2/11/2013

DSGW Architects has promoted Native American designer Michael Laverdure to partner.

He leads DSGW’s First American Design Studio whose focus is on developing communities in Indian Country and creating opportunities for Native Americans to become fully engaged in design and construction.

“When Mike joined DSGW in 2008, we knew he would make a great partner,” said Randy Wagner, managing partner. “Before he joined us, a significant amount of our work was tribal. With his leadership, DSGW has become even more engaged in the development of tribal communities. Mike has a passion for giving back and cares about designing buildings that serve as elders in Native American communities.”

Laverdure is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, located in North Dakota. He is a board member of Minnesota’s American Indian Chamber of Commerce and a Sequoyah member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. As the outgoing president of the regional AISES chapter, he is working with others to raise funds to promote STEM activities for Native Youth.

Laverdure graduated from North Dakota State University’s College of Architecture and is currently finishing his architectural registration exams. Once complete, he will be one of a select few Native American architects in the country.

“DSGW is committed to tribes,” he said. “Our participation and dedication to Native clientele is superior.”

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