Team

East Texas Architects

Our clients benefit tremendously from the collaborative effort of our team as we utilize the skills of our technical staff, our consultants and our clients, as they communicate their requirements. Our staff is well-balanced between the experience of our seasoned architects and designers and the creative innovation of our 3-D computer design and production specialists.

Our team is geared to be competitive and effective for any size and scope of project. Our goal with every project is to serve our clients and our community by creating environments where people can excel. Our planning and design development processes incorporate consideration of how the design of the facility affects and efficiently supports the end users.

Michael D. Barham, Principal
Owner – Michael D. Barham Architects, Inc.

Mr. Barham has over 40 years’ experience and is recognized as an excellent team facilitator, able to mesh the goals of all parties in the design and construction process, with a consistent focus on the best outcome for the client. As a result of this emphasis on client satisfaction, we benefit through referrals and repeat business. His goal is to provide a seamless interaction between planning, pre-design, architecture, and engineering services based on the belief that a truly successful design is the result of a team effort between the architect, the client, and the contractor.

Education:

  • University of Oklahoma – 1976
    • Bachelor of Architecture
    • Bachelor of Environmental Design
    • Master of Architecture

 

Professional Memberships:

  • American Institute of Architects
  • Texas Society of Architects
  • Northeast Texas Chapter, AIA
  • TX Assoc. of Interior Designers
  • NCARB
  • NFPA
  • International Code Council
  • City of Tyler
    • Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
    • Unified Development Code Review Committee
  • Registered Accessibility Specialist, Texas

Laurie B. Barham, Owner, Barham Architects, LLC
Project Manager, Specifications Writer

Mrs. Barham coordinates marketing, personnel and special projects for the firm, including, compliance reviews for Texas Accessibility Standards, International Building Code, NFPA Life Safety Code, and National Energy Code. In addition, as project manager, she is responsible for production of Construction Documents, specifications writing, interiors and project administration.

Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Barham managed offices in Hartford, CT and Tyler and Arlington, TX for Aetna, Inc. During her years with Aetna she managed both Information Technology and Claim Production divisions, as well as a variety of business process improvement projects.

Education:

  • Oklahoma Baptist University
    • Bachelor of Arts

Moises Gonzalez
Architect (PT)

Moises has worked with several large firms and has compiled a significant portfolio of projects in K-12, Retail and Entertainment venues. He is highly proficient in Revit (BIM) and produces exterior and interior renderings of near photo-quality. He also is responsible for production of design and construction documents.

Education:

  • Texas A&M University – 1999
    • Bachelor of Environmental Design

Professional Associations:

  • AIA
  • NCARB

Allen Gillean
CAD Production

Misty Hill

Practice Manager

In addition to her responsibilities as Practice Manager, Misty provides extensive expertise in the administration and support for each project. Her administrative background serves as a powerful tool in the managing and execution of the firm’s projects. Prior to joining Barham Architects, Misty was employed in the public/government sector for 5 1/2 years.

Education:

  • Tyler Junior College
    • Business & Accounting Major