Prior to joining Ellerbe Becket, Goltz spent 20 years at the Minneapolis office of Leo A. Daly (formerly Setter Leach &Lindstrom), where he served as principal and vice president. Goltz also worked at Ellerbe Architects in the mid-1970s.
His experience is wide ranging, and includes healthcare, corporate/industrial, educational and government projects. Recent work includes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Minneapolis Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center; Fairview Red Wing Medical Center; Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, and ongoing projects for Qwest, the University of Minnesota, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Federated Insurance.
“We’re thrilled to have Howard Goltz at Ellerbe Becket,” says Jon Buggy, AIA, managing principal of Ellerbe Becket’s Minneapolis office. “He is smart, hard working and incredibly dedicated to providing clients exceptional service and great results. Howard is a fantastic addition to our team.”
“Since I’ve returned to Ellerbe Becket,” Goltz says, “I’ve seen the firm’s Vision – ‘[SUCCESS] without limits,’ – being put into practice by my new and former colleagues. The spirit and enthusiasm of this place is flat-out contagious. I especially appreciate the collaborative and open work ethic that focuses on best serving our clients. Ellerbe Becket is definitely a firm that is second to none and I’m delighted to be back!”
Over the course of his career, Goltz has been extremely active in the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), including serving as Minnesota’s President in 2004. He continues his service to the profession as a member of AIA Minnesota’s Finance Committee and Communication Task Force, and as Town Hall Chair. Goltz also serves on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Architectural Foundation and is a member of the Urban Land Institute, Minnesota Medical Group Management Association, and the American Society of Healthcare Engineers.
Goltz holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (cum laude) and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota. He is a registered architect in Minnesota.
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