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James Goettsch received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Iowa State University in 1967. After two years in the military, he began his career in New York City in 1969. He moved to Chicago in 1970 to work for CF Murphy Associates, which became Murphy/Jahn, and he remained with that firm for 20 years. Mr. Goettsch served as executive vice president, associate director of planning and design and was principal-in-charge of the Murphy/Jahn office in New York from 1984-1989. Mr. Goettsch joined the firm as a design principal in 1992 and is the design leader of the office today.
Mr. Goettsch has personally directed and has been involved in all phases of building design and construction on projects throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and South Africa. His experience includes high- and low-rise office buildings, institutional and educational buildings, residential apartment complexes, long-span structures, health care facilities, and many interiors assignments.
In 1988, the American Institute of Architects named Mr. Goettsch a Fellow in recognition of his contributions to the profession. Throughout his career, Mr. Goettsch has been recognized by the AIA and many other professional and academic organizations with awards and invitations to speak publicly regarding design issues.
Mr. Goettsch is a partner in the firm and a member of the board of directors. As the firm's design leader, Mr. Goettsch is responsible for developing the firm’s design talent and leading the direction and quality of design for the office.
