CREED W. BRIERRE, FAIA President, Mathes Brierre Architects
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Creed W. Brierre has been employed with the
oldest, and now the largest, architectural firm in
1999 Present Mathes Brierre Architects (formerly The Mathes Group), New Orleans, LA
Louisiana since 1975. Having worked under the Principal, President, Member of the Board
changes in directorship, in 1979 he was named
1991 1999 The Mathes Group, New Orleans, LA
Principal while under the name Mathes, Principal, Executive Vice-President, Secretary of Corporation,
Bergman, and Associates, Inc. In 1999, he was Director of Personnel, Member of the Board
named President and in 2001, the firm name changed from The
1982 1991 The Mathes Group, New Orleans, LA
Mathes Group to Mathes Brierre Architects. He has been the Principal, Vice-President, Secretary of Corporation,
Director of Marketing, Member of the Board
Principal-in-Charge of various projects from medical facilities,
educational facilities, to office buildings and additions. Mr. Brierre 1979 1982 Mathes, Bergman, and Associates, Inc., New Orleans, LA
Principal, Vice President, Secretary of Corporation, Member of Board,
also participates extensively with the American Institute of
Director of Marketing
Architects, having served as President of local and state chapters,
1978 1979 Mathes, Bergman, and Associates, Inc., New Orleans, LA
and now as local Committee Chair for the National AIA Convention
Associate, Project Manager
in 2011.
1975 1977 Mathes, Bergman, and Associates, Inc., New Orleans, LA
Designer, Draftsman, Architect, Construction Inspector,
Specification Writer, Delineator
1974 1977 Harry Baker Smith and Associates, Inc. New Orleans, LA
Designer and Architectural Draftsman
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Construction Industry Association
American Institute of Architects, Louisiana
2002 President
2001 Vice President/President Elect
1997-1999 Board of Directors
The American Institute of Architects, New Orleans
2001 Past President
2000 President
1999 President - Elect
1997-1998 Delegate to AIA LA
1997-Present Executive Committee
EDUCATION PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1974 Tulane University School of Architecture, New Orleans, LA Commercial
Bachelor of Architecture New Orleans Teleplex
1968 Tulane University College of Arts and Sciences, New Orleans, LA University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
New Complex for WYES, WLAE, WWNO, NOETC
Continuing Education Communications Department for UNO, New Orleans, Louisiana
November 1997 Masonry Cleaning and Specification
Educational
June 1997 Color in Architectural Concrete Catherine Strehle Elementary School Renovation - Westwego, LA
(Jefferson Parish School Board)
June 1997 Flooring Safety by Design (Altro Floors)
Barataria Elementary School Renovation - Lafitte, LA
June 1997 Two-Component Lighting The Total Solution for Glare-Free
Illumination New Elementary School - Lafitte, LA
May 1997 Innovation in the Design of Assisted Living Housing for the Old George Cox Elementary School - Gretna, Louisiana, Playground Wonderland
1996-2001 Construction Manager Services for entire system
October 1996 Design Concepts
Trinity Episcopal School - New Circular Drive, Covered Walk and Playground
Expansion
Military
1968 - 1969 Navy Officer Candidate School; Newport, Rhode Island; New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts - Programming/Site Evaluations
BRAVO Company Commander (Orleans Parish School Board)
1969 - 1971 Officer, United States Navy; Served aboard U.S.S. Independence Academy of the Sacred Heart - New Orleans, Louisiana
(CVA-62) Master Plan, New Science Wing, Expansion and Renovation of Library,
Renovation of Middle and High Schools
1971 National Defense Ribbon, Letter of Commendation, Presidential
Unit Citation Archbishop Rummel High School Renovations and Additions - New Orleans, LA
De La Salle High School Renovation and Addition Gymnasium - New Orleans, LA
AWARDS
Jesuit High School - Master Construction Plan, Additions and Renovations of
2001 AIA New Orleans Award of Merit - Audubon Tea Room Resource Center
1991 LAA Honor Award of Excellence, Aquarium of the Americas Office Buildings/Interior Design
State Data Center - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1982 Merit Award, Central Business District, Historic District
Landmarks Commission; 833-35 Baronne Street International Marine Terminals - Myrtle Grove, Louisiana
Office Building, Crew Building and Maintenance Shop
1974 Class Valedictorian, Tulane School of Architecture
Pelican Homestead and Savings Association Various Branch Offices
1971-1974 Dean's List, Tulane School of Architecture Metairie, Prytania, Harahan, Gentilly, Slidell, Shreveport, Lafayette; Expansion of
Harahan, Expansion of Laplace, Weller Ave. (Baton Rouge), Government St. (Baton
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts Rouge), Sherwood Forest Mall (Baton Rouge)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE CONT D Renovation/Restoration
Renovations to the Pickwick Club - New Orleans, Louisiana
Office Buildings/Interior Design
U.S. Customs House - New Orleans, Louisiana; General Services Administration
Hibernia National Bank: Main Office Renovation; International Division; Financial
Division; Corporate Division; Renovation of Main Elevator Lobby; Relighting of Tower;
Pratt Stanton Manor - New Orleans, Louisiana; Renovations and Additions
Renovation of Elevators/ Automation
Adaptive Reuse (Mr. Clave Gill s Rowhouse) - New Orleans, Louisiana
First National Bank of Commerce: Luling Branch, Nesser, King and LeBlanc - Place St.
