-Gibraltar leads by example.-
About – Leadership
Delivering exceptional services and designs for greater value.Gibraltar Leadership
Gibraltar leads by example. With our Principal Owners being practicing architects and committed project managers, our clients can know that their projects are getting the highest quality of work a firm can offer.
Dr. Jennifer McCormick
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Jennifer McCormick has nearly 25 years in public education culminating in serving as State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Indiana the past four years. Jennifer has valuable insights on many aspects to providing our Clients the utmost in service from district-wide planning and school learning environments to referendum and/or community support considerations. Gibraltar Design continues to make a priority of providing value-added benefits to our Clients by leveraging Jennifer’s commitment and experiences in education as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and state leader.
Some of you may know our founding Chairman of the Board, Dr. H. Dean Evans, who also held the highest education office in the state of Indiana. Two Chairman with relentless enthusiasm for “Kids First.”
Dr. Jennifer McCormick
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Jennifer McCormick has nearly 25 years in public education culminating in serving as State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Indiana the past four years. Jennifer has valuable insights on many aspects to providing our Clients the utmost in service from district-wide planning and school learning environments to referendum and/or community support considerations. Gibraltar Design continues to make a priority of providing value-added benefits to our Clients by leveraging Jennifer’s commitment and experiences in education as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and state leader.
Some of you may know our founding Chairman of the Board, Dr. H. Dean Evans, who also held the highest education office in the state of Indiana. Two Chairman with relentless enthusiasm for “Kids First.”
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Jim brings a client-focused approach to Gibraltar Design, which enables him to listen intently and absorb clients’ objectives and needs. Through his hands-on and visionary leadership style, he coordinates the multidisciplinary design, planning and construction of K-12 facilities to achieve these goals. Jim partners with key stakeholders, to build lifelong client relationships.
James B. Thompson
President
Joe has 30 years of diverse architectural experience. He is involved at every level of the project process to ensure the client’s objectives are met. Joe is skilled at listening to client needs, expectations, and desires, and translating them into a solution that fits the scope and budget of the project. His pragmatic approach and technical expertise has helped school and community clients define and achieve their goals.
Joe Briggs
Project Executive
Dale Wagner is a dedicated, results-oriented Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience leading diverse projects. His forward thinking style allows him to maintain continuous alignment of the scope. His communication, leadership, public relations, and problem-solving skills combined with his knowledge of architectural and regulatory codes make Dale an invaluable team leader.
Dale Wagner
Principal and Director of Architecture
Nichole’s experience encompasses multiple phases of design and project completion. She has 20 years of experience designing spaces that meet and exceed expectations. Her timeless design solutions, bring value to the client’s long-term goals while also listening to clients’ needs and desires to create interesting and functional spaces.
Nichole Schrader
Interior Design Director
Mike Rossillo joined Gibraltar Design in November 2015 as a Senior Project Manager and brought with him 29 years of professional experience, 24 of those years, specializing in K-12 design. Mike manages projects by leading a multi-disciplinary team from Design Development through Construction phases, while remaining sensitive to the budget. He asserts himself into every aspect of the project, and genuinely treats each client, his most important.
Mike Rossillo
Senior Project Manager
Kris Kingery
Chief Education OfficerJim brings a client-focused approach to Gibraltar Design, which enables him to listen intently and absorb clients’ objectives and needs. Through his hands-on and visionary leadership style, he coordinates the multidisciplinary design, planning and construction of K-12 facilities to achieve these goals. Jim partners with key stakeholders, to build lifelong client relationships.
James B. Thompson
PresidentJoe has 30 years of diverse architectural experience. He is involved at every level of the project process to ensure the client’s objectives are met. Joe is skilled at listening to client needs, expectations, and desires, and translating them into a solution that fits the scope and budget of the project. His pragmatic approach and technical expertise has helped school and community clients define and achieve their goals.
Joe Briggs
Project ExecutiveDale Wagner is a dedicated, results-oriented Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience leading diverse projects. His forward thinking style allows him to maintain continuous alignment of the scope. His communication, leadership, public relations, and problem-solving skills combined with his knowledge of architectural and regulatory codes make Dale an invaluable team leader.
Dale Wagner
Principal and Director of ArchitectureNichole’s experience encompasses multiple phases of design and project completion. She has 20 years of experience designing spaces that meet and exceed expectations. Her timeless design solutions, bring value to the client’s long-term goals while also listening to clients’ needs and desires to create interesting and functional spaces.
Nichole Schrader
Interior Design DirectorMike Rossillo joined Gibraltar Design in November 2015 as a Senior Project Manager and brought with him 29 years of professional experience, 24 of those years, specializing in K-12 design. Mike manages projects by leading a multi-disciplinary team from Design Development through Construction phases, while remaining sensitive to the budget. He asserts himself into every aspect of the project, and genuinely treats each client, his most important.
Mike Rossillo
Senior Project ManagerKris Kingery
Chief Education OfficerJames B. Thompson
President
Jim brings a client-focused approach to Gibraltar Design, which enables him to listen intently and absorb clients’ objectives and needs. Through his hands-on and visionary leadership style, he coordinates the multidisciplinary design, planning and construction of K-12 facilities to achieve these goals. Jim partners with key stakeholders, to build lifelong client relationships.
Joe Briggs
Project Executive
Joe has 30 years of diverse architectural experience. He is involved at every level of the project process to ensure the client’s objectives are met. Joe is skilled at listening to client needs, expectations, and desires, and translating them into a solution that fits the scope and budget of the project. His pragmatic approach and technical expertise has helped school and community clients define and achieve their goals.
DALE WAGNER
Principal and Director of Architecture
Dale Wagner is a dedicated, results-oriented Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience leading diverse projects. His forward thinking style allows him to maintain continuous alignment of the scope. His communication, leadership, public relations, and problem-solving skills combined with his knowledge of architectural and regulatory codes make Dale an invaluable team leader.
NICHOLE SCHRADER
Interior Design Director
Nichole’s experience encompasses multiple phases of design and project completion. This experience includes programming, space planning, documentation and constructive administration for public and educational facilities. She has 20 years of experience designing spaces that meet and exceed expectations. Her timeless design solutions, bring value to the client’s long-term goals. Nichole listens to clients’ needs and desires to create interesting and functional spaces.
Mike Rossillo
Senior Project Manager
Mike Rossillo joined Gibraltar Design in November 2015 as a Senior Project Manager and brought with him 29 years of professional experience, 24 of those years, specializing in K-12 design. Mike manages projects by leading a multi-disciplinary team from Design Development through Construction phases, while remaining sensitive to the budget. He asserts himself into every aspect of the project, and genuinely treats each client, his most important.
Kris Kingery
Chief Education Officer