James Pappas is currently president of Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc. Architects and Planners. He joined the firm in 1984 as a staff architect, became vice president in 1989 and in 1997 moved to the role of president. As president, he has developed a mission statement in which the firm’s philosophy is to provide each and every client a personal working relationship with the principals of the firm from the inception of a client’s goals, through construction and occupancy.

Jim’s professional affiliations include membership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), The Michigan Society of Architects (MSA), The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Code Council (ICC), as well as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

As an alumnus of Lawrence Technological University, Jim holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He has been registered as an architect since 1981, and is currently registered to practice Architecture in 19 states. Additionally, he has held a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate (NCARB) since 1989. Jim is also a Qualified Historical Architect by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office.