The jra team

Jim Riemenschneider, President – Project Manager/ Lead Designer

"Jim R" is well known within the food service industry with more than 30 years of experience as an innovative consultant who provides designs that smoothly and cleanly integrate food service and architecture. Additionally, his extensive experience in nearly every food service application allows him to offer our clients recommendations from a wide perspective, incorporating positives from all aspects of the industry into their projects. Through collaboration with the design team, owner and operator, Jim assists them in determining project goals based upon their current and potential menus, operational criteria, as well as current and future trends. He then creates aesthetically pleasing, versatile food service facilities while remaining budget conscious throughout the entire process.

Graduate of Grandville High School

Grandville, Michigan

Courtney Payne, CAD Technician/Project Manager/ Quality Control

Courtney has experience not only with CAD but also Revit. She assists in detailing projects as well as maintaining a level of quality which we have set for ourselves. In addition, Courtney has experience in food service operations. This knowledge helps with form, function and flow of each and every project.

Courtney also manages and coordinates projects throughout the design and engineering process.

Graduate of Evart High School

Evart, Michigan

Associates Degree in Architecture and Technology

Ferris State University

Christina McConnell, CAD Technician/Project Designer

Christina is certified in Revit as well as having extensive knowledge in CAD. Christina assists with designing projects and producing all the necessary documents. Christina has experience in the food service industry with catering and cooking. She uses this experience to ensure each design works from an operational standpoint.

Graduate of Caledonia High School

Caledonia, Michigan

Associates Degree in Architectural Technology

Grand Rapids Community College

Adam Howe, CAD Technician/Project Designer

Adam is certified in Revit as well as having extensive knowledge in CAD. Adam helps with designing projects and producing all the necessary documents. Adam is service driven and a critical thinker and has management experience in the fast food service industry. Adam uses this experience to ensure each design works from an operational standpoint.

Graduate of Lakeview High School

Lakeview, Michigan