruption. |
| AWARDS | John Stewardson Memorial Fellowship Design Competition, 1960 |
| EDUCATION | Carnegie Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Architect, 1961 |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | 2004-Present - Gary Matczak Architects 2000-2004 - Evans Strickland Best, Inc. (Principal) 1997-1999 - ES2B Architects (Principal) 1985-1996 - Evans/Salata Architects (Principal) 1976-1984 - Heidt Evans Salata (Principal) 1970-1975 - The Heidt Evans Partnership (Principal) 1966-1969 - Goldberg & Heidt 1964-1965 - Robert A. Krider 1961-1964 - Nelson, Goldberg and Heidt |
| PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS | Registered Architect – Pennsylvania 1965, New York 1994, Ohio 1997 |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS | American Institute of Architects |
| COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS | Rotary International, Presque Isle Chapter, Paul Harris Fellow |
| MARK J. TWAROSKI, Assoc. AIA |
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| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Mr. Twaroski brings to the firm a solid engineering background for problem solving and design. He has been able to incorporate his understanding of engineering fundamentals into practical architectural design. Mark is an experienced draftsman and also works alongside a leading commercial kitchen/bar design and supply group. Mr. Twaroski has a positive outlook with a diverse knowledge of trades and is always looking to meet the needs of each client. |
| EDUCATION | Pennsylvania State University |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
1998-Present - Gary Matczak Architects |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS |
AIANWPA – AIA Northwest Pennsylvania – Associate Member |
| MICHAEL A. BENCIVENGA | |
| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Mr. Bencivenga brings to the firm a broad range of skills in mechanical CADD design. His experience in manufacturing engineering has enabled him to transition smoothly into the architectural field. His familiarity with equipment layout, piping and power requirements allows him to communicate intelligently with out industrial clients. Mr. Bencivenga's “whatever it takes” work ethic is a tremendous asset to any project he undertakes. |
| PROJECTS | Presque Isle Downs, Metro Center Condominium Project, Timber Lake Lodge, American Legion Post II, Northwest Welding, Motel 6, Oak Haven Apartments, Manchester Village, Thorne's Plaza, Apostolic Church of God, Pleasant Ridge Park Pavilion, Belle Village, El Canelo Restaurant, Adecco, and The Erie Community Blood Bank. |
| EDUCATION | Triangle Tech |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
2004-Present Gary Matczak Architects |
PROFESSIONAL |
AIANWPA – AIA Northwest Pennsylvania – Associate Member |
COMMUNITY |
Erie Thunderbirds |
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