Sam Combs, AIA, NCARB, Architect Resume:
Education: Americans With Disabilities Act Seminar, Evan Terry & Associates, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1992. Real Estate Course, Central Seattle Community College, 1990. Post-Graduate studies in Arctic Engineering, University of Alaska, 1977. Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, 1977. High School Diploma, Dimond High School, Anchorage, Alaska, 1971 .
Architectural Registration: State of Washington Architectural Registration, 1988. No. 4951. State of Hawaii Architectural Registration, 1986. No. AR-6075. [Past=P] State of Oregon Architectural Registration, 1986. No. 2763. [P] State of Alaska Architectural Registration, 1983. No. A-5628.
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Architects. National Trust for Historic Preservation. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. [P] Historic Seattle. [P] Union Station Historic District Association. [P] Association for Preservation Technology. [P] The Society of Architectural Historians. [P] Alaska Association for Historic Preservation. [P] Historic Anchorage Inc. [P] Anchorage Historic Properties, Inc. [P] Forum '49. [P] Alaska World Affairs Council. Rotary International. [P] National Federation of Independent Business. [P] Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo Number 15. [P]
Appointments and Awards: Appointed by Mayor Mark Begich to the re-formed Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission, 2007-2010. Past-President of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 2007-2008. President of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 2006-2007. Vice President of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 2005-2006. Executive Board of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 1992-2010. Elected to the Executive Board of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, 2002-2010; Appointed by Mayor Mystrom to the Housing & Neighborhood Development Commission (HAND) of the Municipality of Anchorage, 1999-02. President & Past President, Alaska State Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, 1996-97. Director, Alaska State Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, 1993-1994. Juror for the Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Design Awards, 1992. Chairman of the Anchorage Section of the American Institute of Architects, 1992. Secretary Treasurer of the Anchorage Section of the American Institute of Architects, 1991. Juror for the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Awards for 1990. Chairman of the Seattle Chapter American Institute of Architects Historic Preservation Committee,1990-91. The Columbia City Landmark District Architectural Review Committee, 1989-1991. The Washington Trust For Historic Preservation Executive Board-1989-1992, Elected and Appointed to the post of Executive Board Secretary, 1989-1990. The City of Seattle Historic Landmarks Preservation Board, Appointed by the Mayor for 1988-1991. Public Service Award for Participation on the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission from the Mayor of Anchorage, 1986. Anchorage Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, Appointed by the Mayor for 1986-1987. President of Forum '49 of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 1984-1985. Board Member of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 1984-1985. Board Member of Forum '49 of the Alaska World Affairs Council, 1982-1985. Secretary/Treasurer of the Anchorage Section of the American Institute of Architects, 1979. Worker of the Summer, Ft. Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, 1971. Student Body President, Dimond High School, 1970-1971.
Speaking Engagements: Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority, Your Old House-#2, Putting It All Together, Seattle, Washington, 1990. Sacred Places: A Sacred Trust, A Conference on the Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Restoration of Historic Religious Buildings, Seattle, Washington, 1990. Rotary East, 1987. American Institute of Architects Anchorage Section, 1987. Alpine Historical Society Annual Meeting, 1987. Alaska Association for Historic Preservation Seminar, Fairbanks, 1985. American Institute of Architects Intern Development Program, 1985. Anchorage Volunteer League, 1983. Anchorage Fine Arts Museum, Brown Bag Luncheon, 1982. American Institute of Architects Anchorage Section, 1982. Elmendorf Officer's Wives Club, 1979. Anchorage Women's Club, 1979.
Teaching: OLE, (Opportunities for Lifelong Education) Historic Preservation Seminar, 2016. Taught a Historic Preservation Seminar at Nome's Northwest Community College, 1981. Taught a Cook Inlet Native Association [CINA] student of West High School about architecture while at Anchorage architectural office, 1978.
Publications: "Cold Climate Construction Page" for the seventh edition of the Architectural Graphic Standards.
