Gary Appleton

Gary Appleton is an experienced industrial architect planner currently employed at Collaborative Solutions Architectural Group, Inc. since August 2008, specializing in industrial plant masterplanning and cost-effective building designs for manufacturing operations. Previously, Gary served as a project director in designing services for industrial clients, though the initiative was halted due to economic conditions. With a lengthy career at CSA Group, Architects and Engineers since 1998, Gary also held the position of senior project manager at The Facility Group, overseeing significant projects such as three parking decks and the design of a $200MM pet food plant. Earlier in the career, Gary was an owner and senior project manager at CSA Group Inc., delivering planning and facilities support for major clients. Gary's experience includes management roles at Fluor Daniel, where architectural departments were directed, and a senior planner position with P&G. Gary holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, obtained in 1972.