As President, Heather thrives when meeting new people, discovering client needs, and collaborating to arrive at creative solutions. Her love of architecture is rooted in fond memories of creating Barbie houses out of the wooden blocks handcrafted by her father. She earned degrees in Architecture from the University of Virginia and Syracuse University and has worked at BOUDREAUX for more than two decades. A mother of two children, an avid runner, and a budding triathlete, Heather loves to travel and share her passion for community, arts, and culture. Balancing firm and project leadership, she is looking out for your project’s design character, budget, schedule, and team.

As Executive Vice President, Randy is known for both his design skills and in-depth technical expertise. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s School of Architecture. Through its co-op program he road-tripped to Columbia every other academic quarter for work and ultimately BOUDREAUX became home. Very close to his four brothers, he still drives back and forth to Cincinnati regularly and those visits often include sibling competitions in the form of golf, running or poker. As a champion of quality for our studio and chief mentor, he will assure that your project is thoroughly and accurately detailed.

Dave, a Louisiana State University School of Architecture alum, made BOUDREAUX his home after several years of practice in Louisiana. As both Vice President and Project Manager, Dave’s steady demeanor and ability to lead from initial design through final construction contribute to project success. He ably tracks your schedule and budget, believing that quality design does not have to be expensive. He is inspired and refreshed by getting outdoors, choosing to hike and rock climb often. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Dave is also technologically-savvy and leads our IT to ensure we are on the cutting edge for both our team and our clients.

Chris left his beloved Louisiana State Tigers when he relocated to Columbia many years ago. As Corporate Associate and Project Manager, he has a “no ego, roll up your sleeves” approach to designing spaces that helps your organization work more effectively. Highly organized and disciplined, Chris dependably leads teams for government, community, corporate, education and faith-based clients. When not working, Chris is often using that discipline when playing golf or tennis. He feels privileged to assist you in any way that he can to make the design and construction process as enjoyable as possible.

Tara loves good design and constantly works to make the complicated feel simple. Her roots are planted in the Carolinas. Raised in North Carolina, she straddled the border by receiving her Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from North Carolina State University and her Masters of Architecture from Clemson University. She made Columbia her home because she loves feeling the energy of our developing downtown and being able to relax at home along the shoreline of Lake Murray. It’s the best of both worlds. As an Associate with BOUDREAUX, she breathes new life into the firm’s goal of bringing all clients thoughtful and creative design solutions.

At the heart of Celia’s design philosophy is the idea that spaces should be created in relation to the people who will inhabit them. Whether she is designing a Workplace to energize or a Worship space to inspire, the project’s interior form, finishes, and furnishings work in concert to bring her client’s vision to life. With a degree in Architecture from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Celia understands the full extent of a project’s scope and leverages that knowledge to work hand-in-hand with the rest of the project team to deliver a well-coordinated project. Outside the office, Celia’s family, comprised of her husband, daughter, and two hounds, keeps her active. As an Associate with BOUDREAUX, Celia advocates for a firm culture that fosters a creative and supportive team atmosphere.

Grounded in small town design values nurtured through a Mississippi State University architecture education, Irene thrives when creating communities that are vibrant, authentic, and livable. As our Director of Planning, her solutions blend architectural insight, planning expertise, and an eye for the future. Her stakeholder facilitation skills and contagious enthusiasm rally diverse voices toward strategic visions for their communities. Many professional and cultural organizations, as well as her church, find themselves the proud beneficiaries of her leadership and personal artistic and musical talents. Irene is ready to create with you a vision and an achievable roadmap for your community or campus.