Education
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Bachelor of Architecture 1974

Professional Registrations
Registered to practice Architecture in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects, 1978 - Present
AIA New Jersey/AIA South Jersey, 1978 - Present
American Arbitration Association,  Arbitrator 1985 - 1998
Vineland Construction Board of Appeals, Chair, 1985-2008
Vineland Planning Board, 2009 - Present, Chairman 2010 - Present
New Jersey Planning Officials, 2009 - Present

Professional Experience
Mr. Manders has over 45 years of experience in the planning, design and execution of architectural projects with an emphasis on cost estimating, conceptual design, and project management .  As Principal Architect and founding partner of Manders/Merighi Associates, Mr. Manders’ projects range from major industrial and commercial buildings to a wide array of public buildings and medical facilities.  His focus has been on the design of large scale industrial facilities that incorporate pre-engineered structures delivered through the design/build process.  Mr. Manders has been responsible for more than 200 design/build projects in southern New Jersey.