Television Appearances: "Restore America Television Show", HGTV featuring Sam Combs & the Oscar Anderson House Restoration in Anchorage, Alaska, narrated by Bob Villa on 9/5/99. “Curb Appeal”, HGTV featuring the Dodd Residence Renovation & Addition in Anchorage, Alaska, narrated by Rick Spence on 2/24/2000. Samuel Duff Combs, AlA, NCARB, Architect-New Projects in Washington State: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Center/Gymnasium Renovation/Expansion, LaConner, Washington, 1990-1991.[ANAE]. Yakima Indian Nation Credit Building, Toppenish, 1989-1990. Parks Construction Building Renovation, Seattle, Washington, 1990.
Historic Preservation. Restoration, and Renovation Projects in Washington State: Fall City Hop Curing Shed Log Structure Stabilization, King County Historic Landmarks Commission. Highline High School Restoration, Scheme B, Burien, Seattle, 1988. [GTde Weisenbach Architects], Highline High School Moderinization and Additions Scheme 1 and A, Burien, Seattle, 1988-1989. [GTde Weisenbach Architects]. Tacoma Union Station Depot Restoration, Renovation and Addition, 1988. [Merritt & Pardini].
Samuel Duff Combs. AlA, NCARB. Architect; Combs & Combs, AIA-Historic Preservation and Restoration Projects: 4th Avenue Theatre Restoration, Anchorage, Anchorage Downtown Partnership, 2007-2008. Federal Office Building-TOBY Award Submittal, Anchorage, GSA, 2007. Historic Soldotna Post Office, Soldotna, Soldotna Historical Society & Museum, Inc, 2003-09. Non-Commissioned Officer's Quarters Condition Assessment & Restoration Planning, Fort Egbert, Eagle,Bureau of Land Management, 2002-03. Nenana Railroad Depot Restoration, Allstate Insurance Company, 2001-02. Black Rapids Roadhouse Restoration Study, Black Rapid, 2000-2003. Jesse Lee Home Renovation, Restoration & Hotel Project, Seward, Dan Klaugus, 1996-2002. Levinson 1890 Victorian House Survey, 30 Church Street, Hornell, New York, 1990. Levinson 1856 Stagecoach House Survey, Hornell, New York, 1990. Pioneer Schoolhouse Restoration/Rehabilitation-Phase II: Fire Alarm/Electrical System Code Compliance Design and Historical Interpretive Display Panels Design, Municipality of Anchorage, 1987. Alpine Heritage and Cultural Center, Alpine Historical Society, Sutton, 1986-1987. Pioneer Schoolhouse Restoration/Rehabilitation-Phase I: Historical Report, Restoration/Rehabilitation Program, and Condition Survey, Municipality of Anchorage, 1986-1987. Eska Architectural Mine Survey, Sutton, Woodward-Clyde Consultants and Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, 1985-1986. Buffalo Architectural Mine Survey, Sutton, Woodward-Clyde Consultants and Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, 1985-1986. President Harding Railroad Car Restoration, Phase II-Exterior Restoration, City of Fairbanks, Alaskaland, Fairbanks, 1986. Art Gallery Co-Op and Renovation, Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks, 1985-1986. Alaskan Commercial Warehouse Renovation and Mini-Mall Project, Alaska Rural Investments, Bethel, 1985. President Harding Railroad Car Restoration, Phase I-Historical Study, City of Fairbanks, Alaskaland, Fairbanks, 1985. Art Education Facility Reconstruction of the Alaska Road Commission Garage at Big Delta State Historical Park, Delta/Greely Arts Council, Big Delta, 1984-1986. Alaskan Preservationists-Historic Preservation and Restoration Projects: Sutton Bunkhouse Relocation and Restoration, Alpine Historical Society, Sutton, 1984. Club 25, Wendler Building, Relocation and Restoration/Renovation,Anchorage, 1984. [ALPS & Porath Architects]. Reception Building/Horseshoe Saloon, Architectural Survey and Restoration/Renovation Planning and Feasibility Study, Bill and Remy Johnson, Cordova, 1984. Utkeagvik Presbyterian Manse, Architectural Survey, Presbyterian Church, Barrow, 1983. Gil's Garage, Food Cache, and Lathrop Building Historic Facade Perspective, Municipality of Anchorage, 1983. Club 25/Wendler Building, Historic Facade Studies, Municipality of Anchorage, 1983. Rika's Roadhouse and Landing State Historical Park Restoration and Stabilization, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Big Delta, 1982-1983. Fourth Avenue Historic Facade Study, Downtown Deli, National Park Service, and the Municipality of Anchorage, 1982. Architectural Cut-Out Model of the Heffentrager/Bieri House for Anchorage schoolchildren, Municipality of Anchorage, 1982. Ft. McGilvray Architectural Survey, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Caines Head, Seward, 1981. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Restoration, Russian Orthodox Church, Seldovia, 1980-1981. Oscar Anderson House Interior Restoration, Historic Anchorage Inc., 1979-1980. Heffentrager/Bieri House Rendering, Historic Anchorage Inc., 1978.
