Denver Metro Chapter

We welcome you to the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Denver Metro Chapter.  

We uphold the AIBD’s dedication to developing, recognizing, and enhancing the building design profession in our corner of influence.  

Our chapter, based in the Denver, Colorado, metropolitan area, meets regularly and provides building industry members with networking opportunities, information, and educational seminars concerning best practices, current standards, and technical developments.  We strive to hold AIBD members to the highest standards within our profession. We would be pleased if you would join our growing organization.

Chapter events can be found on the AIBD Calendar.


Chairperson
Michael Payne
2570 S. Zephyr Ct.
Lakewood, CO 80227
(303) 325-1849
mpayne@empiredrafting.net

Headshot of Michael Payne as AIBD Denver Metro Chapter President
AIBD Denver Metro Chapter logo.

Chapter Roster

Last updated: Last updated 2025-12-05.

Robert Akins
Akins CADD Works
106 Birch Avenue
Castle Rock CO, CO 80104
Member Since: 5/27/2014
Membership Expires: 6/1/2026
Professional
Phone: 19099213537
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.acw.red

Steven Bass
STEVE BASS ARCHITECT
6747 Everett Street
Arvada, CO 80004-3031
Member Since: 5/17/2017
Membership Expires: 6/1/2026
Professional / NCARB
Phone: 13032636662
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.stevebassarchitect.com/

Dennis Berry
1220 Hartford Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
Member Since: 11/12/1994
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
Professional / CPBD
Phone: (720) 475-1644
Email: Protected email address

Dennis Berry
1220 Hartford Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
Member Since: 11/12/1994
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
CPBD-Certified / CPBD
Phone: (720) 475-1644
Email: Protected email address

Barry Binns
Binns Design Services, LLC
253 Oakmonte Circle
Greenwood, SC 29649-7019
Member Since: 6/9/2015
Membership Expires: 7/1/2026
Professional / CPBD
Phone: (303) 362-1216
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://binnsdesignservices.com

Barry Binns
Binns Design Services, LLC
253 Oakmonte Circle
Greenwood, SC 29649-7019
Member Since: 6/9/2015
Membership Expires: 3/1/2026
CPBD-Certified / CPBD
Phone: (303) 362-1216
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://binnsdesignservices.com

Catherine Ellis
Catherine Ellis Design LLC
11702 Perry St.
Westminster, CO 80031
Member Since: 2/19/2015
Membership Expires: 3/1/2026
Professional / AIBD
Phone: 8012340600
Email: Protected email address
Website: cehomedesign.com

Bob Fredley
4691 Shoshone Drive
Larkspur, CO 80118
Member Since: 6/27/2022
Membership Expires: 7/1/2026
Retired Professional / CPBD
Phone: (303) 591-6522
Email: Protected email address

Bob Fredley
4691 Shoshone Drive
Larkspur, CO 80118
Member Since: 6/27/2022
Membership Expires: 1/1/2027
CPBD-Retired / CPBD
Phone: (303) 591-6522
Email: Protected email address

Mary Gilland
LGA Studios
201 E Las Animas Street
Suite #113
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Member Since: 4/12/1999
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
Professional / CPBD
Phone: (719) 291-1053
Email: Protected email address
Website: www.lgastudios.com

Mary Gilland
LGA Studios
201 E Las Animas Street
Suite #113
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Member Since: 4/12/1999
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
CPBD-Certified / CPBD
Phone: (719) 291-1053
Email: Protected email address
Website: www.lgastudios.com

Erin Johnson
4835 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy.
Dallas, TX 75244
Member Since: 5/24/2017
Membership Expires: 12/1/2026
CPBD-Candidate
Phone: (303) 365-5555
Email: Protected email address

Bernie Kern
BBKern DESIGNS LLC
1253 N Meade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Member Since: 6/1/2012
Lifetime Professional / FAIBD, CPBD, BIM-R, CAPS
Phone: (719) 375-4956
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.bbkerndesigns.com

Bernie Kern
BBKern DESIGNS LLC
1253 N Meade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Member Since: 6/1/2012
Membership Expires: 7/1/2026
CPBD-Certified / FAIBD, CPBD, BIM-R, CAPS
Phone: (719) 375-4956
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.bbkerndesigns.com

Bernie Kern
BBKern DESIGNS LLC
1253 N Meade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Member Since: 6/1/2012
Membership Expires: 8/1/2026
NCBDC Liaison / FAIBD, CPBD, BIM-R, CAPS
Phone: (719) 375-4956
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.bbkerndesigns.com

Bernie Kern
BBKern DESIGNS LLC
1253 N Meade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Member Since: 6/1/2012
Membership Expires: 8/1/2026
NCBDC President / FAIBD, CPBD, BIM-R, CAPS
Phone: (719) 375-4956
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.bbkerndesigns.com

Bob Matthews
P.O. Box 520
Lake City, CO 81235
Member Since: 10/18/1989
Membership Expires: 1/1/2027
CPBD-Suspended / CPBD
Phone: (970) 812-7699
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.mvtshomedesign.com

Michael Payne
Empire Drafting and Design, LLC
2570 S Zephyr Ct
Lakewood, CO 80227
Member Since: 7/23/2013
Membership Expires: 8/1/2026
Professional / CPBD, LEED-AP
Phone: (303) 325-1849
Email: Protected email address
Website: https://empiredrafting.net/

Michael Payne
Empire Drafting and Design, LLC
2570 S Zephyr Ct
Lakewood, CO 80227
Member Since: 7/23/2013
Membership Expires: 3/1/2026
CPBD-Certified / CPBD, LEED-AP
Phone: (303) 325-1849
Email: Protected email address
Website: https://empiredrafting.net/

Jon Rentfrow
3200 S Lemay
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Member Since: 7/16/2002
Membership Expires: 2/1/2026
Professional
Phone: 970-412-3400
Email: Protected email address

Steve Sall
2019 Turner Court
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Member Since: 2/1/2000
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
Professional
Phone: (303) 885-0907
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.tkparch.com

Christopher Wiebe
2609 North Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-1374
Member Since: 12/9/2009
Membership Expires: 1/1/2026
Professional
Phone: (719) 477-9460
Email: Protected email address
Website: http://www.hawkcompanies.com

Michelle Williams
LGA Studios
201 E Las Animas St
Suite #113
Colorado Springs, CO 80803
Member Since: 8/7/2024
Membership Expires: 4/1/2026
Associate
Phone: (719) 635-0880
Email: Protected email address
Website: www.lgastudios.com

Nevets Yelckim
HousePlans.Guru
110 Front Street
Suite #300
Jupiter, FL 33477
Member Since: 5/4/2024
Membership Expires: 5/1/2026
CE Provider / BIM-R
Phone: 2027504900
Email: Protected email address