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Steve Blackburn

Steve Blackburn

Former Project Designer/ Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Western Colorado Artist, Architect and Author

  • Education

    • University of Colorado Denver

      2007 - 2007
      Certificate Leadership

      Activities and Societies: Denver Community Leadership Forum Nine month program through UCD's Graduate School of Public Policy, Center for Public-Private Sector Cooperation. Included a one week Colorado Outward Bound program near Leadville, CO. Recognized for demonstrated commitment to leaving metropolitan Denver greater and more beautiful than it was given to us. Elected by peers as "Master of Ceremonies."

    • The University of Kansas

      1981 - 1986
      BArch with Distinction Architecture 3.75

      Activities and Societies: 1985 Ewart Traveling Scholarship to Italy. 1985 AIA St. Louis Outstanding Student of Architecture Ranft Scholarship. 1984 Alpha Rho Chi, the only national co-ed professional-social fraternity for architecture and the allied arts, APX is about academic excellence, leadership, lifelong friendship, mentorship, networking, professionalism and scholarship. Let's face it, KU and Lawrence, Kansas rocks as a place to live and get your education!

  • Experience

    • HOK Sports Facilities Group (now Populous)

      May 1985 - Jun 1993
      Former Project Designer/ Associate

      World's premier design firm for sports facilites: stadia, arenas, athletic training centers, and recreation centers.

    • The Sports Management Group

      Jun 1993 - Jun 1999
      Former Principal

      Programming and Operations Specialists in the municipal and collegiate recreation and athletic design industry.

    • Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture

      Aug 1999 - Jul 2017

      I am formerly an owner of the firm and a member of the BRS Management Team. My responsibilities included client and business development for the firm. As a BRS's former Chief of Business Development and Principal of National Recreation Facilities, I led the development of projects, provided expertise in the creation of community architecture and maintained client communication.

      • Former Owner

        Aug 1999 - Jul 2017

      • Former Principal and Vice President

        Aug 1999 - Jul 2017

    • Self-employed

      Jul 2017 - now
      Artist . Architect . Author

      Following four decades of sports and recreation facility architectural design, I am now focused on creating fine art, graphics, and writing my autobiography.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED Accredited Professional

      USGBC Colorado

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Master Planner

      Issued by The Salvation Army on Sept 2013
      The Salvation ArmyAssociated with Steve Blackburn

    • Former Operating Board Member

      Issued by GP RED on Feb 2018
      GP REDAssociated with Steve Blackburn

    • Former Trustee

      Issued by Grace Place on Jan 2018
      Grace PlaceAssociated with Steve Blackburn