Previous Historic Preservation and Restoration Projects; Heffentrager/Bieri House Renovation and Relocation, Anchorage Historic Landmarks Commission, 1979. [GA]. Ft. Abercrombie Architectural Survey and Investigation, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Kodiak, 1978. [Division of Parks]. Rika's Roadhouse and Landing Survey and Investigation, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Big Delta,1978. [Division of Parks]. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church Restoration, Russian Orthodox Church, Kenai, 1978. [CCC/HOK].
ADA Audits: ADA Audit of Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, 2013. Americans With Disabilities Act Audits: Municipality of Anchorage ADA Audit of 48 Municipal Buildings, 1992. [KPI]. State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Department of Fish and Game ADA Audit of 14 State Buildings on Kodiak Island, Illiamna Lake Area, and Bristol Bay, 1992. [KPI]. ADA Audits of Miscellaneous Private Sector Buildings in Anchorage, 1991-92.
Art Gallery Projects: Art & Architecture Gallery, Seattle, 1989. Art Gallery Co-Op, Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks, 1985-1986. Art Education Facility of the Alaska Road Commission Garage at Big Delta State Historical Park, Big Delta, 1984-1985. Carroll/Newcome Art Gallery, Anchorage, 1984. Banks: Yakima Indian Nation Credit Building, Toppenish, 1989-1990. [ANAE].
Churches: Friends Church, Anchorage, 2016. Heart of the City Church, Anchorage, 2015. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Addition, Anchorage, 2014. Eastside Pentacostal Church, Anchorage, 2007. Cliffside Community Chapel,Anchorage, Pastor Steve A. Chronister, 2004-05 Grace Pentecostal Church, Anchorage, Pastor Sam Starkey, 2002-03. Korean United Methodist Church Deck & Entry,Anchorage, 2000. Renovation of the Park Strip Day Care Center (formerly First Church of Christ) to house the new Anchorage Jewish Community Center, Anchorage, 1987. Utkeagvik Presbyterian Manse, Architectural Survey, Presbyterian Church, Barrow, 1983. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Restoration, Seldovia Church Committee, Seldovia, 1980-1981. Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church Restoration, Russian Orthodox Church, Kenai, 1978. [CCC/HOK].
Construction Administration Only: Solid Waste Disposal Building, Adak Naval Station, 1992. [KPI]. King Salmon Sewage Treatment Facility, 1992. [KPI Sewage Treatment Facility, Adak Naval Station, 1992. [KPI]. Four Miscellaneous Projects at Birchwood, Adak Naval Station, 1992. [KPI].
Community Center Projects: Napaskiak Tribal Council Community Center, Napaskiak Tribal Organization, Schematic Design Only,1998. Several EDA Community Center Projects, Bethel Area, 1979. [CCC/HOK].
Daycare: Daycare at East 56th Avenue, Anchorage-Analysis of Structure. 1992. [KPI].
Detention Facilities: Napaskiak Tribal Detention Facility, Napaskiak Tribal Organization, Schematic Design Only, 1998. [KDI].
Elderly Citizen's Projects: Francisco Home Assisted Living Home, Anchorage, 2016. Assisted Living Home--Carroll Place, Anchorage, 2015-2016. Graceful Assisted Living III, Anchorage, Christina Ulofoshio, 2003-05. Graceful Assisted Living II, Anchorage, Christina Ulofoshio, 2002. Graceful Assisted Living I, Anchorage, Christina Ulofoshio, 2001-03. Fairbanks Native Association Forget-Me-Not Assisted Living Center, Fairbanks, 1996. [KDI]. Seldovia Elderly Housing, 1980. [GA].
