Jim Wright

Founder, President + Principal Designer

Jim has been all over the place, serving on national and local boards and committees throughout the building industry, and collecting many awards for the excellence of his design work. He really listens to the needs of our clients and works tirelessly to deliver beautiful AND functional designs. A man of integrity, Jim truly embodies the values RDS was built on. We’re proud to have him as our founder and leader.

When he’s not working, Jim enjoys relaxing with Regina, his wife of 45 years, spending time with his daughters and sons-in-law, and keeping up with his grandchildren. Running, playing, drawing: there isn’t a thing he won’t do to put a smile on their faces.

  • Certified Professional Building Designer, 1992

  • National President, The American Institute of Building Design, 1999 & 2000

  • National Designer of the Year, The American Institute of Building Design, 2004

  • MasterWork of Design on-site competition winner, 2004

  • Orla Coakley Award for Industry Achievement, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, 2011

  • Elevated to Fellow, College of Fellows, The American Institute of Building Design, 2014

  • Chancellor, College of Fellows, The American Institute of Building Design, 2019-2021

  • Examiner Emeritus, National Council of Builder Designer Certification, 2019