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Danvers, Massachusetts – ginap architects announced vice president Imelda Barnhurst has become the new owner and principal of the company, while the founder Dale Gienup will remain involved with the company.
The official change of ownership took place on Thursday, March 7th. As a result of the ownership transfer, Gienapp Architects will seek Massachusetts Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.
Imelda Barnhurst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, MCPPO, NCARB, joined Gienapp Architects in 2009 as an architect and project manager and was promoted to vice president in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Dale Gienapp, AIA, MCPPO, has worked in the construction industry for more than 40 years. He received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in architecture from Harvard University. Before founding Gienapp Architects in 2000, he worked at Stopfel Associates and DiNisco Design Partnership.
“I am honored to serve as owner and principal of Gienapp Architects, one of the premier architecture firms in the state,” said Imelda Barnhurst. “I will work hard to expand Gienapp Architects’ presence in Massachusetts, and I look forward to continuing to expand the legacy Dale Gienapp has established for nearly 25 years.”
“I’m excited for Gienapp Architects to enter a new era driven by new skills, capabilities and a new vision,” said Dale Gienapp, founder of Gienapp Architects. “Imelda has demonstrated tremendous leadership and commitment to architectural excellence during her tenure at the firm. I am honored to hand over ownership to her for her commitment. Gienapp Architects has a very bright future.”
Gienapp Architects has been involved in numerous projects across the state that have had a significant positive impact on surrounding communities, such as: Salisbury Beach Oceanfront Apartments, Salisbury Pegasus Carousel House, Norwood City Hall and Se Lem metal.
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