Garage/Warehouse Projects: Wolverine Supply, Inc. Office Building Fire Repair, Wasilla, 2006-07. Familian Office/Warehouse, Wasilla, Wolverine Supply Inc., 1999. Wolverine Supply, Inc. Office/Warehouse, Wasilla, 1999. United Way Mezzanine, United Way of Anchorage, 1998-99. Municipality of Anchorage Storage Facility Design Review, 1983. [Don Dieffenbach Consulting]. Paul K. Haggard Garage/Warehouse, Anchorage, 1980. [GA].
Gas Stations: Chevron, Renovation & Addition to Three Stations: Minnesota Boulevard & Spenard Road, Debarr Road, Eagle River, Anchorage & Eagle River, 1996-97. [KDI].
Hotel Projects: ADA Audit of Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, 2013. Downtown Inlet Inn-539 H. St. Office and Lobby Remodel, CINA, Anchorage, 1978. [CCC/HOK]. Sheraton Calista Hotel, Anchorage, 1977-1979. [CCC/HOK].
Housing--Multi-Family Projects: Homeward Bound, 100 Davis Avenue, Anchorage, 2008-2009. Norway Estate Triplexes, Girdwood, 2005-2006. Aida Lissi Fourplex Curb Appeal Project, Anchorage, 2004-05. Foxglove LLC Fourplex/Eightplex, Wasilla, Wolverine Supply, Inc., 2002-03. Vikki Shore Estates, Wasilla, Wolverine Supply Inc., 1999. Cook Inlet Housing Authority Lead Based Paint & Asbestos Abatement, 18 Homes in Anchorage, 1996-97. [KDI]. North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, 16 Low-Rent Housing Units and Subdivision, Valdez, Alaska, 1997-99. [KDI]. North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, 18 Low-Rent Homes, Seward, 1995-98. [KDI]. DOD Housing Projects at Elmendorf, Quality Control Supervisor, Wolverine Supply, Inc. Elmendorf, 1996. [KDI]. Cook Inlet Housing Authority Survey of 280 Houses, Multi-Family and Elderly Housing Units, 1992. [KPI]. Alyeska Ski Resort Condominiums Miscellaneous Upgrades, 1992. [KPI]. Northwood Park Multi-Family Housing Project, Anchorage Neighborhood Housing Services, 1991-92. [KPI]. Seldovia Elderly Housing, GINA, 1980. [GA]. NANA Housing Project for three villages, 1978. [CCC/HOK].
Medical: Anchorage Spinal Care/Trekell Chiropractic Clinic, Anchorage, 2004-05. Pierson Dental Clinic,Anchorage, Bill Namen, 2002. Nuugen's Ranch De-Tox Center Addition, Construction Administration, Wasilla, 1991-92. [KPI]. Alaska Veterinary Clinic Renovation, Anchorage, 1992. [KPI]. Humana Hospital & Medical Plaza Miscellaneous Projects, Anchorage, 1991-92. [KPI].
