Irvine Team's Management
Irvine Team's roster of professionals encompasses architects,
engineers, project managers, construction managers, strategists and
consultants who are solely focused on protecting our customers' interests.
As the world's premier commercial design and construction strategy
company, Irvine Team ensures project success by utilizing a time-proven
proprietary MATRIX Process to lead architectural design, site planning,
construction, quality control and project strategies for corporate,
healthcare, public assembly and nonprofit/board-driven customers across
the United States and beyond. Our team views the project owner as the
key stakeholder in every project, and Irvine Team's commitment
to each customer's success is our No. 1 priority.
DENNIS IRVINE
President & CEO
Dennis Irvine is President and CEO of Irvine Team, which he founded
in 2002 to provide design and construction strategy and customer
advocacy services for the architectural design and construction of
commercial,
institutional and healthcare facilities.
Prior to founding Irvine Team, Mr. Irvine was CEO of Irvine Associates,
a successful architectural and project management company that designed
and managed projects including healthcare, office, educational, institutional
and manufacturing facilities. His background is comprised of more than
25 years of design-led program and project management experience encompassing
all aspects of project team coordination, program and project management,
needs assessments and real estate strategies for not-for-profit entities
and Fortune 1000 companies. Mr. Irvine's experience encompasses
all aspects the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives
and design and construction services. Reflecting his experience and
leadership skills, Mr. Irvine has completed projects encompassing more
than 45 million square feet and $3 billion in constructed value throughout
the United States, Europe, Asia and Mexico.
Mr. Irvine earned a Bachelor of Architecture and is a Registered Architect.
He is NCARB Certified, a member of the American Institute of Architects
and has chaired and served on numerous not-for-profit boards.
CHRIS KAY
Senior Vice President
Chris Kay has been involved in the design and construction industry for more than 18 years, with experience in both design and construction of large commercial, private and public building projects throughout Texas and the southern United States.
Prior to joining Irvine Team, Mr. Kay served as Vice President and General Manager for the nation’s leading commercial builder, where, among other duties, he was responsible for more than $500 million annually in construction management. His experience includes most aspects of business management, strategic planning, project development, cost accounting, project budgeting, risk management and contract negotiations – all of which serve to complement his general project and construction management experience. Career highlights of his many and varied projects include commercial construction for hospitals, concert halls, executive offices, country clubs, conference centers, office buildings, hotels and the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., as well as building renovations for a government building, corporate office towers, country clubs, hotels and conference centers.
Mr. Kay, who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston, is certified with the Design Build Institute. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and Texas Society of Architects and is a former board member of the American Builders and Contractors Association.
LORRIE FOREMAN
Senior Vice President
Lorrie D. Foreman has more than 20 years of experience in managing
the architectural design and commercial construction of technically
sophisticated, unique buildings and is widely recognized as one of
the most influential women in the construction industry. From the architectural
challenges and the acoustical demands of a state-of-the-art theater,
to the complete build-out of the world's largest complex for
aircraft testing, Ms. Foreman has developed successful strategies for
delivering difficult projects in time frames that met the clients' pressing
needs. Notably, Foreman spearheaded the $95 million arena renovation
and commercial construction of Lakewood Church, completed in July 2005,
representing the world's first transformation of a sports arena
into a house of worship.
Prior to joining Irvine Team, Ms. Foreman led the architectural, engineering
and construction teams in the design and construction of Houston's
premiere theater arts complex and was the Director of Construction
for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Maryland that encompassed
a $350 million program. Highlights of her diversely challenging career
include the commercial construction of a performing arts center, a
transportation complex, a manufacturing facility, engineering and research
laboratories, test facilities and office buildings, as well as several
facilities renovations.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Alabama, was 1995 Engineer
of the Year for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, graduated
from the Navy Executive Leadership Program and served as an advisor
to the Chief of Naval Operation's Pentagon staff.
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