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Laura Jean Derrick, American Architect. Avocations: scuba diving, stained glass, canoeing, hiking, outdoor activities. F C.

Background

Derrick, Laura Jean was born on November 26, 1962 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Neil Tipton and Carla Radalyn Derrick.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University, 1986.

Career

Intern architect, Meyer Peter Architects, Quincy, Illinois, 1985; teachers assistant, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1985-1986; project architect, Allman Webb Williams Architects, Springfield, Missouri, 1986; project architect, Casey/Hill Architects, Springfield, 1987-1992; project architect, Casey Associations Architects, Springfield, since 1992.

Achievements

  • Laura Jean Derrick has been listed as a notable Architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Environmental Advisory Board, Springfield, since 1991. Board directors Downtown Springfield Association, Missouri Women in Sports Science Leadership. Member American Institute of Architects (chair Women in Architect committee 1991-1992), Urban district Alliance (board directors), Museum of Ozarks History (president 1989-1992), History District Review Board (chair since 1989), Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust (chair 1991-1992).

Interests

  • Scuba diving, stained glass, canoeing, hiking, outdoor activities.

Connections

Father:
Neil Tipton Derrick

Mother:
Carla Radalyn Derrick