MR. GRIND
"Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own"
- Bruce Lee
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Economic Development Trailblazer (City of Vicksburg), 2019, Delta Sigma Theta
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Forty Under 40, 2018, Building Design + Construction Magazine
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Top CEOs of MS, 2018, Mississippi Business Journal
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Entrepreneur of the Year, 2018, Young Gifted & Empowered, Savvy Magazine
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Top 40 Under 40, 2017, Mississippi Business Journal
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10,000 Small Business Alumni, Goldman Sachs
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First African American appointed to State Board of Architecture
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One of the first minority(black) Architects to be born, raised, educated, and now practicing in MS
GREG L. DURRELL, AIA, NCARB
Nationally recognized, Greg L. Durrell, is the Owner and Principal Architect of Durrell Design Group. He has over 20 years of diversified experience overseeing architectural projects, ranging from planning and design to renovation and construction. Greg is responsible for total firm visioning and execution of firm's goals. His wide background of experience with multiple project sectors that include education, institutional, civic, municipal and religious project types make him an invaluable asset to any project.
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Education
Bachelor of Architecture I 2004 I Mississippi State University
Alcorn State University
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Registrations
Mississippi, #4803
Louisiana, #8901
Alabama, #8164
Tennessee, #105779
Arkansas, #912027
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Professional Affiliations
Mississippi State Board of Architecture, 2015 - 2021
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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
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American Institute of Architects (AIA), MS Chapter, Past Board of Directors
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National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA),
Mississippi Chapter Founding President
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Southern Conference - NCARB, Vice-Chair + Chair
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Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Board of Directors
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Foundation Board, Hinds Community College
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International Code Council, past member
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Mississippi Minority Business Alliance
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