Joe Brinkmann, AIA; Joel Fuoss, AIA; Amy Gilbertson, FAIA

Joe Brinkmann: A real interest in improving people’s lives through the built environment drew Joe to the profession of architecture and continues to be his compass as a principal of the firm.

Joe’s experience in a broad range of roles from construction administrator to firm president pays dividends for clients from initial vision to creative problem solving. As someone who began his career designing passive solar homes, Joe has also demonstrated a career-long commitment to incorporating sustainability into design. His deep experience in higher education and civic projects includes the new Kentucky College of Optometry at the University of Pikeville and the historic renovation of the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Antonio, the first LEED Platinum building for the U.S. General Services Administration.

Joe completed the Leadership St. Louis program and has served on the Board of Directors for Downtown St. Louis, Inc., St. Louis ArtWorks, Epworth Children and Family Services, and Open Space STL. He is an active member of the Society for College and University Planning.

Joel Fuoss: Joel believes that as members of our communities, we should never take more than we give. This mindset is the basis of Joel’s approach to architectural design and practice and his drive to improve our world and built environment.

In his leadership role at Trivers, Joel consistently champions thoughtful, creative design solutions throughout every phase of the project. He has been pivotal in some of the firm’s most visible, complex projects including the Gateway Arch Museum, Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, Woodward Lofts, the Art & Design Building Expansion and Renovation at Southern Illinois University and the University of Pikeville Health Professions Education Building in Kentucky, all of which were recognized with design awards from the American Institute of Architects.

Joel is an advisor to the board of directors for St. Louis ArtWorks and a board member at Citizens for Modern Transit on their TOD Committee. He has also dedicated time as a visiting critic at the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, and Washington University.

Amy Gilbertson: Amy bases her leadership on the conviction that successful projects begin with building great relationships. She brings a focus on creative problem solving to every aspect of the work from developing a vibrant project team to ensuring building systems are fully integrated and supportive of design intent.

Among her key projects are the Old Post Office renovation and the Old Courthouse renovation both in St. Louis, the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse renovation in Salt Lake City, the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center renovation in Indianapolis, and several American Cancer Society Hope Lodge projects throughout the United States.

Amy completed the CORO Women in Leadership program in 2015 and remains a respected mentor for women in architecture. She has had the opportunity to speak at many conferences on topics related to architectural practice as well as her design work in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Amy serves on the Advisory Council for Women in Design + Construction and the American Cancer Society's CEOs Against Cancer St. Louis Chapter. Amy was elevated to the AIA’s College of Fellows in 2022 for her design work with historic structures.