Background
Burns, Michael J. was born on January 28, 1952 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Eugene Ellsworth and Joan Elizabeth (Mackley) Burns.
Burns, Michael J. was born on January 28, 1952 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Eugene Ellsworth and Joan Elizabeth (Mackley) Burns.
Bachelor of Architecture, North Dakota State University, 1977. Bachelor in Architectural Studies, North Dakota State University, 1976.
Designer K.R. Johnson, Architect, Fargo, North Dakota, 1977-1980. Project architect Koehnlien, Lightowler, Johnson, 1980-1983. Principal Michael J. Burns, Architects, since 1983.
Trustee 1st Presbyterian Church, Fargo, 1981-1984. Member National Trust Historic Preservation. Served with United States Army, 1970-1972.
Member American Institute of Architects, F-M Architects (board directors since 1984), Tau Beta Pi, Tau Sigma Delta. Lodges: Kiwanis.
Married Pamela Colleen Andrist, June 3, 1973. Children: Aaron, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Chelsea.