Office/Warehouse Projects: Spenard Lions Clubhouse II, Anchorage, 2015. Spenard Lions Clubhouse, Anchorage, 2012-2013. Sitka Rangers Office Renovation & Addition, United States Forrest Service, Sitka, 2012. Greatland Tree Service, Anchorage, 2012. Nowka Cabinet Shop Office/Warehouse Addition, Anchorage, 2011-2012. Arctic Controls/Stewart Office Building, Anchorage, 2009. Alaska Rural Cap Office Renovation, Anchorage, 2008-2009. Familian Store/Office/Warehouse Building, Wasilla, 2007. Alleyway Vacation for the Red Roof Inn & Alaska Cycle Center, Anchorage, 2004-07. Girdwood Community Needs Center, Girdwood. 2003-04. Span-Alaska Warehouse & Office Renovation,Anchorage, Wolverine Supply, Inc., 2000-02. Anchorage Well & Pump Service Office Space Planning, Anchorage, Jim Ridgway, 2000-2003. Midtown Business Park Offices for Monroe Business Systems, Anchorage, 1991. [KPI]. Resolution Plaza Office Acoustical Problems, Anchorage, 1991. [KPI]. Hill Building (City Hall) Code Upgrades, Fire Alarm, and Sprinkler System, Anchorage, 1991. [KPI]. University of Alaska Real Estate Department Offices, Anchorage, 1991. [KPI]. Yakima Indian Nation Credit Building, Toppenish, 1989-1990. [ANAE]. Parks Construction Building Renovation, Seattle, 1989. Alaskan Commercial Warehouse Renovation and Mini-Mall Project, Alaska Rural Investments, Bethel, 1985. SABENA Airlines Office, Anchorage, 1982. Sohio-BP Office Building Space Study, Anchorage, 1978. [CCC/HOK].
Power Plant Projects: Chugach Electric Power Station Additions, 1992. [KPI]. Solomon Gulch Power Plant, 1979. [GA].
Railroad Car Projects: President Harding Railroad Car Restoration, Phase II-Exterior Restoration, City of Fairbanks, Alaskaland, Fairbanks, 1986. President Harding Railroad Car Restoration on, Phase I-Historical Study, City of Fairbanks, Alaskaland, Fairbanks, 1985.
Proposal Assistance: Alaska Railroad Corporation-Denali Station Proposal Preparation Assistance. 1999.
Railroad Station Projects: Nenana Railroad Depot Restoration, Allstate Insurance Company, 2001-02. Tacoma Union Railroad Station Restoration and Addition, Tacoma, Washington, 1988. [Merritt & Pardini].
Recreational/Sport Projects: Municipality of Anchorage Sports Control Tower, Anchorage,1995-Schematic Design Only. Alpine Heritage and Cultural Center, Alpine Historical Society, Sutton, 1986-1987. President Harding Railroad Car Restoration, Phase I & II, City of Fairbanks, Alaskaland, Fairbanks, 1986. Ski Jump Facilities at Kincaid Park Design Review, Municipality of Anchorage, 1983. [Don Dieffenbach Consulting]. Rika's Roadhouse and Landing State Historical Park Restoration and Stabilization, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Big Delta, 1982-1983. Fort McGilvray Architectural Survey, State of Alaska Division of Parks, Caines Head, Seward, 1981.
Retail Projects: Alaskan Commercial Warehouse Renovation and Mini-Mall Project, Alaska Rural Investments, Bethel, 1985. Residential Projects: Davis/Farmer Residence, Point Mackenzie, 2015-2016. Higgins Home Renovation & Addition, Anchorage, 2015. Sweetman Residence Renovation & Addition, Anchorage, 2015. Smith Residence, Valdez, 2014-2015. Sheilikof Street Porch Addition, Anchorage, 2014-2015. Protzman Home Sunroom Addition, Anchorage, 2011-2012. Eliassen Home Renovation, Chugiak, 2011-2012. Constantino Residence Addition/Renovation, Anchorage, 2010-2011. Lee/Parry Residence Addition/Renovation, Anchorage, 2010-2011. Mallard Home Design, Sterling, 2010. O’Brien Residence Addtion, Anchorage, 2008-2009. Minkemann Residence Renovation, Anchorage, 2008. Brys Residence Addition & Renovation, Anchorage, 2007-2008. Haynes Residence, Anchorage, Keith Ericson, Builder, 2007-2008. Koch Residence Addition, Anchorage, 2006-07. Anderson