Muskegon, Mich. (October 17, 2007) – Hooker DeJong announces the addition of Brian Butkis, AIA and Eric Maring, Associate AIA, LEED AP to their architectural team. 

 

Brian Butkis has joined Hooker DeJong as a Senior Architect for the firm. Formerly with GMB Architects, he has extensive background in the design of governmental, educational, commercial and industrial facilities throughout the region. At Hooker DeJong, Brian will be a part of an integrated studio team focusing on a variety of projects within the firms’ core market sectors including educational, governmental, health services, financial and housing projects. 

 

“Brian is an extremely talented and seasoned architect with the experience and ability to carve out new niches for Hooker DeJong”, says David Layman, President & CEO of Hooker DeJong. “He has an excellent reputation for delivering on his promises and for delighting his clients. We’re very excited to be attracting this kind of talent to Muskegon”.

 

Eric Maring has joined Hooker DeJong as an architectural technician where he will work on an integrated studio team responsible for all aspects of project delivery from architectural design to construction administration. Formerly with Andrews Design Group of Tempe, Arizona, Eric has vast experience in the design of educational, governmental, commercial and industrial projects. 

 

“Eric’s attention to detail and strong work ethic will be a great asset to the Hooker DeJong team and its clients. He’s part of a new culture developing at Hooker DeJong that will have a great and lasting impact on our clients and the community.”