Oculus Inc. Promotes Three Staff Members
Date Posted: June 18, 2018
Posted In: People,
Oculus Inc., a full-service architecture and interior design firm headquartered in St. Louis, announces the promotions of three staff members. All three members of the team are in the St. Louis office.
“We are fortunate to have these three amazing individuals on our team,” said Lisa Bell-Reim, Oculus Inc. President. “Their hard work, creativity and industry knowledge will help Oculus continue to grow and expand.”
Rob Forney, AIA, LEED AP, was recently promoted from Sr. Project Architect & Manager to Director of Healthcare and Government. He has 30 years of experience in all areas of architectural practice with strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task many projects and teams at once. His leadership skills, creativity, and in-depth knowledge of these two markets allow for strong problem-solving abilities during all phases of a project. Forney is a member of the American Institute of Architects and a LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council (USGBC). He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas.
Jim Stotlar, AIA, LEED AP O+M, GGP, who joined the firm in 2015 as a Project Architect, has been promoted to Project Manager. He has diverse experience in federal, healthcare, commercial, education, retail, and residential projects. In his new role, Stotlar will be responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, and programs, coordinating project communications and documentation, estimating fees, determining scopes of work, and preparing proposals and contracts. Stotlar is a member of the American Institute of Architects, a LEED Accredited Professional Operations + Maintenance with US Green Building Council (USGBC), and a Green Globes Professionals (GGP) with Green Building Initiative (GBI). He holds a Bachelor of Architecture with a Minor in Planning from Kansas State University and a MA in Interior Design from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
Promoted to Marketing Coordinator, Sarah Kreider brings over nine years of experience in marketing and graphic design. She joined the firm in 2016 and is responsible for developing and maintaining marketing information systems, coordinating the preparation of proposals, marketing correspondence and marketing material, and researching target markets and potential clients. Kreider earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from McKendree University.
In addition, Oculus Inc. has made significant strides in the hospitality industry, most notably the recent acquisition of Staicoff Design Company in Portland, Ore. Oculus employs more than 50 professional architects, designers, and corporate staff in the St. Louis headquarters and the Dallas and Portland offices.
Oculus Inc. delivers comprehensive architecture, interior, planning and move management services that support business change and promote business value. Founded in 1994, Oculus creates high-performance design for national and international clients in the commercial, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, and retail markets from offices in St. Louis and Dallas, and in Portland, Ore. through Staicoff Design Company, a division of Oculus. Oculus is WBE-Certified and regularly cited in top industry rankings for retail architecture and design, sustainability, interior design and overall growth. www.oculusinc.com.