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Mr. Richardson received his Bachelor’s of Architecture in Architecture from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Alabama. Upon graduation he worked under the leadership of two of his fellow Tuskegee Alumnus, Mortimer Marshall, FAIA and Josh Collier, AIA both of The Marshall Group Architects, Reston, VA. His mentor Mr. Collier, challenged him to set benchmarks for success and to understand architecture’s linear process. Mr. Richardson later served as the Director of Architecture for an A/E located in Lanham, MD. This position prepared him for his most exciting role as Principal of RDS Architecture based in Washington,DC. While serving as Director of Architecture, Mr. Richardson revamped the firms project approach and execution processes. He first tasked himself with implementation of a BIM training program to train A/E staff to become proficient in implementing AutoDesk Revit on projects of varying sizes. Also, by requiring staff members to complete CE Courses and/or Revit training exercise he ensured the team’s abilities were continually enhanced. As a result approximately 80% of the production staff are now proficient Revit users. Managing a team within a multi-discipline firm placed Mr. Richardson in a position of significance which allowed him to further understand how the Engineering workflow can benefit the Architectural process. As Principal Architect of RDS Architecture, Mr. Richardson plays a vital role in multiple projects. These projects included Religious Architecture, Educational Facilities, Office Space Planning & Welcome Centers. His exposure to multiple building types has allowed him to recognize the relationships between these separate entities and how identifying the similarities can benefit clients. Mr. Richardson has worked with DC Courts, Customs & Border Protections, DC Parks & Recreations, National Institute of Health, Fairfax County Public Schools, as well as a list of private sector clients such as Papa Johns, Taylor Gourmet Deli (Reagan National), & Chef Geoff Restaurant (Dulles Airport).