JAMES E. REED, RA, PE
Architect/Civil Engineer
Principal
Born and raised in Southern California, Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1981. He earned his Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in
Project & Construction from Golden Gate University of San Francisco in 1984. He is also a graduate of the US Air Force Air War College, a military service school for senior members of the Air Force leadership.
Jim began his professional career in 1981 with the 4392 Civil Engineering Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, where he engineered systems in support of Space Shuttle and Peacekeeper operations. From 1985-87,
he served as Chief Engineer at San Vito Air Station,
Italy. There he was responsible for design and construction of $20 million in capital improvements at this key National Security Agency facility. Beginning in 1987, Jim served as a Reserve Officer in the US Air Force Civil Engineering Program, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel prior to his retirement from reserve service in October 2003.
Since leaving active duty with the Air Force in 1987, Jim has worked with several public and private sector organizations throughout Southern California. His professional experience has encompassed a wide variety of project types and occupancies including military installations, hospitals, elementary schools, design studies, cellular communication sites, and numerous residential designs and commercial tenant improvements. Highlights include serving as Design and Construction Manager for the Torrey Hills 600-acre, mixed-use land development project.
In 2001, Jim founded NPD Associates, Inc. to provide innovative architecture and
related land development services. As Principal-in-Charge, Jim offers his leadership and expertise in cooperation with other design team members. Consultations include new residential and commercial/industrial facilities as well as renovation projects. Sustainable architecture using “green” building materials and technologies is the
cornerstone of the NPDA practice.
Jim is the recipient of the US Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the USAF Commendation Medal and two USAF Europe Design Awards. His professional memberships include the Congress for New Urbanism and Toastmasters International. Jim’s continuing professional education includes coursework in Sustainable Design, Interior & Lighting Design and National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
Developing for the New Century. When not designing or planning, Jim enjoys
long distance cycling and mountain biking.
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