Our Staff
In addition to the firm’s leaders, Champlin Architecture has a staff of over 30 design and administrative personnel. From registered architects and interior designers to computer 3-D visualization and sustainable design specialists, we bring a wealth of talent and experience to our clients’ projects.
Champlin has professionals that are NCARB-certified. Through a simple process we are able to achieve architectural registration in any state.
Benjamin J. Richards, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Ben Richards has developed an expertise in classroom design, contemporary worship design and auditorium theater design. He enjoys challenging projects and has experience with many project types from new
construction to historic preservation and to the rehabilitation and modernization of existing buildings. Ben’s commitment to achieving the client’s vision is evident through his clear communication and hands-on
involvement from project kick-off to closeout and beyond. His success at maintaining client relationships comes from being proactive in his design approach and a leader of the project process.
Ben is active in the community
and his church. He spends his free time helping to raise his three young girls while occasionally finding time for less stressful pleasures such as a round of golf.
Community & Professional Involvement
- Crossroads Community Church
- Society for College and University Planning, Member
- College of Mount St. Joseph, Past Adjunct Professor
Michael J. Battoclette, AIA
Bob Schilling, AIA
Joan Tepe Wurtenberger, AIA, LEED AP
Marianne Bir, PE
Jay Derenthal, AIA, LEED AP
Jason East
Alan P. Elgersma, MAIBC
Michael Koch, AIA, LEED AP
Steven D. Kurtz, AIA
Melissa M. Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM
Michael Murphy, AIA, LEED AP
Brett L. Oberholzer, AIA
Kristie M. Pudlock, IIDA, AAHID, LEED AP
Benjamin J. Richards, AIA, LEED AP
Gary Volz, IIDA
Don X. Xu, AIA
Suzanne Carney, ASID, LEED AP
Jeff Cyrus
Priya Dhuru, LEED AP
Doug Ignatius, AIA, LEED AP
Krutarth Jain, LEED AP
Rebecca J. Millar, RA, LEED AP
Marilyn S. Wills