DSGW Architects welcomes new employees

DSGW Architects, a healthcare and hospitality design throughout the Midwest, adds three new employees to support the growth and development of the firm.

Jim Gregory, intern architect, joins DSGW’s Duluth office. He is proficient in Revit and 3-D modeling and is focused on designing hospitality destinations. Jim graduated with a Masters of Architecture at the University of Kansas. While earning his master’s degree, he studied abroad in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Katherine Gerzina has two years of experience in planning and creating architectural drawings for healthcare clients. She joins the Duluth office as an intern architect to DSGW’s Healthcare Studio. Prior to DSGW, Katherine worked with C. Johnson & Associates in Chicago. She earned her Masters of Architecture at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Corrie Ehrbright also joins the Duluth office. As executive assistant, she will manage office operations and provide support throughout all phases of a project. Corrie graduated with a degree in English from the College of St. Scholastica. +

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