Governmental Thought Leaders


  • C. Steve Surprenant, MCR, LEED APDirector of Development

    Steve is nationally recognized for his work in public-private partnerships (P3) and an expert in guiding owners through highly challenging projects and non-traditional delivery. With over 30 years of industry experience, he is proficient in assisting clients from strategic capital planning and financial feasibility through occupancy and start-up.  His comprehensive experience includes real estate consulting, development advisory, financial feasibility, economic and risk analysis, urban redevelopment, public-private partnership transactions, design-build, programming, design criteria/performance specifying, RFEOI/RFQ/RFP contract development, design/construction program management, and litigation support services.  Steve is a member of HDR Architecture, Inc.'s executive management team.

  • Bruce D. Carpenter, AIA, LEED APCommunity Architecture Leader

    Bruce's work reinforces the ideal that strong communities are America's cornerstone; his career is distinguished by contributions to the built environment to improve the quality of life for a community and its citizens. He has developed long-standing relationships with civic leaders as well as leaders in business and non-profits, and has become a trusted advisor upon whom these leaders rely to bring the collaborative process to bear on the facilitation of community endeavors. Bruce has been instrumental in the creation of performing arts centers, museums, parks, entertainment venues, community centers, hospitals and other public spaces that all enrich a thriving community. He is especially talented at translating cultural sensitivities into the architectural vernacular of a community's most meaningful projects.