Charles New Orleans, Louisiana, New Law Office and Expansion
Residential
Christian Health Ministries Foundation - CNG Tower & Corporate Offices - New
Renovation of Restored Residence (Mr. and Mrs. James Stone) -
Orleans, Louisiana
Ursuline Street, New Orleans, LA
Eureka Homestead - Gretna Branch, Renovation of Main and Veterans Blvd.
Renovation of Restored Residence (Mr. & Mrs. James R. Moffett) -
Branches
6145 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA
Fidelity Homestead Assoc. Offices: Main, Branches: Mandeville, Slidell, Kenner,
Renovation and Addition (Mr. & Mrs. Edwin R. Rodriguez) -
River Ridge, and Gretna
29 Farnham Place, New Orleans, LA
Exhibition Facilities
Retail
Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas Joint venture, Woldenberg Riverfront
Rehabilitation of Krauss Company, Ltd. - New Orleans, Louisiana
Park - New Orleans, LA
George Bass, Place St. Charles - New Orleans, Louisiana
1984 Louisiana World Exposition - New Orleans, LA: Australian, Canadian and
Petroleum Pavilions
Paula's Tobacco Shop, Place St. Charles - New Orleans, Louisiana
Audubon Insectarium Joint Venture - New Orleans, Louisiana
Amazing Pictures, Colorvision International Riverwalk,- New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Facilities
Airport
Blood Center of Southeast Louisiana - New Orleans, Louisiana
Passenger Handling Facility, National Airlines - Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport
Building Expansion for New Blood Lab on S. Galvez St., Renovation of Existing Blood Lab
on Tulane Ave.
Baggage Handling Facility, National Airlines, New Orleans International Airport -
Kenner, Louisiana
Veterans Administration Medical Center - New Orleans, Louisiana
120-bed NHC Parking Structure (joint venture)
Engineering Building / DDU; Conversion of Patient Wards to Private and Semi-Private
Judicial
Rooms; Construction of TB Ward; Renovate MICU / CCU; Renovate SICU / Subacute
New Courtroom Civil District Court - New Orleans, Louisiana
Treatment Unit; Office Bldg.
Addition/Renovation of Patient Toilet Rms; Renovate 1D Primary Care and Outpatient
Tulane Law School (an association) - New Orleans, Louisiana
Clinic (joint venture)
Mercy Hospital - New Orleans, Louisiana
Entertainment
St. John's Place, Life Care Center; New Medical Office Building and Parking Lot;
Treasure Chest Casino Entertainment Complex - Kenner, Louisiana
Renovation of Blood Lab; New Cat Scan Unit; New Linear Accelerator; Renovation of
CCU; New Wellness Center; New Wellness Park; New Office for Pediatrician; New
Audubon Tea Room (joint venture) Audubon Institute - New Orleans, Louisiana
Outpatient Services Facility; Renovation of all Patient Rooms
Audubon Zoo New Entry Development (joint venture) - New Orleans, Louisiana
ACTIVITIES
Boy Scouts of America, N. O. Area Council
1998 - Present Building & Property Committee
1995 - Present Executive Committee
Rotary Club of New Orleans
1993-94 President
1992-93 President Elect
1991-92 Vice President
1990-91 Secretary
1989-90 Board of Directors
Tulane University Alumni Association
1993-95, 1988-92 Board of Directors
LA/SPCA
1995 - Present Advisory Board
Jesuit High School Alumni Association
1996 - Present President s Advisory Council
1989 - 2001 Class Captain
Academy of the Sacred Heart
2001 Commencement Speaker
1994 - 2001 Fathers Club Board of Directors
1998 - 1999 President, Fathers Club
Audubon Zoological Gardens
2002 Chairman Annual Fund Committee
2001 Vice Chairman Annual Fund Committee
1998 - 2000 Annual Fund Committee
1989 - 1992 Capital Campaign Committee
1986,87,92,93 The Chamber of New Orleans and the River Region - New Orleans Area Council
1986 Governmental Affairs Committee - Junior League of New Orleans - Advisory Committee
1986 Construction Industry Association Advisory Committee - Executive Advisory Committee
1980 Tulane University, University College - Non-Credit Faculty Member
1979 Metropolitan Leadership Forum - Metropolitan Area Committee
World Trade Center
2002 Building Committee Chairman, Executive Committee
2000 - Present Board of Directors, Building Committee Vice Chairman
2000 Present Eureka Homestead - Board of Directors
2000 Present Archbishop's Community Appeal Executive Committee