Rich Garcia
Rich Garcia is an award-winning architect with over 20 years of architectural experience. Rich was the former Director of Operations for Whitfield Associates, Inc. serving there for nearly 18 years. He has the skill and understanding of taking projects from conceptual design and the discretionary process through to construction documents and project completion. Rich's emphasis is on commercial architecture including automotive dealerships and centers, tenant improvements, retail spaces and other business works. He has also accomplished several rewarding residential remodeling/renovation endeavors.
Rich is an United States Air Force veteran who proudly served 4 years of dedication to our country. After the Air Force, he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming an architect and obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona in 1998. He is a licensed architect in California.
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A dedicated husband and father, he takes great joy in spending quality time with his dear family.
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Awards & Accomplishments:
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The Architectural Commission of The City of Beverly Hills Architectural Design Award. Mercedes-Benz Service Center, Beverly Hills, CA. Whitfield Associates, Inc. project. Architect co-designer with Gary Whitfield.
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Concours d'Elegance Senior Award Cal Poly Pomona
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Outstanding Fourth Year Award Cal Poly Pomona
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Military Service: Honoree. The White House Salute to Hispanics in the Military attended at The White House, Washington D.C.
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Military Service: Outstanding Airman of the Quarter Award Recipient, Edwards AFB, CA
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Military Service: Outstanding Performance Award Recipient Blue Eagles Military Honor Guard, Edwards AFB, CA
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Organizations:
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Founding Member Architectural Guild of South Orange County
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