C. RANDOLPH WEDDING, FAIA, ASLA
Architect C. Randolph Wedding, who established Wedding and Associates (now Wedding + Stephenson, Architects, Inc.) in 1960, assures the firm's clients, "When they/you hire this company, they/you hire me personally. The practice is sized so I can get my arms around it." Mr. Wedding is highly qualified to lead the team of skilled technicians that he built. His diverse managerial experience, both in public life and professional practice (see Curriculum Vitae below), prepares him to meet new challenges that walk through the office door each week. Through his designs, Mr. Wedding has contributed a guiding hand to the evolution of a Florida style of architecture. On a more local basis, through his trend-setting structures and leadership, Mr. Wedding has spearheaded downtown redevelopment in his native St. Petersburg and other rebounding city centers. Much of the groundwork for St. Petersburg's important in-town redevelopment was put in place during Mr. Wedding's term as the City's mayor. He has continued to speak out on major issues and lead significant reform efforts including a successful referendum for establishment of a strong mayor system of government. Designs of which Mr. Wedding is most proud are the Florida Power Corporation headquarters, Clearwater Square (now The Atrium) mixed-use redevelopment complex, Florida Federal (now Bankers' Life) Tower and the award-winning housing towers for the elderly, Graham Park and John Knox Apartments. He has distinguished himself with election to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. He also has been honored with the AIA's Medal of Honor as well as many awards from the profession for excellence of design. Mr. Wedding earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Florida. He also is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He is registered with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is licensed in a dozen states besides Florida. Due to the firm's rare Construction Contract Administration (CCA) Department, Mr. Wedding has expertise in construction methods applicable to Florida and in cost control. Further, as long ago as the late 1970's, he made it a priority to see that Wedding & Associates paved the way in the profession in using computer technology to enhance product design. "Our strengths are in research and analysis to develop new answers to old problems," Mr. Wedding says.
CHARLES RANDOLPH WEDDING Curriculum Vitae BORN: St. Petersburg, Florida
MARITAL STATUS: Married: June A. Free, 1993
Children: Daryl, Douglas, Dorian, Greg, and Kristine
EDUCATION:
RECOGNITION: · Who's Who in America · Who's Who in Finance and Industry · Who's Who in Government · Community Leaders of America · Two Thousand Notable American Men · Who's Who in the World
GOVERNMENT: · Mayor, City of St. Petersburg, Florida, 1973-75 · Member, Pinellas County Charter Commission, 1976-77 · Chairman, Tampa Bay Area Transit Authority · Member, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council · Member, West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority · Member, Charter Review Committee, City of St. Petersburg · Chairman, V.O.I.C.E., Advocating strong mayor form of local government for St. Petersburg
MILITARY SERVICE: · Served to First Lieutenant, USAR, Artillery Branch · Company Commander, 8" Howitzer Battery · Aide de Camp to General R.Q. Brown, Battalion Commander · 78th Artillery, Second Armored Division
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: · Registered Architect, State of Florida, 1960 · Founded Wedding & Associates Architects, Inc., 1960 · Registered Landscape Architect, 1966-1997 · Member, American Institute of Architects · Member, American Society of Landscape Architects · Fellowship, American Institute of Architects, 1990 · Past President, St. Petersburg Association of Architects · Member, National Housing Committee, American Institute of Architects · Registered Architect, The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
DESIGN AWARDS: · 5 - Silver Spike Awards, Urban Redevelopment · 1 - Florida Association of Architects, Corporate Headquarters · 8 - Annual Architect's Design Awards, various structures · 1 - Florida Association of Architects, Merit Design · Medal of Honor Recipient, Florida Association of Architects · Guest Lecturer, University of Florida, Professional Practice · Governor's Award for the Promotion of the Arts in Florida
COMMUNITY and CIVIC ACTIVITIES: · Chairman, Pinellas County Committee of 100 · V.P./Treasurer St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce · Trustee, All Children's Hospital · Board Member Neighborly Center · Member, Suncoasters · Member, Rotary Club · Exec.Comm. Goals for St. Petersburg · Chairman, V.O.I.C.E., Political Action Committee · Founding Chm. Canterbury School of Florida · Member, Advisory Board Pinellas Vo-Tech Program · Member, Advisory Board Tomlinson Vocational School
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: · Member, Board of Directors, Junior Achievement · Sponsor, Northeast Little League · Den Leader, Boy Scouts of America · Sponsor, Explorer Scout · Sponsor, Eagle Scout Recognition Program · Chairman, West Central Florida Council Scout Show 1993 · Member, Board of Directors, YMCA · Member, Science Center of Pinellas · Sponsor, Architectural Design Awards Program, University of Florida
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: · Member, Florida Gulf Coast Symphony, Inc. · Trustee, Museum of Fine Arts · Patron, Museum of Fine Arts, Order of the Pelican · Patron, Eckerd College W.L. Cobb Library · Chairman, Dance Theatre of Florida
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