Aria Group
Mike Velko has over 25 years of architectural experience, currently serving as a Project Architect at Aria Group Architects, Inc. since October 2012. Prior to this role, Mike held positions including House Leader at DuPage Habitat for Humanity from August 2009 to October 2012, overseeing construction site activities, and Architect at Healy Bender & Associates from July 2007 to May 2009, focusing on school construction projects and Life Safety Survey inspections. Additionally, Mike was Principal/Partner at Architectural Services Enhancement, Inc. from May 1995 to June 2007, where responsibilities included project management and human resource management in a mid-sized architectural firm. Mike holds a Bachelor of Architecture in Building Technology from the University of Illinois, Circle Campus, attained in 1985.
Aria Group
Aria Group is a full-service architecture and interior design firm that brings personality-rich spaces to life with an innate sense of welcome. Our award-winning work and client centric approach continue to set us apart within every sector of the hospitality industry. With partnerships that span decades, Aria Group has also built a reputation for keeping an eye on what’s real—the client’s bottom line, adapting when things change, and blending bold innovation with thoughtful clarity to deliver a successful project each time. We call this design that delivers and it has differentiated our architectural design firm from the start.