Bockus-Payne Associates

David Payne, Vice-President

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is the completion of a successful project where our client is very pleased and remains our friend.

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 1981

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – Joined Firm In 1991 12 years with various Architectural firms

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect: Oklahoma and Texas
National Certification: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

PERSONAL INFORMATION

David Payne serves as Vice President of Bockus Payne Associates Architects. David is primarily responsible for the day to day operation of the firm as well as sharing in the design, production and construction administration for various projects.

Since joining the firm in 1991, David has continued to the further strengthen the principles of superior service and design. David takes great pride in creating a relationship with each and every client. These relationships have grown into great friendships built on mutual trust and respect. The trust, respect, and superior service BPAA puts into each project continues to strengthen the foundation of our Company.

Michelle McMurray

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is submittals. I love to see submittals come in on a project. The more I receive, the more I know the project is coming along and near completion, love it!

Bruce DeFriese, Principal

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is working with people to realize a built solution to a problem, or a dream fulfilled. Seeing the design built and in use is very satisfying.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture, 1981.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – 9/96 to Present
Other Firms – 15 Years

REGISTRATION

Registered Landscape Architect: Oklahoma
National Certification: Council of Landscape Architects Registration Boards

Registered Architect: Oklahoma
National Certification: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Bruce became a Partner in 2003 after seven years of service to the firm. Bruce’s past clients include churches, banks, assisted living centers, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, various school districts, the General Services Administration, and the Corps of Engineers. He has provided sensitive solutions for new projects, remodel projects for buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, and Handicap Accessible Retrofit Projects.

Before joining Bockus Payne Associates Architects in September 1996, Bruce practiced with another firm, where he served as project manager on a variety of project types for both private and government clients.

Steve Bothell

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is being able to have an influence on the way people live and feel through the built environment that surrounds them.

Mat Siebert, Partner

I enjoy working with our clients where at the end of the process the result is a product that everyone is proud of.

Chris Cleburn

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is solving problems and seeing our ideas come to life.

Mike Holder

I love to draw and get to do it for a living.

Paige Payne

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is seeing a project evolve from start to finish, with a tangible result at the end.

Jace Paddleford, Partner

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is putting the puzzle together.

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Architecture, 1997

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – 1997 to Present

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect: Oklahoma
National Certification: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Mr. Paddleford gained valuable experience while working Bockus Payne Associates Architects. His areas of experience include; Contract Document production (from as-builts of existing buildings to production drawings to the Bidding Phase), Architect/Owner relationships, Architect/Contractor relationships, Code Compliance, review and approval of submittals, and Construction Administration.

Jace also fills the role of Information Technology Manager. He has the responsibility of system maintenance (hardware and software), system upgrades (hardware and software), custom configuration of the software, drawings standards, and education of his fellow employees.

Bruce Bockus, President

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is to engage a client to discover not only the practical side of what they want to build, but also dig a little deeper to discover their dreams. My goal is to assist them in bringing their dreams to reality shoulder to shoulder with a team of professionals that I truly admire.

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Master of Architecture, 1979. University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Architecture, 1979. University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 1977.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – Firm Established in 1987 (Formerly Bruce L. Bockus Architect, Inc.) Other Firms – 9 years

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards LEED AP
Oklahoma National Certification

PERSONAL INFORMATION

As President of Bockus Payne Associates Architects, Bruce Bockus is responsible for the firm’s design. Bruce is involved throughout the design phase of nearly every project that Bockus Payne Associates completes.

Bruce founded the firm in 1987 based on the simple principles of superior service and design. Those founding principles continue to guide the firm and have created relationships with repeat clients that fuel the success of our practice today.

Bruce enjoys being a part of the team process that creates responsive designs that are reflective of the client’s goals, needs, dreams and budget. The team process begins with active listening to discern each client’s particular dream. Bruce recently remarked, “I think the greatest job in the world is having the privilege of entering into my client’s world and assisting them in achieving their dream.”

Clay Harstad

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is the journey and process of taking a simple idea from a model, implementing that idea into a set of drawings, converting the drawings into a physical building, and finally enjoying the finished product.

Suzanne Bockus

It is a joy to market an architectural firm that brims with integrity, is chocked full of talented professionals, and take their commitments with clients seriously.

Brent Simmons, Partner

What I enjoy about the practice of Architecture is the process of providing a solution to a design question, be it planning a building or detailing a window.

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Architecture 1995

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – 1998 to Present
Other Firms – 4 Years

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect: Oklahoma
National Certification: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
LEED AP

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Currently serving as Project Manager and Specification Writer for various projects. Work includes meeting with clients, developing the design, producing Construction Documents, and coordinating the work of consultants and team members.

Brent’s valuable experience in the world of renovations has helped with the quality control on every project he works on. Brent has also guided the development and design of the first LEED certifiable building at the University of Oklahoma, Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall.

As Specification Writer, Brent helps guide the quality and cost control of every project.

Walt Henry, Principal

The blend of art and science is one of the most unique facets of Architecture. I also enjoy the TEAMWORK aspect - folks with different gifts, talents, educations and personalities blend themselves together in the interest of a common goal.

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Architecture, 1978
University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1977

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Bockus Payne Associates Architects – 1994 to Present
Other Firms – 15 years

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect: Oklahoma
National Certification: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

PERSONAL INFORMATION

As a partner of Bockus Payne Associates Architects, Walter “Walt” is responsible for the management of all medical and financial projects.

Walt became a partner in 2003 after nine years of service to the firm. Walt has a unique ability to connect with each client, and because of this, has formed countless friendships over the years. Walt takes great pride in his ability to go above and beyond what is expected and provide excellent service to each client.

In addition to being an excellent project manager, Walt’s civic involvement has included a three-year term as board member and officer of Infant Crisis Services, a local non-profit organization. He is currently serving as a member of the Oklahoma City Board of Appeals for Building Code Enforcement.

Danny Choate

The thing that I like the most about Architecture and what I do in Construction Administration is taking the project from the client’s initial vision through the construction process to completion, taking it from a piece of ground to a fully functioning and complete building. I get a great sense of satisfaction when the project is complete and the client is happy and knows that it exceeds their expectations!

Collin Fleck

Every day presents an opportunity to do something different and to learn something new. This is what I enjoy about the practice of architecture.

John Carver

I enjoy being part of our team and resolving issues that have a positive effect on the project’s successful completion.

Taylor Starr

My favorite thing about the practice of Architecture is working with clients to create beautiful, functional spaces.