Jeffery "Jeff" Steven Laur, A.I.A. / N.C.A.R.B.

(Principal / Owner)

Education

Lawton High School, Lawton, Oklahoma - Graduated in 1965

Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma - Major: Engineering (One year)

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma - Major: Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture Degree - Graduated 1971

Wentz Scholastic Scholarship Recipient

Member of Sigma Tau, National Honorary Engineering Fraternity

Architectural Registrations:

Arkansas - No. 1106 (1976)

Colorado - No. 201082 (1975)

Missouri - No. 4036 (1979)

Professional Associations:

Corporate Member of American Institute of Architects (Since 1976)

Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards,

NCARB Certificate No. 17,816 (1976)

Military Experience:

Oklahoma State University ROTC Graduate - May, 1971

Commissioned in Army Engineers- August, 1971

Graduated from Engineer Officers' Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, VA - December 1971

Attained Rank of Captain in the Army Reserve

Civic Organizations and Contributuons:

Member of Harrison Noon Lions Club since 1977 (President in 1996/97)

Harrison Chamber of Commerce

Donated architectural services to :

The Boone County Special Services Center, Harrison, AR

John Paul Hammerschmidt Memorial Plaza, North Arkansas College

North Arkansas Community College Amphitheatre Design, Harrison

The Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center, Harrison

Share & Care Food, Clothing and Shelter Assistance Program, Harrison

Mini Harris Park Stage, City of Harrison

Served on:

Harrison Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee

Crooked Creek / Dry Jordan Flood Control Committee

Harrison Greenbelt Development Committee

Harrison Lake / Creek Park Development Committee

Special Interests:

Solar and energy conservation design specialist. Invited to speak on these subjects at seminars organized by the Arkansas Department of Energy and North Arkansas College. Three solar buildings published in nationally circulated publications. Won state architectural design award for the 10,000 square foot MMI Underground Data Processing Center in Harrison.

Contributed many hours to developing greenbelts, parks, and tourism concepts for Harrison. Youth soccer and flag football coach. Hobbies include wood working, development of inventions / patents, fishing, hiking, swimming, jogging, and watching Harrison Goblin and Arkansas Razorback sports.

Member of First Christian Church of Harrison.