Thom Greene, Principal Architect

Originally from Pontiac, Michigan, and a graduate of Lawrence University, Thom lives with his wife, Nadeen, in a 1910 Prairie-style home in Chicago's Lakewood Balmoral neighborhood. Nadeen & Thom also run Greensky Company, renovating and restoring eyesore buildings. GreenSky recently took on an additional identity as Andersonville's first green certified boutique through Co-Op America. His hobbies include city beautification, community history/preservation, photography, creating art, and tree pruning in the community and on Greene Island, where the loons are his friends.

Rick Proppe, Principal Interior Designer

Rick, originally from Southfield, Michigan, lives with his wife, Barbara, and their two children, Emily and Joe, in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood. In his spare time Rick stays busy keeping up his home, chasing his dog around, and completing the occasional woodworking project, when time permits.

Dan Ford, Project Manager

Minnesota born and Michigan raised, Dan Ford lives in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago in a George W. Maher bungalow he shares with his partner Larry. He spends his time gardening and maintaining their home, which was featured in the book, "Bungalow Nation." Dan has degrees in Architecture from the University of Michigan, and in Music from Western Michigan University. If not in the garden or on the roof cleaning gutters, you'll find him studying for ongoing lessons in Italian and French or playing the piano.

Paula Flanagan, Interiors

Paula Flanagan has been a member of the GPD team since 1996. With color and texture always in mind, she can be seen schlepping fabric and color samples to and from various projects in the neighborhood...and don't forget the vinyl. No home is complete with out vinyl wall covering somewhere. Originally from Michigan, Paula and her family travel there often to enjoy the beaches and forests on the other side of the lake. Paula shares a bungalow with her husband Andy, daughter Francie, and an ever-increasing menagerie of crazy animals.

Todd was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Purdue University. He has been keeping books in the design world for the past 18 years. He keeps busy with his tight-knit family and friends, books, movies, and most of all TV. The Andersonville neighborhood has been his home for the past 16 years and he relishes the 5-minute commute to work, leaving him hours of additional television time.

Mary Runkle, Administrative Assistant

Mary earned her B.A. in English Literature and Studio Art from Kent State University in 2003 and is looking forward to beginning work on her M.S. in Software Technology in Spring of 2010. She is a talented graphic artist, crafter, and a proud member of American Mensa. Mary currently lives in a beautiful vintage apartment in East Rogers Park

with her new husband, Mark, and their little dog, Pepper.

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