Leslie Scott Helmes

Background

Helmes, Leslie Scott was born on October 27, 1945 in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, United States. Son of Leslie Charles and Marilyn (Tomlinson) Helmes.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1968.

Career

Instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1969-1973; program coordinator, Minneapolis Institute Arts, 1970-1974; director education programs, Minnesota History Society, St. Paul, 1974-1977; director physical planning, Freerks Sperl Flynn Architects, St. Paul, 1977-1980; director physical planning, Smiley Glotter Associations, Minneapolis, 1980-1982; director physical planning, Park Nicollet Medical Center, Minneapolis, 1982-1985; sole proprietor, Helmes Architects, Minneapolis, 1985-1986; vice president, Skaaden Helmes Archs., Minneapolis, 1986-1994. Board directors Friends of Gillette Children's Hospital, St. Paul. Business advisory county Computer-aided Design/Minneapolis Rehabilitation Center, 1990-1992.

Achievements

• Leslie Scott Helmes has been listed as a notable architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors, founder Frosty School for Mentally Retarded/Autistic/Down Syndrome, Minneapolis, since 1973. Master coach International Special Olympics, Washington, 1988-1991, decorations commission, 1990-1991. Member American Institute Architects, Inland Lake Yachting Association, Minnesota Society of America Institute Architects, Professional Ski Instructors American.

Interests

• Avocations: antique rubber stamp collector, sailing, reading.

Connections

Married Julie Williams, September 15, 1967 (divorced December 4, 1974).

Father:

Leslie Charles Helmes

Mother:

Marilyn (Tomlinson) Helmes

Spouse:

Julie Williams