The Principals of Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau, P.C.
JOSEPH G. GARDNER, Jr., AIA, NCARB
Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1973
University System of Georgia Studies Abroad Program, Cortona, Italy, 1972
Master of Business Administration, Georgia State University, 1979
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Alabama, Iowa, District of Columbia
During his 40+ years of practice, Joe has served in a leadership capacity in the successful design and implementation of a wide variety of projects; the cumulative construction value of which exceeds 300 million. Joe is an active member of the Atlanta Chapter of AIA serving as a director for two years, founding, organizing, and chairing four chapter committees, serving as Treasurer in 1992 and President in 1994. Joe also served as President of the Georgia Association of AIA, and as a trustee of the Architects’ Foundation of North Georgia. Joe is a life-time member of Peachtree Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he served as Board Chair from 1991 – 1993 and is currently Chair of the Elders.
LESLIE A. SPENCER, Jr., AIA, NCARB
Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1973
University System of Georgia Studies Abroad Program, Cortona, Italy, 1972
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Theaters for a New Millennium (Certificate), 1988
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Georgia
During his 40 plus years of practice, Les has successfully served as Project Director or Principal-in-Charge for a variety of projects of all types, including college and university, recreation, and religious facilities. Les also serves as a Director of the Wesley Foundation and the House Corporation of Gamma Tau, Inc., Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, both at Georgia Tech. He also serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. Les is a Trustee of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, a scout leader for pack 17 and a Director of the Weekday Children’s Ministries at Haygood.
B. RANDALL SMITH, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Rice University, 1978
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1976
Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
Georgia Institute of Technology, Studies Abroad Program, 1976
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Georgia
During his 30 plus years of practice, Randy has successfully served as Project Director or Principal-in-Charge for projects both large and small. Randy leads the team with his innovative and adaptive skills in our justice and educational projects.
DAVID W. TENCH, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude, Auburn University, 1984
Associate of Science, Architectural Drafting, Western Kentucky University, 1980
Associate of Science, Building Construction, Western Kentucky University, 1980
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Theaters for a New Millennium (Certificate), 1988
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION : Georgia
During his 25 plus years of practice, David has successfully served as Project Director or Principal-in-Charge for our financial work and most recently our K-12 and higher educational facilities. David is currently a member of the Architectural Technology Educational Advisory Board at Clayton College & State University and the General Advisory Council of the School of Technology at Clayton College & State University. David is also Chair of the DeKalb County School System’s Chamblee Charter High School Construction Progress Advisory Committee (CPAC) and a member of the Council of Educational and Facilities Planner International (CEFPI) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
RICHARD ELLISON, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Princeton University, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Georgia
Richard has had extensive experience in the design and documentation of various projects; particularly educational, religious, and hospitality design. Richard has been a member of the Michael O’Neal Singers, a Roswell-based concert chorus, since 2003. He is actively involved with the music program at Peachtree Presbyterian Church.