Residence Addition, Anchorage, 2006. Sherry Stefano Residence Renovation & Addition, Palmer. Schematic Design Only, 2004-05. Engblom-Bradley Garage/Residence Renovation & Addition, Anchorage, 2004-05. McArdle-Dunn Residence Renovation, Anchorage, 2003-04. Johnson-Ryherd Residence Renovation & Addition,Anchorage, 2003-05. Ernst Residence Renovation & Addition, Seward. Schematic Design Only, 2004. Cheshire Residence Renovation & Addition, Anchorage, 2002-03. Stewart Greenhouse/Hot Tub/Storage Building, Anchorage, 2001-03. Rensch Residence Addition, Anchorage, 2001. Sommerfeld Residence Addition & Renovation, Anchorage, 2000-2003. Dodd Residence Addition & Renovation, Anchorage, 1998-99 Bruce & Jan VanBuskirk Home Design, Wasilla, 1997. Mother Lawrence Home, Anchorage, 1997-99. Webb Home, Anchorage, 1986. Foreman Duplex, Anchorage, 1985. Anderson Home, Seward, 1984. Carroll/Newcome Residence/Art Gallery Remodel, Anchorage, 1984. Hasegawa Residence, Anchorage, 1984. Dieffenbach Residence Remodel, Bend, Oregon, 1983. Brickle Condominium Re-Roofing Design, Anchorage, 1983. Gordon Sun Deck, Anchorage, 1983. Pfund/Johnson House, Anchorage, 1983. Woodman Residence Remodel and Addition, Anchorage, 1982. Combs Studio Remodel, Anchorage, 1982. Kiester Residence Remodel and Addition, Anchorage, 1981. Dodd Residence Remodel and Addition, Anchorage, 1980. Ledbetter Ski Chalet, Alyeska, 1978.
Restaurant Projects: Philippine Plaza, Anchorage, 2015. Sicily’s Pizza Restaurant, Anchorage, 2009. Thai Kitchen, Anchorage, Bill Namen. 2004. Tutti Pazzi Restaurant, Girdwood. 2000-2003. Pierce Street Annex Mechanical Upgrades, Anchorage, 1991. [KPIJ. Benjamin's Restaurant, Anchorage, 1984. The Boulevard/Sheffield House Survey and Remodel-Sears Mall, Anchorage, 1983. [ALPS & Pam Sager]. Black Angus Steak House Remodel-1430 Gambell, Anchorage, 1981. [ALPS & GA].
School Projects: Highline High School Restoration, Scheme B, Burien, Seattle, 1988. [GTde Weisenbach Architects]. Highline High School Modernization and Additions, Scheme 1 and A, Burien, Seattle, 1988. [GTde Weisenbach Architects]. Sedro Wooley Central School, Sedro Wooley, Washington, 1988. [Merritt & Pardini]. Montesano High School, Montesano, Washington, 1988. [Merritt & Pardini]. Abbott Loop Elementary School Upgrade Work, Anchorage, 1987. [John F. Ross, AlA, Architect]. Pioneer Schoolhouse Restoration/Rehabilitation-Phase II: Fire Alarm/Electrical System Code Compliance Design and Historical Interpretive Display Panels Design, Municipality of Anchorage, 1987. Pioneer Schoolhouse Restoration/Rehabilitation-Phase I: Historical Report, Restoration/Rehabilitation Program, and Condition Survey, Municipality of Anchorage, 1986-1987. Central Peninsula High School Architectural Review, 1986. [Don Dieffenbach Consulting] Oscarville School, Lower Kuskokwim School District, 1985. [Sam Combs & Habitat North Architects]. Wasilla Elementary School Design Review, 1983. [Don Dieffenbach Consulting]. Anvik Public School, 1979. [GA]. Nikolai Public School, 1979. [GA]. Wasilla High School Addition, 1979. [CCC/HOK]. Kotzebue High School Code Compliance Remodel, 1978. [CCC/HOK]. Galena City School Adjunct Facilities Addition, 1979. [CCC/HOK].
Veterinary Projects: Diamond Animal Clinic Improvement & Expansion, Clyde Odom, DVM, 1998-01. Dog Wash Tenant Improvement & Expansion, Anchorage, Sean Brosnahan, 1999. Alaska Veterinary Clinic, Anchorage, David Law, DVM, Jerry Froeschle, DVM, 1998-99.
Theater Projects: Art Education Facility Reconstruction of the Alaska Road Commission Garage at Big Delta State Historical Park, Delta/Greely Arts Council, Big Delta, 1984-85.
Note: Projects done while at another firm or in joint venture with another firm are shown in brackets.
