John Richard Volz

Background

Volz, John Richard was born on May 29, 1948 in Bay City, Texas, United States. Son of H.H. and Louise (Richards) Volz.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University Texas, 1971. Master of Science in History Preservation, Columbia University, 1974.

Career

Architectural supervisor of projects, Texas History Commission, Austin, 1971-1972; draftsman, Lane, Gamble, Huddleston & Smith, Dallas, 1972-1973; draftsman, RYA Architects, Dallas, 1973; regional architect, National Trust for History Preservation, San Francisco, 1975-1976; history architect, National Pk. Svc., Washington, 1976-1978; associate architect, Bell, Klein & Hoffman Architects and Restoration Cons. Inc., Austin, 1978-1987; principal, Volz and Associations, Austin, since 1987.

Achievements

• John Richard Volz has been listed as a notable Architect, historic preservationist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Heritage Society Austin, Inc., since 1979, Austin History Center Association, since 1982, West Austin Neighborhood Group, since 1984. Executive committee Brykerwoods Neighborhood Association, Austin, 1983-1985. Board directors History Preservation Education Foundation, since 1990.

Member American Institute of Architects, Texas Society Architects (vice chairman history resources committee 1988-1989, chairman 1989-1990), Association for Preservation Technology (training chairman Austin 1986), Texas Society Architectural Historians (treasurer 1984-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, skiing, traveling, gardening.

Connections

Married Candace Morrison McLaurin, December 29, 1973. Children: Warren R., Emery M., Evelyn M.

Father:

H.H. Volz

Mother:

Louise (Richards) Volz

Spouse:

Candace Morrison McLaurin

child:

Evelyn M. Volz

child:

Warren R. Volz

child:

Emery M. Volz