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Background
Joseph A. Matthew is a registered architect in the province of Alberta, with former registration in the Provinces of British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Mr. Matthew brings to the architectural profession

the distinct advantages which resulted from six years of construction experience prior to entering university. As a result of this background, his designs, while aesthetically pleasing, reflect strong emphasis on the practical and the functional aspects of his profession. His post-graduate experience incorporates knowledge gained in three Provinces in Canada plus assignments in several Caribbean Islands. This experience has been quite varied in terms of scope of services and types of projects undertaken. It is accurate to say that Mr. Matthew's experience covers all facets of an architectural practice.

Mr. Matthew embodies the following:

Caribbean Background,
British H.S. Education,
American University Education and over 30 years of professional Experience

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, 1973 Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Fluent in English and Spanish

Professional Associations

Member of the Alberta Association of Architects (M.A.A.A.)
Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (M.R.A.I.C.)

Memberships and Community Involvement

Alberta Multiculturalism Commission, Commission Member 1991-1993
University of Lethbridge, Senator 1992-1995
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Member for over 20 years (including 4 years on the Board of Directors)
Rotary Club of Downtown Lethbridge, member 1986-1996
Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone, Board of Directors, 1990-1993, 1999-2000
Lethbridge Boys and Girls Club, Board of Directors 1990,1992

C.V.

1984 to Present / President J.A. Matthew Architect Ltd.
1982 to 1984 / Principal J.A. Matthew Architect
1981 to 1982 / Senior Architect and Partner. The Keith Gabriel Partnership
1979 to 1981 / President JOSEPH A. MATTHEW ARCHITECT LTD. Prince Alberta Saskatchewan
1974 to 1979 / Architect. Gabriel Architectural Group Ltd., Regina, Saskatchewan
1973 to 1974 / Free Lance Designer / Draftsman. Agency of Design Team Leasing, Toronto, Ontario
1964 to 1972 / Pre-University experience in Montserrat, West Indies, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and New York incorporating the work of laborer, and cater as carpenter.

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