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.
Jay Derenthal, AIA, LEED AP
Principal / Director of Design
Jay Derenthal is passionate about design. To him, success is developing responsive design while cultivating a relationship with each client. “That really is the total package,” he says. Always looking
for design opportunities and making the most of them, Jay likes to bring a unique perspective to everyday problems. Via a verbal and visual process, Jay masterfully leads client teams through design ideation. As a LEED Accredited
Professional, he works with clients to integrate sustainable design features into each project.
Infusing humor to lighten tense situations, Jay is known for his likeable personality. In addition to his interest in sustainable design, Jay is
intrigued with family history research, tracing his roots back to Germany, Ireland and France.
Community & Professional Involvement
- AIA Cincinnati, Committee Member
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