EDUCATION

Auburn University, School of Architecture, Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Architecture

Jefferson State Junior College, Birmingham, Alabama
Associate in Applied Science Architectural Engineering Technology

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REGISTRATIONS

NCARB No. 51573
State of Alabama No. 4904
State of Tennessee No. 00102366
State of Florida No. AR99005

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AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects

NCARB

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ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE

Lathan Associates Architects, P.C., Hoover, Alabama, 2001-Present

Rick N. Lathan Architect, Homewood, Alabama, 1997-2000

Jim Johnston, Architect, Opelika, Alabama, 1992-1993

Rust International, Birmingham, Alabama, 1988-1992

Gresham Smith & Partners, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987-1988

Tutwiler Design Associates, Birmingham, Alabama, 1986-1987

Dampier-Harris Associates, Alabaster, Alabama, 1985-1986

Rust International, Birmingham, Alabama, 1984-1985

Thurston W. Sumner, Architect, Columbiana, Alabama, 1982-1984

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Since joining Rick Lathan’s firm in 1997 as a project architect, Lee has been a major factor in the firm’s growth and is now Senior Vice President and Stockholder. His hands-on approach ensures clients that he will oversee all aspects of their projects and work diligently toward on-time and on-budget completion. He has especially keen vision with regard to proper site use and blending structures with their surroundings. His experience includes projects across a wide range of categories, such as education, municipal, industrial, healthcare, corporate, and residential. He is especially proud of the numerous educational facilities he has designed, including renovations as well as complete new campuses.