Cecelia’s love of architecture began in the sleepy suburban township of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri.  The local library was a favorite hangout for the neighborhood children, and proudly displayed the name of the architect in brass on its brick walls.  That simple plaque on the building sparked interest, especially since it was one of the best spaces in town to read or find a book!  The memories of community and warmth that she experienced at the Lewis & Clark Branch Library have inspired Cecelia to create welcoming and meaningful public spaces for her clients.

Cecelia’s project experience encompasses a range of interior architecture and buildings for public spaces, hospitality, aviation, higher education, retail, offices and worship spaces. She is a skillful manager of multiple projects and complicated development processes and is highly knowledgeable in the planning and development of office space, retail and restaurants. 

In 2006, Cecelia obtained her architect’s license and would soon manage her own sole proprietorship first in Missouri and then in Minnesota that included retail, health care and non-profit clients in suburban and urban environments.

At BTR, Cecelia leads in the development of the QA/QC process and specifications procedures that support the office and clients’ priorities for quality architecture. While at BTR she has worked on masterplans, designs and construction documents for a variety of municipal and state of Minnesota projects.

Cecelia is also a landscape painter, urban sketcher and gardener who loves to travel with her husband and hang out with their rescue dog and cat.