Architectural Work Experience: 1999-Present Combs & Combs, AIA, Principal/Owner. 1993-1998 Karluk Design, Inc., Principal/Partner. 1991-1993 Koonce Pfeffer, Inc. , Architect. 1989-1991 Samuel Duff Combs, AlA, Architect, Architect and Owner. 1989-1991 Art & Architecture Gallery, Owner with wife-Jayna Lee Combs. 1988-1989 GTde Weisenbach, Architects, Seattle, Washington, Lead Architect. 1988 Merritt & Pardini, Architects, Tacoma, Washington, Architect and Director of Historic Preservation. 1984-1988 Samuel Duff Combs, AlA, Architect, Architect and Owner. 1980-1984 Alaskan Preservationists, Anchorage, Architect and Owner. 1979-1980 Graham Associates, Architects and Planners, Anchorage, Draftsman and Graduat Architect-1979; Office Manager-1980. 1978 State of Alaska Division of Parks, Office of History and Archaeology, Anchorage, Architectural Assistant to the State Historical Architect. [Leave of absence from CCC/HOK]. 1977-1979 Crittenden, Cassetta, Cannon/Helmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, Architects and Planners, Anchorage, Draftsman and Graduate Architect. 1971 & 1972 Post Engineers, Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Draftsman and Designer. 1968 Crittenden, Cassetta, Wirum and Cannon, Architects and Planners, Anchorage, Office Assistant.
Personal: 1991 Returned with family to live in Anchorage, Alaska. 1989 Moved family to Queen Anne Hill, Seattle, Washington. 1988 Moved family to Raft Island, Gig Harbor, Washington. 1987 Daughter, Alexa Donn born. 1985 Traveled to Australia, New Zealand, and Figi. 1983 Traveled throughout Europe on Honeymoon. 1983 Married Jayna Lee Dieffenbach. 1976 Rugby letterman, University of Oregon. 1974 Traveled throughout Europe. 1972 Soccer letterman, University of Oregon. 1970 Football letterman, Dimond High School. 1966- Attended school in Florence, Italy, and traveled 1967 throughout Europe. Combs & Combs, AIA, Samuel Duff Combs, AIA, NCARB, Architect 1995-2009 Project/Clients Listing: Housing Projects In Red Restoration Projects In Dark Green Office Building Projects In Dark Blue Restaurants Project In Orange Commercial Projects In Gray Medical Projects In Brown Religious Projects Note In Light Blue Senior Housing Projects In Purple Native Alaskan/Native American Projects In Pink Sports Facility Projects In Light Green,
Project: Alaska Rural Cap Office Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2008-2009 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $39,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $460,000
Project: Homeward Bound, 100 Davis Avenue Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2008-2009 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $18,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $225,000
Project: O’Brien Residence Addtion Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2008-2009 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $15,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000
Project: 4th Avenue Theatre Restoration Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2007-2008 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $300,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,745,000
Project: Brys Residence Addition & Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2007-2008 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $14,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000
Project: Haynes Residence Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2007-2008 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $14,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000 Project: Federal Office Building-TOBY Award Submittal Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2007 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): Not Applicable
Project: Wolverine Supply, Inc. Office Building Fire Repair Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2006- Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: Koch Residence Addition Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2006- Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $12,525 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Thai Kitchen Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $2,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000
Project: Sherry Stefano Residence Renovation & Addition Location: Palmer, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $3,900 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Engblom-Bradley Garage/Residence Renovation & Addition Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $7,500 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Aida Lissi Fourplex Curb Appeal Project Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $2,500 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Alleyway Vacation for the Red Roof Inn & Alaska Cycle Center Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-07 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $36.000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000 Project: Historic Soldotna Post Office Location: Soldotna, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2003-09 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $20,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $250,000
Project: Anchorage Spinal Care/Trekell Chiropractic Clinic Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $3,900 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $250,000
Project: Cliffside Community Chapel Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $4,900 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000
Project: McArdle-Dunn Residence Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2003-04 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $17,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000
Project: Johnson-Ryherd Residence Renovation & Addition Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2003-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $13,500 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $125,000
Project: Graceful Assisted Living III Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004-05 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Ernst Residence Renovation & Addition Location: Seward, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2004 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $100,000
Project: Girdwood Community Needs Center Location: Girdwood, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2003-04 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $40,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000 Project: Non-Commissioned Officer's Quarters Condition Assessment & Restoration Planning Location: Fort Egbert, Eagle, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $25,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000
Project: Foxglove LLC Fourplex/Eightplex Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $20,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $300,000
Project: Cheshire Residence Renovation & Addition Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $12,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $100,000
