David L. Sommers, AIA, Architect, Kent, OH, US, Architectural Lead | IT Manager

Phillip returned home to Ohio to assist his elderly parents in mid 1999, and took a position as Architectural Lead and IT Manager with DAVID L. SOMMERS, AIA, ARCHITECTS; Kent, Ohio. Phillip’s expertise oversaw a complete computer system upgrade and integration, installation of a new base operating system, new CAD, office, communications, graphic and backup software. Phillip trained staff in data organization and software use, managed daily system, backup, and security requirements, solved system problems, coordinated outside system consultants, and answered all staff questions.

While with DSA, Phillip produced contract documents for multiple PIZZA HUT upgrades, renovations, and new stores — statewide for HALLRICH INC., Kent, Ohio and produced design, development and contract documents for the 14,200 sf. HOME SAVINGS BANK – Kent, Ohio main office renovation, Phases 1&2, and the 22,500 sf. KENT AMERICAN LEGION POST # 496 as well as numerous installations and upgrades for SEA WORLD – ANHAUSER BUSCH & SIX FLAGS – WORLD OF ADVENTURE, Aurora, Ohio.

Etheridge & Associates "Architects that Build", Jackson, MS, US, Studio Director

In 1998, Phillip returned to management as Design Studio Director for ETHERIDGE & ASSOCIATES, “Architects that Build.” Phillip was responsible for, systems, staff, 3D presentations, design, development, contract documents, and integration on commercial and retail up fits, renovations and rollouts, Jackson, Mississippi.

JBHM Architects, PA, Jackson, MS, US, Senior Cad Designer

Senior CAD Designer for Mississippi’s largest architects ; JOHNSON, BAILEY, HENDERSON, McNEEL ARCHITECTS, PA. . Phillip’s assignments included interior architecture on The CLARION-LEDGER, Mississippi’s Newspaper - corporate offices, Jackson, Mississippi and DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL – corporate offices, Ridgeland, Mississippi, as well as contract documents for The DAVID C. SWALM CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.

Inner Office, Inc., Jackson, MS, US, Cad Design Manager

In 1994, Phillip returned to the South where he was CAD design manager for the Jackson, Mississippi based HAWORTH system furniture dealer ; INNER OFFICE, INC.

Theodore G. Manfrass, Architects, Inc., Ravenna, Ohio, Senior Cad Designer

The recession of the early ‘90’s saw Phillip return to commercial architecture and transition to CAD while in association with Ohio architect: THEODORE G. MANFRASS ARCHITECTS, INC., as senior CAD designer.

Corporate Group Limited, Inc., Akron, OH, US, Director of Design & Construction

Phillip returned to NE Ohio in 1991 to assume the Director of Design and Construction for Ohio based national corporate and retail general contractor; CORPORATE GROUP LIMITED. The firm produced multi-state, multi-store installations, renovations, and maintenance for REVCO DRUG STORES LIMITED, RITE-AIDE DRUG STORES CORPORATION, the LIMITED and others — nationally.

Abrams Architects, Inc., Rock Hill, SC, US, Senior Architectural Designer

Rock-Hill, South Carolina based architects, ABRAMS ARCHITECTS, INC., principle commercial architecture / interior design.

Shoe Show, Inc., Concord, NC, US, Director of Design

In 1989, Phillip relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina where he contributed his design expertise to Concord, North Carolina based National shoe chain ; SHOE SHOW, INC. , national multi-store designs — major malls and shopping centers.

The RBI Group Inc., Brecksville, OH, US, Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer, in association with The RBI GROUP, INC., he oversaw the interior design for the 24.5 million dollar expansion and renovation of The TOFTREE’S RESORT HOTEL and CONFERENCE CENTER, State College, Pennsylvania.

Invironments Retail Interiors, Nashville, TN, US, Principal

Retail Designer and Consultant within his own firm; INVIRONMENTS RETAIL INTERIORS,