COOPER KESSEL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Technical Assistant / Draftsperson
Education: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
School:University of California, Davis, CA
Eric has a wide range of knowledge in various areas of architecture and construction. He has experience in structural steel and concrete drafting.
Eric's responsibilities include:
James W Rende Jr., Architect at COOPER KESSEL Architect & Associates, in Sonora, California, has over 30 years experience in designing and building Sustainable Design projects.
James Rende is a native of California, born in San Francisco. He attended San Francisco City College for two years. In 1971 he attended Schiller College in West Germany, and traveled extensively through Europe during this period. He also traveled through parts of Africa, before returning to the United States where he attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
He received his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of New Mexico in 1977. After graduating, he did his internship in New Mexico and became licensed to practice architecture there in 1982. (New Mexico Certificate No. 1461) In 1983, after spending 9 years in New Mexico, he returned home to California. He became licensed to practice architecture in California shortly thereafter. (California Certificate No. C-16018)
While in New Mexico, Jim received a wide range of experience as an Architect. He worked on residential homes, but was primarily involved with Commercial and Public Works Projects.
In 1997, Jim was the President of the Sierra Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and holds a limited services credential at Modesto Junior College in the Math and Engineering Department, where he has taught courses in Architecture. He has served his community as a member of the Modesto ‘500' Lions Club from 1984 to 1999.
Job Titles:
- Registered Civil Engineer