KATHLEEN G. WATERS, R.A., LEED® AP
PRINCIPAL and VICE PRESIDENT
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Kathleen has been a key professional with the MCSA Group for over 11 years and is responsible for the high standard, comprehensiveness and consistency of our Architectural plans. Kathleen is the lead project manager on numerous projects including services for Public Housing Commissions throughout Michigan. She is a problem solver, solution evolver of the highest professional level. Kathleen shares her love of running with her husband, son and daughter exploring new and special environments.
TIFFANY A. SMITH, RLA, CPSI
PRINCIPAL and PRESIDENT
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Tiffany started with the MCSA Group in 1990 as a high school intern and is now the President and a primary project manager. Tiffany is involved in all aspects of our professional practice from design through project administration. She is an expert estimator appreciated by clients and staff alike for her infectious enthusiasm. Tiffany is an avid gardener and reader. She has 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; 2 Siamese cats, and can actually throw a fly.
JOLANTA STECKA, R.A., LEED® AP, CQCM
PRINCIPAL and VICE PRESIDENT
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Jolanta has been with MCSA Group for over 30 years and our Architectural projects are a direct reflection of her design talents. Along with Jola’s superb Architectural design skills she often is the primary project administrator on multi-million dollar government projects. Jolanta enjoys spending time with her daughter in Grand Rapids and daughter in Denver. She is an avid reader of hard cover books, a cyclist, a creator of unique fabric texture fashions and a repurposer of cast off treasures.
MELINDA R. WHITTEN
PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRESIDENT
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Melinda returned to Grand Rapids from Denver and within 3 years has become a Principal and Vice President in the MCSA Group, Inc. Melinda is a consummate Landscape Architect: She is a great designer, prepares complete and perfectly detailed construction plans; illustrates the most outstanding Master Plans and can always develop solutions in the most professional manner. Melinda enjoys sailing, cycling and skiing but most of all playing Legos with her daughter.
JUDY A. SMITH
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BUSINESS MANAGER
SECRETARY and TREASURER
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Judy was there at the beginning of the MCSA Group and has provided comprehensive business and financial management for over 40 years. Her diligence and skills are a key factor in the success of MCSA Group. She does everything from employee benefits to payroll, and accounts payables to business filings. Judy is an avid gardener starting 100’s of vegetables and flowers in her greenhouse. She is a gourmet cook and reads numerous cooking magazines when not caring for her beloved 5 Cavalier King Charles spaniels and 2 Maine Coon cats.
MICHAEL C. SMITH
FOUNDER and CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Michael started the firm over 40 years ago and continues as the Firm's Creative Director. He has never wavered from his conviction that good design is not based upon whimsy but is the result of the careful evaluation and synthesis of geometric options in an intelligent and creative manner. With Michael’s creative direction, the MCSA Group’s projects have enriched lives of millions of people with their contribution to the built environment. Michael is also an avid gardener working with Judy in their greenhouse and gardens. He reads constantly, catches lots of trout and anything that will bite in the surf in Florida. Of daughters Tiffany and Ashley, he can’t be prouder.
ABBY DUSSAULT
ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
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Abby recently moved to Grand Rapids from Denver, Colorado. She is proficient with various computer programs and is passionate about creating visually appealing landscape designs with sustainability in mind. Most of her family is from the Midwest, so she is excited to be closer to family and explore the area. Abby enjoys playing tennis, hiking, horseback riding, and playing board games.