Dierdorf became an exceptional designer who thrived on challenging himself and the Browning Day team. He always said yes to new opportunities and tackled projects and new relationships, elevating the firm, himself, and every project, while successfully bringing them to completion and building lasting partnerships with clients.
The variety of markets and projects Browning Day has added to its legacy is in large part due to Dierdorf's confidence to tackle the unknown. Yet, despite the variety, he was extremely fond of designing spaces for spectators and athletes to experience the thrill of competition. Dierdorf was looked to for his expertise in the sports industry to help Indianapolis establish itself as the sports mecca that it is today, hosting more than 500 national and international sporting events.
The projects he worked on include the RCA Dome, the Natatorium at IUPUI, Lucas Oil Stadium, the Colts Training Center, Eleven Park, Victory Field, and many other the projects that have shaped the skyline in Indianapolis. Dierdorf fondly remembers the time he was jumping on top of the RCA Dome after it was first inflated.
Reaching beyond Indianapolis, Dierdorf worked with clients to create sporting venues for Indiana University, Purdue University, Ball State University, and other universities across the country. Experiences like these exemplify Browning Day's guiding principle to be designers of possibility.
Dierdorf's leadership style could be described as one of humility and encouragement. He collaborated with a talented team on all his projects, allowing them to lead in design and documentation, empowering their creativity, and increasing their abilities and confidence. Dierdorf embodies doing the right thing for his clients, partners, team members, and the community. He often put himself aside to elevate the team, the project, and the client.
He will also enjoy golfing, spending more time with his wife and children, and following his grandchildren’s many activities. Dierdorf is enthusiastic about having time to pursue a more casual path in this next stage of life.
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Browning Day continues to be a keystone for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design in the Midwest.
The firm is poised for the future with the thoughtful and creative leaders:
- Jonathan Hess, Chairman of the Board
- Greg Jacoby, CEO
- Tim Wise, President
- Barth Hendrickson, Executive Vice President
- Drew Braley, Director of the Landscape Architecture studio
- Nick Davis, Director of Operations
- Ryan Miller, Director of the Architecture studio
- Lacey Causseaux, Director of the Interior Design studio
- Tabitha Rose Lindsay, Director of Human Resources
- Christine Pearson, Director of Quality Management.
Browning Day will continue to create great spaces and places, elevating the human experience through design for generations to come.
