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Our Firm.
YHR Partners was organized in 1983 to bring high quality architectural services to the Upper Midwest area. The firm is located in Moorhead, MN and organized as a Minnesota Corporation with four partners having ownership. The firm provides planning and architectural services in the upper Midwest with registrations in MN, ND, SD, MT, KS and WA. Our architectural services include experience with a wide variety of building types, with a specialty in healthcare, education, historic preservation and religious structures.
Richard Meier, AIA
Richard Meier is a Principal at YHR. He has been with YHR since 1993. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from North Dakota State University in 1990. He has a Frenchie named Nala. In his free time, he enjoys reading and bike riding.
Margaret Follingstad, AIA
Margaret Follingstad is a Principal at YHR. She received her bachelors from North Dakota State University in 1992 and her Graduate Degree from Strathclyde University in 1993. She has been with YHR since 1990.
Mark Lundberg, AIA, LEED
Mark Lundberg is a Principal at YHR. He has been with YHR since 2003. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State University in 1986. He has a Dachshund named Bentley. In his spare time, he enjoys painting, drawing, and building furniture.
Adam Pangrac, AIA
Adam Pangrac is a Principal at YHR. He has been with YHR since 2011. He received his Master of Architecture degree from North Dakota State University in 2011. He has a Collie/Lab Mix named Linden. His hobbies include running, biking, and anything else that allows him to be active and being outdoors.
Ryan Gran, AIA
Ryan Gran is a Project Manager. He has been with YHR since 1996. He received a Bachelor of Architecture at North Dakota State University in 2003. He has a Cairn Terrier named Macy. In his spare time, he enjoys time at the lake with family and friends, working in the yard, kayaking, and cruising around the lake in one of his vintage boats.
Chad Mertz, AIA
Chad Mertz is a Project Architect leading the firm in the preparation of specifications and contracts, while assisting with I.T. support. He has been with YHR between 1997 and 2004 and since returning in 2013. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State University in 1997 and obtained his LEED AP in 2009. He has a mixed breed rescue dog named Bauer who is mostly Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever and six other breeds. In his free time, he spent ten years as a volunteer youth hockey coach, enjoys walking with his dog, photography, technology, and curling up with a good book.
Darrell Schreiber
Darrell Schreiber is a Construction Administrator. He has been with YHR since 2022. He graduated with a degree in autobody repair from NDSCS. He has over 30 years in the construction field. He has two labs, Madi and Charley. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors including but not limited to: hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Sheridan Allen
Sheridan Allen is a Construction Administrator. She has been with YHR since 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Construction Management from North Dakota State University in 2019. She has a Siberian Husky named Ekko and a Calico cat named Luna. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, shopping for books and tending to her many plants.
Paul Rye
Paul Rye is a Project Manager. He has been with YHR since 2020. He received a Bachelor of Art from Northern State College in 1987 and a Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State University in 1999. His favorite pet is a Golden Retriever. In his free time, he enjoys reading, drawing, oil painting, and spending summers at the cabin with family and friends.
Matthew Olson
Matthew Olson is a Project Manager at YHR. He has been with YHR since 2017. He received his Master of Architecture degree from North Dakota State University in 2007. His favorite animal is a dog. His pastimes include coaching youth sports and spending time at the lake with my family.
Jenna Lawrence
Jenna Lawrence is an Architectural Intern. She has been with YHR since 2020.She obtained her Master of Architecture in May of 2020 at North Dakota State University. She has a sassy cat named Picalo who rules the house. She enjoys spending time with her baby girl, Vali, and her husband, Cole, drinking coffee on a Saturday morning, and being on the lake in the sunshine.
Samantha Schrader
Samantha Schrader is an Architectural Intern. She has been with YHR since 2019. She completed her Master of Architecture in 2021, with a Minor in Business Management, from North Dakota State University. She has a Golden Doodle named Gigi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Luke DeVries
Luke DeVries is an Architectural Intern. He has been with YHR since 2021. He completed her Master of Architecture at North Dakota State University in 2022. His favorite animal is a koala bear. In his free time, he enjoys reading, crate digging for new tunes, and spending time with family.
Lilly Johnson
Lilly Johnson is an Architectural Intern. She has been with YHR since 2022. She completed her Master of Architecture at North Dakota State University in 2023. She has a German Shepard, Titan, an American Akita, Kaia, as well as a cat, Saphy. In her free time, she enjoys strength training and spending time with friends and family.
Kaitlyn Bridgeman
Kaitlyn Bridgeman is our Student Intern. She is currently attending North Dakota State University, working towards her Master’s. She has been with YHR since 2023. Her favorite animal is a gold fish. In her free time, she enjoys finding hidden gems at farmers markets and antique stores.
Norma Tessmer
Norma Tessmer is a Business Administrator. She has been with YHR since 2000. She received her Bachelor of Accounting from MSUM in 1982. Her favorite animal is a teddy bear. When not at the office, she spends her time reading and volunteering!
Erika Bartunek
Erika Bartunek is an Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator. She has been with YHR since 2019. She received her Bachelor of Mass Communication from MSUM 1993. She has a mini dachshund named Neeko. In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking and watching her daughter play basketball.
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