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Professional Biography of
Robert L. Marz, A.I.A.


Mr. Marz began his professional career in 1981 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University.  In 1988, Mr. Marz completed his licensing requirements and became a registered architect in the state of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Marz holds an accreditation from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) enabling him to become licensed in any of the 50 states.

Looking for an opportunity to become established and work around the Erie area,  Mr. Marz was introduced to Dale Roth who was looking to expand his successful architectural practice towards the Erie region.  Mr. Roth hired him and in 1994, Mr. Marz became a partner in what is known today as Roth Marz Partnership PC.

Mr. Marz has received several design awards throughout his career.

    2003 - Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Honor
                  Award for the Erie Intermodal Transportation Center
   
    1999 -  Golden Trowel Award from the International Masonry Institute BAC Local #9                      Pennsylvania for the new East High School
    1992  - PACAH Nursing Home of the Year Award - Venango Manor
    1993 -  PACAH Nursing Home of the Year Award - Rouse-Warren County Home
    1994 -  PACAH Nursing Home of the Year Award - Indian Haven Nursing Home


Since the mid-1980's, Mr. Marz  has had direct involvement utilizing his design skills from pre-design thru construction completion and project closeout developing  numerous projects throughout the state of Pennsylvania.  He has been responsible for many successful nursing home projects, educational facilities, parking structures, multi-family apartment buildings and many other projects.  During this time period his firm has designed over $200,000,000 worth of construction facilities.

As a graduate of Cathedral Preparatory High School, Mr. Marz has fostered the mission of his Alma Mater by creating a "relationship of mutual respect with the community."  His public service includes Annual Sponsor of the ASL Golf Tournament, Perseus House Charter School of Excellence Board of Directors and the Boys and Girls Club of Erie Board of Directors.

Many clients feel more comfortable dealing with one of the firm's Principals on a daily basis and that is what Mr. Marz strives to deliver.  Mr. Marz serves as Principal-in-Charge to the following clients.  Clients designated with an asterisk are repeat clients.

    *The School District of the City of Erie - Erie, Pennsylvania
    *Erie Parking Authority - Erie, Pennsylvania
    *Stairways Behavioral Health - Erie, Pennsylvania
    *Claysburg-Kimmel School District - Claysburg, Pennsylvania
      West Branch Area School District - Morrisdale, Pennsylvania
      Steelton-Highspire School District - Steelton, Pennsylvania
    *Penncrest School District - Saegertown, Pennsylvania
      Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - New Stanton, Pennsylvania
    *County of Erie - Erie, Pennsylvania 
      Venango Manor - Franklin, Pennsylvania
      Indian Haven Nursing Home - Indiana, Pennsylvania
      Rouse-Warren County Home - Youngsville, Pennsylvania
    *Pleasant Ridge Manor - Girard, Pennsylvania
    *National Fuel Gas - Erie, Pennsylvania
      Hamot Medical Center - Erie, Pennsylvania
      Meadville Housing Authority - Meadville, Pennsylvania
      Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission - various locations
      Pennsylvania Department of General Services - various locations
    *Clarion University of Pennsylvania
    *Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
      Boys and Girls Club of Erie - Erie, Pennsylvania
      Erie County Public Library Foundation - Fairview, Pennsylvania
      Erie County Public Safety Building - Erie, Pennsylvania
      Erie County Pre-Release Center - Erie, Pennsylvania
    *Supportive Living Services - Erie, Pennsylvania

 

 

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Jefferson Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
East High School
Rouse-Warren County Home
Venango Manor
Group Home-Supportive Living Services