Jim Horman

Jim is passionate about building relationships in the community, bringing to life civic spaces that celebrate activity, engagement, and a sense of belonging. As a client advocate, he listens carefully to understand the uniqueness of each project as well as underlying organizational challenges and opportunities. With an informed point of view, Jim pours his creative talents and thoughtful insights into human-centered design solutions to ensure spaces and places support users of all abilities.

During his 30 years in the design industry, Jim has gained valuable experience and expertise in stakeholder engagement, navigating community change, advocating for inclusive design, and securing capital campaign funding through Public-Private Partnerships (P3).  

To offer a more coordinated and integrated design and delivery process for clients, Jim actively educates clients on design-led construction services. This first-class delivery model enables better project outcomes, cost savings, improved sustainability, increased functionality, and enhanced aesthetics.

Notable clients include Blue Water Convention Center, City of Grand Haven, City of Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Jackson County Convention Center, Kent County, Muskegon Convention Center, and North Holland Boys and Girls Club.

“It’s our mission to drive organizational outcomes for clients,” says Jim. “By keeping performance goals top-of-mind, our team can make purposeful decisions that bring visions to life.”

As board chair of the West Michigan Sports Commission, Jim is tasked with managing an annual operating budget of $2.5 million and securing spending over $90 million through youth and amateur sports tourism. This provides exceptional value to West Michigan by bringing increased traffic to the business community while also providing residents with enhanced athletic facilities.