Project: Nenana Railroad Depot Restoration Location: Nenana, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2001-02 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $20,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $350,000
Project: Graceful Assisted Living II Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $3,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $45,000
Project: Graceful Assisted Living I Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2001-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $90,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: Grace Pentecostal Church Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $25,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000
Project: Span-Alaska Warehouse & Office Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-02 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $33,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000 Project: Stewart Greenhouse/Hot Tub/Storage Building Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2001-03 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $75,000
Project: Pierson Dental Clinic Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2002 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $50,000
Project: Korean United Methodist Church Deck & Entry Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $50,000
Project: Rensch Residence Addition Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2001 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $50,000
Project: Sommerfeld Residence Addition & Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-2003 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $20,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,000
Project: Tutti Pazzi Restaurant Location: Girdood, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-2003 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: Black Rapids Roadhouse Restoration Study Location: Black Rapids, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-2003 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: Anchorage Well & Pump Service Office Space Planning Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-2003 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $10,000 Project: Anderson Home Addition & Renovation Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 2000-2003 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $150,00
Project: Wolverine Supply, Inc. Office/Warehouse Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1999 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $10,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: Familian Office/Warehouse Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1999 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $15,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $750,000
Project: Dog Wash Tenant Improvement & Expansion Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1999 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $25,000
Project: Vikki Shore Estates, 1999 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1999 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $5,000,000
Project: Alaska Veterinary Clinic Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1998-99 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $26,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $400,000
Project: Dodd Residence Addition & Renovation Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1998-99 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $140,000 Project: Cook Inlet Housing Authority Lead Based Paint & Asbestos Abatement, 18 Homes in Anchorage Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996-7 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $100,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,500,000 Contractor: Wolverine Supply, Inc.
Project: Chevron, Renovation & Addition to Three Stations: Minnesota Boulevard & Spenard Road, Debarr Road, Eagle River Location: Anchorage & Eagle River, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996-97 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $75,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $3,000,000
Project: United Way Mezzanine Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1998-99 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $2,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $15,000 Contractor: Wolverine Supply, Inc.
Project: Alaska Railroad Corporation-Denali Station Proposal Preparation Assistance Location: Denali Park, Alaska Year Started/Completed: 1999 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $3,000,000
Project: Bruce & Jan VanBuskirk Home Design Location: Wasilla, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1997 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $1,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000
Project: Napaskiak Tribal Council Community Center Location: Napaskiak, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1998 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $50,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): Schematic Design Only
Project: Napaskiak Tribal Detention Facility Location: Napaskiak, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1997 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): Schematic Design Only Project: Baranof Island Housing Authority-20 Housing Units and Community Center Location: Sitka, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $100,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $1,000,000
Project: MOA Sports Control Tower Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1995-Schematic Design Only Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $5,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $50,000
Project: Fairbanks Native Association Forget-Me-Not Assisted Living Center Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $75,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $500,000
Project: Mother Lawrence Home Location: Anchorage, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1997-99 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: Pro Bono Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $100,000
Project: North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, 16 Low-Rent Housing Units and Subdivision Location: Valdez, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1997-99 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $75,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $2,500,000
Project: North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, 18 Low-Rent Homes Location: Seward, Alaska Year Started-Completed: , 1995-98 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $75,000 Project: Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $2,500,000
Project: DOD Housing Projects at Elmendorf, Quality Control Supervisor, With Wolverine Location: Elmendorf, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $17,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $15,000,000
Project: Jesse Lee Home Renovation, Restoration & Hotel Project Location: Seward, Alaska Year Started-Completed: 1996-2002 Architectural/Engineering Professional Fees: $50,000 Construction/Restoration Amount (Actual or Estimated): $20,000,000