Ed was one of the original GHB Partners and Director of Energy Management and Controls. He forged new paths for the firm long before ‘green’ and ‘sustainability’ were common; mentoring his colleagues in designing the highest level performing buildings of the day. He now spends half of his time in Michigan and half in Arizona enjoying time with his children and grandchildren.
December 2001: The Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) at Macomb Community College opens in Warren, MI.
July 2001: IDS was commissioned to complete a simulated nursing lab for Macomb Community College.
July 2000: IDS designed the country’s first University Center at Macomb Community College in July 1991, and the program’s success resulted in University Center II in July 2000.
December 1999: Holy Family Regional Schools new middle school – first project contract signed for IDS.
This figurative phrase was the mantra of our new beginnings.
November 16, 1999 – IDS was formed by seven Principals: Paul Stachowiak, Dick DeBeliso, Rich Bracci, Dan Christensen, Kirk Delzer, Dave DiCiuccio and Ed Bisson. They were managing partners at Giffels Hoyem Basso for the 10 years prior to this time and moved the firm of 85 employees to the City Center building in Troy.