President, Architectural Spectrum, and Corporate Business Unit Leader
Education
- Bachelor of Architecture/Design, 1969, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Mr. Strack began Architectural Spectrum, an architectural and planning office, in 1978. Under his leadership, the firm has received dozens of awards from the American Institute of Architects and local preservation and conservation associations. Mr. Strack plays a key role in developing design concepts and managing project developments. He is involved in all phases of the firm's projects, from conceptual design through construction administration. His leadership makes him a vital team member.
Professional Registration
- Licensed Architect: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Employment
- Architectural Spectrum, LLC, 1978-Present
- AMS Corporation, Champaign, IL, Director of Architecture and Design, 1971-1974.
- Simon Rettberg Garrison Flom Inc., Champaign, IL, Designer/Draftsman, 1969-1971.
Activities and Committees
- State of Illinois, Capital Development Board Advisory Council (1991-present), chair (2002-2003)
- Illinois Building Commission, Evaluation and Development Subcommittee (1999-present)
- Champaign County Preservation and Conservation Association, co-founder and member
- Code Review Committee, city of Champaign (1981-present)
- Champaign Downtown Development Corporation, co-founder and member (1984-1990)
- Champaign Design Review Rehabilitation Loan Program, founding member (1985)
- Developmental Services Corporation, director (1982-1990), chair (1987)
- YMCA Board of Directors (1992-1998)
- Champaign Zoning Steering Committee (1992-1995)
- The Discovery Place at the Orpheum Theater, co-founder, board member, University of Illinois Alumni Association Board of Directors (1994-1996) and (1999-present)
Affiliations
- American Institute of Architects, National, (AIA), past treasurer, past vice president, director, member of Procurement Task Force and Gold Medal and Advisory committees
- AIA Trust, Trustee, Chair (1999-2005)
- AIA Illinois Council, past president, vice president, board member
- AIA Central Illinois Chapter, past president, treasurer, secretary
- AIA Champaign-Urbana Section, member, past president
- Champaign Code Review Committee, secretary, past chairperson
- National Gargoyle Honor Society
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
