Meet Project Coordinator Ryan Welke

I’ve wanted to work in architecture for as long as I can remember, which started out with sketching floorplans and house designs on graph paper. More than making a building look fancy, architecture requires coordinating with other disciplines to create a facility in which all the pieces work together as an efficient system. You have to consider all the details, including how site layout creates a view for potential customers driving by. Seeing a client’s vision and turning it into a reality is truly rewarding.

I am involved on the drafting side for a very unique project for a Midwest shrimp production company, trū Shrimp. Yes, shrimp! This project is one-of-a-kind, which has forced our team to really think outside the box, but yet still have the opportunity to truly dive into our client's operations, goals, and aspirations. I have been able to see #ISGIngenuityatWork as different disciplines collaborate to literally invent a never before seen facility. The project involves so much more than just the space in which they will operate, which allows our team to really tap into our cross-market expertise as well. The project is so ingenious that the Wall Street Journal has even picked up a story on the industry changing advancements our client is leading. How's that for a stellar project!

I have always had an interest in moving west to get closer to the mountains. The move allows me a lot of opportunity both as an individual and to help ISG grow. I’m really excited to be a part of a new community and build upon our firm's commitment to the State and region! I may be new to the area, but our work is not, so it's exciting to have the opportunity to really dive into Sioux Falls itself! It has been cold since I moved here, but I've been keeping warm with the good food and brews. I am super excited to get my bike out of storage and start exploring the area.

Music. Whether I’m working at home in my garage or in the office, I always have the radio on (usually to a country station). Music helps me zone out any distractions so I can really dive into a project.

I would visit state parks, traveling to a new area each day to hike, bike, and camp. I would also spend time with friends and family as I visit new parts of the U.S.