Heather Dietrichson Design Services Manager

Heather is passionate about how our built environment and the collaborative process of placemaking can lift our spirits and shape our lives. Her education and work experience have centered around environmental and experiential design, architectural program management, and the construction and contracting process. With over 25 years of experience in various design and construction roles, she has served as an architect, owner, and general contractor, always striving to improve processes and adopt useful technology and innovative tools. Heather is very grateful for the opportunity to serve the talented team and clients at AMDG in pursuit of excellence and client centered design.

More About Heather

Professional Experience

AMDG Architects, Incorporated
Grand Rapids, Michigan
December 2024 – Present
Design Services Manager

McGraw
Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 2022 – December 2024
Project Executive / Project Manager

Wolverine Worldwide
Rockford, Michigan
June 2021 – October 2022
Senior Director

Tommy’s Car Wash
Holland, Michigan
March 2021 – June 2021
Project Development Manager

Art Van Furniture
Warren, Michigan
October 2017 – March 2020
Senior Director

Wolverine Worldwide
Rockford, Michigan
June 2010 – June 2017
Senior Director

3DWerks
Essex, Massachusetts
October 2008 – October 2010
Self Employed Owner Agent / Consultant

Waypoint Construction Consulting
Wayland, Massachusetts
October 2006 – October 2008
Construction Project Manager

Bergmeyer Associates
Boston, Massachusetts
October 2001 – October 2006
Senior Project Manager

Education

Massachusetts College of Art
Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts: Architectural Design

State University of New York
Delhi, New York
Associate of Applied Science: Architecture and Construction

Registrations, Certifications, Awards, Distinctions

Board Member – National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Member – Inforum
Member – Women in Leadership – Grand Rapids Chapter
former Chapter President, former Board Member, Speaker – Retail Design Institute
former Board President – Music at Eden’s Edge
President – Retail Design Institute Chicago Great Lakes Chapter, 2016-2018
Speaker – IRDC Montreal Conference, Odysseys Await: The Journey of a Heritage Brand, 2016
Honorable Mention Award – Visual Merchandising and Store Design (VMSD) for the Sperry Specialty, 2016
ARE Honorable Mention Award – Softline Specialty Store up to 3,000 sf for the Wolverine Company Store, 2016
Chain Store Age Awards – Sperry Specialty store 2.0 redesign: Soft Lines Specialty up to 3000 sf, 2014

Interests and Hobbies

  • Urban Exploration and Remote Adventuring
  • Mountain Biking, Hiking and Travel
  • Foraging, Gardening and Growing Things
  • GF Baking and Cooking for Friends and Loved Ones

Fun Fact!

Heather’s eye for proportion and composition has resulted in the useless, but fun, hyper-ability to spot four-leaf clovers. Her daughter recently realized she also has inherited this same ‘talent’.