About Us

PRESIDENT / ARCHITECT

Education: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Major in Architectural Studies with emphasis in business. Received a B.S. degree in May 1978 and a B.A. in Architecture and a minor in Business in 1979

U.S. Army Missile and Munitions School, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Successfully completed a course of 28 weeks duration in Hawk Continuous Wave Radar Repair, 104-23T20, in June 1973

North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, North Dakota. Successfully completed a course in Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology, (Associate of Applied Science Degree) in May 1972 (Honor Graduate)

Military: United States Army, September 19, 1972 to September 18, 1974. Discharged honorably as a Specialist Four.

Registration: Registered Architect in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona.

PRINCIPAL / PROJECT MANAGER

Chelsey started working at Prairie Design in 2003. She excels in space planning, building aesthetics and project organization, but has had the opportunity with our small firm to become well versed in all stages of the design and construction process. She has had the pleasure of working very closely with many different clients and contractors and strives to exceed expectations. From large multi-million-dollar apartment structures to small office additions the attention to detail is key. Chelsey has the experience to create the documents the contractor needs for an efficient construction process. She was elected to the Horace City Council and cares very much about community and smart planning in the entire metropolitan area.

PRINCIPAL / ARCHITECT

Leah has been an integral part of Prairie Design since she began working during her summer breaks in college, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the architectural field. After completing her studies, she transitioned to a full-time position with the firm in 2017. By 2021, Leah earned her architectural license, marking a significant milestone in her career. Known for her expertise in code review, she has become a trusted resource in ensuring compliance and accuracy in projects. Additionally, Leah is the team's go-to specialist for creating high-quality graphics and detailed renderings, adding a visual edge to project presentations.

PROJECT MANAGER / ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

Kyle has over 30 years of professional design experience in both Minnesota and North Dakota working on a vast array of projects. Some of his most significant experience includes the conception to completion on several skilled nursing care facilities since 2002 with a single not-for-profit organization in Minnesota. Over the last 20+ years, Kyle has worked hand in hand with this organization to be awarded 11 “Exception to the Nursing Home Moratoriums,” which is financially significant for them as each resulted in successful projects. Working closely with this organization has given Kyle extensive experience working with the many governing bodies that directly oversee the life safety and wellbeing of the residents that live in these homes. Kyle has also managed many different projects ranging from industrial steel buildings to pre-cast structures.