HMA Architects (formerly Hicks-Messick & Associates) have been providing professional Architectural services since 1969. As a small office with two licensed architects, plus additional technical and support personnel, we find this facilitates a close client-architect relationship. The result is a project solution that meets both the needs and hopes of the owners as well as the budget. Throughout this time span, we have taken pride in providing personal service to all our clients regardless of the size of their project. We also take pride in providing careful and thorough work, and our projects typically have very few change orders required during the construction process

HMA Architects has a strong reputation as a consensus builder and problem solver. Our ability to bring differing opinions and needs together stems from many factors. A great part of this ability comes from our design philosophy. Simply stated, our goal is to create quality architecture that meets both the scope and budget of the owner while enhancing the fabric and integrity of its environment. In addition, the size of our firm allows us to give our clients personal attention. This personal attention is also visible with through the principle's involvement in professional and civic organizations. We strive to have HMA's commitment to the community translate into successful projects not only for the owners and users but also for the community as a whole.

Jeff is president of HMA Architects and a 1971 graduate of the University of Kansas. He has lived and practiced his profession in Lawrence since that time. He believes in giving back to your community and has served on a variety of civic and professional boards. These include the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Horizon 2020 task force (Lawrence's long range planning guide), Headquarters Personal Crisis Center, the Historic Resources Commission, and the Lawrence Sertoma Club. Jeff and his wife, Sammie, have two sons who are now married and raising their families. Visiting and enjoying grandchildren (and their parents) has become a valued pastime.

In addition to professional and family interests, if you really want to get this guy excited, then just bring up the subject of sailing. Yes Virginia, there is water and there are sailors in Kansas ... and no lack of wind. During the warm weather weekends, Jeff and Sammie can be found most often on their boat with other pirates of the prairie. When the weather isn't so warm, they occasionally try to find the way to larger, warmer, clearer waters to sail and scuba dive. If you like to sail or dive, or if you've ever thought about trying either, just mention it to Jeff ... assuming you have some time to spare.

Mark is vice-president of HMA Architects and a graduate of the Kansas State University. He is an honest to goodness Lawrence native. After graduating in the early 80's from K-State he moved to San Diego to work for a few years. Family ties and raising three young boys brought him back to the Midwest, and Lawrence seemed to be a great choice. He currently is a member of the City of Lawrence Building Code Board of Appeals. His work with Broken Arrow Elementary School earned him the Friends of Education Award for 2002. He is a member of Indian Hills Neighborhood Association, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Most of Mark's extra time is associated with Boy Scouting. He is currently Scoutmaster of Troop 59 and former Cubmaster and Unit Commissioner of Pack 3052. After two trips to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, Mark considers himself an accomplished backpacker. Now that may be debatable ... but he's found that surviving with a smile on your face is a major accomplishment. What time is left is spent following the activities of three teenagers, attending concerts, plays, soccer games, etc.