Donald Thomas Root

Background

Root, Donald Thomas was born on February 18, 1948 in Cochocton, Ohio, United States. Son of John A. and Virginia Emma (Brdigewater) Root.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1970; Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1972.

Career

Designer, detailer, Gunnar Birkerts Association, Birmingham, Michigan, 1970-1971; designer, job captain, Chris Wzacny Association, Birmingham, 1971-1972; designer, job captain, Hobbs & Black Associations Inc. project designer, Lister Drew Associations Ltd., Esher, England. associate, John Hilberry Association, Inc., Detroit, 1974-1976; associate, Auer Nichles Associations Inc., Florida, 1976-1979; associate, T.M.P. Associations Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1979-1985; principal, Harley, Ellington, Pierce Yee Association Inc., Southfield, Michigan, since 1985. Lecturer Wayne State University, Interior Designer, Detroit, 1974-1975. Juror U. Detroit, 1976-1978, Lawrence Institute Technology, Southfield, 1988.

Achievements

• Donald Thomas Root has been listed as a notable Architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Lutheran Church, Troy, 1984-1985. Board member South Poppleton Neighborhood Association, Inc., 1982-1987. Member American Institute of Architects (secretary Detroit chapter 1986-1987, treasurer 1988), Michigan Society Architects.

Interests

• Avocation: artist.

Connections

Married Amy Louise Winsand, July 7, 1984. Children: Madison Mikenna, Landry Anna.

Father:

John A. Root

Mother:

Virginia Emma (Brdigewater) Root

Spouse:

Amy Louise Winsand

child:

Madison Mikenna Root

child:

Landry Anna Root