Experience:
With over thirty-six years of architectural experience, Dan has developed extensive experience in a variety of building types including historic preservation, education, financial institutions, government, religious, public libraries, sports and recreation, college facilities, performing arts, industrial, retail, housing and private residences. He is directly involved in all aspects of the design process.
Professional Registration & Certifications:
Registered Architect: Indiana 1984, Michigan 1989
Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Professional History:
Cripe Design - Principal
Present
Leedy/Cripe Architects - Principal
1992 - 2010
Borger Kenrick Leedy Cripe Architects, P.C. - Principal
1991 - 1992
Borger Jones Leedy - Partner
1986 - 1991
Trend Associates, Borger Jones Leedy - Vice President
1989 - 1992
Borger Jones & Associates - Project Architect
1978 - 1986
Childs & Associates - Intern Architect
1977
Education:
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Architecture, 1972 - 1978
Memberships:
Elkhart Rotary ClubCurrent Member
YMCA ElkhartPast Board Member
Elkhart City Plan CommissionPast President
Elkhart City Board of Zoning AppealsPast President
Child Abuse Prevention ServicesPast Board Member
Past Board President (1994)
Elkhart Civic TheaterPast Board Member
Past Board President (1988)
Awards:
AIA Indiana2013 Honor Award
Lerner Theatre Expansion & Rehabilitation, Elkhart, IN
Palladio Award2013 National Award for Sympathetic Addition
Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN
Indiana Historic Landmarks2012 Cook Cup Award for Outstanding Historic Preservation
Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN
Indiana Concrete Masonry Association Award of Excellence2008 Concrete Design Award
Boys and Girls Club of Middlebury, IN
Indiana/Kentucky Golden Trowel Awards2007 Best of Commercial
Interra Credit Union, Goshen, IN
ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.2006 Award of Honor
Interra Credit Union, Goshen, IN
Indiana Concrete Masonry Association Award of Excellence2000 Creative Design Award, Concrete
Boys and Girls Club of Goshen, IN
ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.2000 Award of Excellence
Boys & Girls Club of Goshen, IN
Indiana Concrete Council1991 Outstanding Achievement Award
Robert Schrock Residence, Goshen, IN
United States Tennis Association1988 Best Indoor Tennis Facility Award
Eck Tennis Pavilion, University of Notre Dame
Magazine Publications:
Traditional Building Magazine, August 2012(Featured)
Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN
Athletic Business, June 2008 (Architectural Showcase)
Nibco Water & Ice Park, Elkhart, IN
Metal Architecture, April 1995 (Featured Cover Story)
Roman Gingerich Recreation/Fitness Center
Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Athletic Business, June 1995 (Article)
Roman Gingerich Recreation/Fitness Center
Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Metal Architecture, April 1989 (Article)
Eck Tennis Pavilion, University of Notre Dame