committee

Randall Stevens

AVAIL
Global Chairman - BCS

An AEC industry veteran with 25 years of software development, and sales and management experience, Randall offers a unique combination of expertise in software and graphics technology — coupled with a background and degree in architecture. In 1991 he founded ArchVision, a software firm specializing in 3D graphics, specifically Rich Photorealistic Content (RPC). Through ArchVision, Randall has built an extensive network with the industry’s leading experts, architectural firms, and visualization software companies, which led him to product development of the AVAIL content management platform.

Chad Clary

Studio A Architecture
Director of Design Technology

In his tenure with Studio A Architecture Chad has been involved in a wide range of projects, ranging from early schematics and visualization, documentation, and construction administration, as well as variety of support roles including template and content creation, training, and general rabble rousing. He can often be found at RevitForum.org where he is a moderator and regular contributor.
Chad is also a member of the Building Content Summit committee, a collector of random hobbies, and in his spare time enjoys walks with his dog, playing paintball, and being sacrificed to GWAR.

Mike Collins

Global Product Data
Chairman - BCS NA

Mike has over 20 years of technology sales experience within the building product manufacturer community. In 2006 Mike Co-Founded BIMWorld, a company focused specifically on the development and distribution of BIM ready product models for the design community. In December of 2008 Autodesk Inc acquired BIMWorld as the foundation of the now well know Autodesk Seek content platform. Mike’s team lead the sales strategy to bring Seek to market. In April of 2013 Mike Co-founded Global Product Data, developing applications for building product manufacturers and the audiences they serve.

Melissa Thiessens

Parallax Team
Design Technology Specialist

Melissa has been working in the building and design industry for over 18 years and is now a Design Technology Specialist at Parallax Team where she works with design and construction teams to implement and/or supplement their Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Practice Technology strategies. In her previous position as BIM Manager at GSBS Architects, she gained valuable experience in leading a firm-wide implementation of new design technology and worked on projects ranging from higher education and commercial to hospitality and justice.

Melissa is well-connected in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, both locally and globally, having attended and presented at numerous industry conferences. There she has developed and maintained relationships with varied industry professionals from major architecture and engineering firms, contractors, and software vendors. She believes that fostering good relationships with varied team members enhances everyone’s ability to perform more effectively throughout the life of a project.

Melissa’s passion for her industry has led her to becoming an Autodesk Certified Instructor while teaching Revit courses at Salt Lake Community College and University of Utah. She has also been a speaker at industry events such as RTC/BILT, Autodesk University, and local user groups, and has been invited to participate in multiple Autodesk Inside the Factory events in both North America and China. Locally she sits on college program advisory committees as well as supporting the Wasatch Front Revit User Group and a BIM Manager Roundtable Group. In her spare time, she serves on the Building Content Summit (BCS) Committee and is a Co-Host of the Simply Complex VR/ Gaming Podcast.