JPRA's success is dependent upon the unique talents of its staff — because people truly make the firm. At JPRA, the best designs come from not one individual, but from a dynamic team process that encourages interaction, cooperation and diversity; yet each project is guided by a seasoned and dynamic principal. Our leadership listens, collaborates and helps guide every client's vision to reality.

We invite you to learn more about our key staff members.

 

James Grigsby, AIA
James R. Grigsby is Chairman and CEO of JPRA Architects. As President of the firm, Jim is responsible for all planning and development activities as well as internal business management. His thirty years of retail planning experience blend the unique perspectives of architecture and development, having spent seven years with The Taubman Company working on developments throughout country. Mr. Grigsby is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University School of Architecture and is a Registered Architect in nine states including Michigan. From 1997 to 2001, he served as a member of LTU's Professional Advisory Council on Architecture and served as Chairperson from 1999 to 2001. Mr. Grigsby is a member of the AIA, ULI and ICSC, along with other professional and industry related organizations.
Contact Jim: jgrigsby@jpra.com

 

William J. Beitz, Jr., AIA, OAA, AAA
William J. Beitz, Jr. is the President and COO of JPRA Architects and is in charge of architecture, construction administration and technical research. Mr. Beitz also serves as President/CEO of JPRA International, which is currently conducting business in Canada. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture Professional degrees from Lawrence Technological University. Mr. Beitz is a registered Architect in twenty-two states, and the Provinces of Ontario and Alberta, Canada. He is a member of the AIA, NCARB, Ontario Association of Architects, Alberta Association of Architects, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, ICSC and the Engineering Society of Detroit.
Contact Bill: bbeitz@jpra.com

 

James P. Ryan, AIA
Jim Ryan serves as Chairman Emeritus of JPRA Architects, the multi-award winning firm which he founded in 1978. Jim provides input and guidance to the architectural design staff and serves as the director of the firm's marketing activities. Jim received his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University, and in 1997 he was presented with the University's first annual "Distinguished Alumni Architectural Award." Jim is a registered architect in twenty states and is a member of the AIA, ICSC, ULI and NCARB. Jim has lectured at schools and universities and has been both speaker and chairperson at various ICSC and ULI functions.
Contact Jim: jryan@jpra.com

 

Gregory Tysowski, AIA
Gregory Tysowski serves as the Vice President of Design for JPRA Architects. As Vice President of the firm's Design Group he directs and manages architectural, interior, and graphic design for the firm. He is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University and is a Registered Architect in the State of Michigan. Mr. Tysowski has served as project designer for a number of retail, restaurant and hospitality project throughout the United States. He has also been involved with projects in Australia, England, South America and Canada.
Contact Greg: gtysowski@jpra.com

 

Frederic McCoy, Jr., AIA, LEED® AP
Fred McCoy serves as a Principal for JPRA Architects and has been a part of many high-profile projects since joining the firm in 1991. His primary role has been to act as Project Architect for larger projects, coordinating the work of JPRA's project team and consultants with the client's representatives, contractors and regulatory agencies. His background includes seven years at The Taubman Company and four years as Director of Administration at a major office planning firm. Mr. McCoy is a LEED® accredited professional and is active in the field of sustainable "green" design. He graduated from University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree from the School of Architecture, and from Lawrence Technological University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1977.
Contact Fred: fmccoy@jpra.com

 

Sue Neumann, AIA
As a Principal at JPRA Architects, Sue Neumann directs the operation of the planning segment of all JPRA projects. Her 20+ years of diverse retail experience blend the unique perspectives of architecture and development, having spent ten of those years with The Taubman Company working on the development of regional shopping centers across the United States. Ms. Neumann received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University and her Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan; and she is a Registered Architect in the State of Michigan. Contact Sue: sneumann@jpra.com

 

Dan Rodriguez, AIA
Dan Rodriguez is a Principal of JPRA Architects. Since joining the firm in 1986, Mr. Rodriguez has been responsible for overseeing major projects from the design concept through construction administration. Mr. Rodriguez's 25+ years of retail experience include regional shopping centers, village concept centers, overbuilds, value centers, and anchor stores. Mr. Rodriguez is a graduate of University of Detroit, where he received both his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Architecture degrees. He is a Registered Architect in Michigan and New York and is a member of the NCARB and the AIA.
Contact Dan: drodriguez@jpra.com

 

Robert Stacherski, AIA
Rob Stacherski is a Principal of JPRA Architects, responsible for project management, coordination, preparation and supervision of contract documents and construction administration for many of JPRA's largest projects. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Lawrence Technological University and is a Registered Architect in the State of Michigan.
Contact Rob: rstacherski@jpra.com