Principle Architect and President, Hal Maris Design / Build Group, L.L.C.
Architect / Contractor

Education:
   Bachelor of Environmental Design
   Texas A&M University
   College Station, Texas

Registration Boards:
   Registered Architect, State of Texas – No.15173
   Registered Contractor, State of Texas – No. 16392

Professional Affiliations:
   AIA – American Institute of Architects
   TSA – Texas Society of Architects
   NAHB - National Association Of Home Builders
   TAB - Texas Association of Builders
   TABA - Tyler Area Builders Association
   TRCC - Texas Residential Construction Commission
   BBB - Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas
   Former Secretary/Treasurer – Northeast Texas Chapter of American Institute of Architects

Experience:
   Hal Maris is the Principal Architect and President of Hal Maris Design / Build Group, L.L.C., with over 35 years experience in the design / construction industry. As a partner in the prestigious architectural firm of Simons / Burch / Clark / Maris, Hal was involved in the design and construction administration of some of the most prominent commercial, educational, industrial, ecclesiastical and residential buildings in Northeast Texas. This wide variation of buildings created the opportunity to work with many different structural and foundation systems that have proven to be invaluable such as concrete frame, load bearing masonry, pre cast tilt wall, post tension concrete, structural steel, pre engineered steel and wood and steel studs.

   Early in his career, Hal worked as a framing carpenter and roofer where he developed an affinity for the housing industry. Later, he would own and manage a portable building company, where from there migrated into home building. After nearly two decades as an architect Hal returned to his residential roots and has since been involved in the residential design / build industry.