John M. Wallis, III, AIA

President

Professional Profile
John has been working in the field of architecture since 1964 and received his professional license in 1981. His diversified career has included health care, education, judicial, parking, residential, retail, restaurants and food service, planning, parks & recreation, offices, historic restoration and light industrial. Notable projects include Lakeland Regional Medical Center Cancer Center, Hollis Garden (Lakeland), Eye Express Visions Center (Winter Haven), A.G. Edwards (Winter Haven), Historic Restoration of Lakeland’s old City Hall (circa 1924), Historic Restoration Lake Region Hotel (Winter Haven).

Special Achievements
29th wedding anniversary, two grandchildren 8 & 11, continuing work to help the Polk County Association of Handicapped Citizens find a new home.

Hobbies
Golf, Boating, Reading, Traveling, Snow Skiing, Home Projects

Favorite Quote
An attorney friend’s bumper sticker which reads, “QUESTION AUTHORITY”

San Marcos Square, Venice, Italy; “fantastic public space.”