Background
Benz, John Douglas was born on May 7, 1937 in Sheffield, Iowa, United States. Son of Lester G. and Marguerite (Held) Benz.
Benz, John Douglas was born on May 7, 1937 in Sheffield, Iowa, United States. Son of Lester G. and Marguerite (Held) Benz.
Bachelor of Architecture, Iowa State University, 1962.
Registered architect, Iowa, Colorado, California, Nebraska, New Mexico, Florida, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland. Architect Durrant Group, Dubuque, Iowa, 1961-1966. Principal, vice president Hansen Lind Meyer, Iowa City, 1966-1987, president, 1987.
Architectural works include: Iowa City Public Library, 1982, Green Hills, Ames, Iowa, 1985, Harrogate Community, Lakewood, New Jersey, 1984, Rose Medical Center, Denver, 1985, North Oaks Community, Baltimore, 1985, Essex (Connecticut) Meadows, 1986.
Member of American Institute of Architects, Rotary Club, Construction Specialization Institute (member forum healthcare planning), Society of America Military Engineers, American Association Homes Aged, Society Marketing Professional Service, University Athletic (Iowa City), University Iowa President Club, Order of Knoll Club (Ames).
Married Diana J. Baker, December 21, 1958 (deceased). Children: Philip Andrew, Mary Elizabeth.