February 22, 2006

I. Unlicensed Cases

Johanna Afanador
Case No. 2005-037381

Probable Cause was found that Johanna Afanador of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and held herself out as an interior designer in a letter to a client. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

AMD Group of South Florida, Inc.
Gina Guerrier
Case No. 2005-048846

Probable Cause was found that AMD Group of South Florida, Inc. of Plantation, Florida is not a licensed architectural firm in the State of Florida and is listed under the Architect heading in the yellow pages and is also offering commercial services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Guerrier sign an affidavit stating the firm will refrain from offering architectural or commercial services and will no longer advertise in the yellow pages under the Architect section. If Ms. Guerrier fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Carrie’s Interiors
Case No. 2005-024740

Probable Cause was found that Carrie’s Interiors of Punta Gorda, Florida is not a licensed interior design firm in the State of Florida. The firm is offering interior design services in an advertisement that appeared in the Charlotte County Sun Newspaper. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Patty Castillo
Case No. 2005-047653

Probable Cause was found that Patty Castillo of Pembroke Pines, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering “Professional Interior Design Service” in an advertising flyer. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Constance Jean Crosby
Constance Crosby Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2005-049611

Probable Case was found that Constance Jean Crosby of Pensacola, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering commercial and interior design services in the yellow pages and on her website. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

CV Interiors, Inc.
Claudia Valdez
Case No. 2005-053230

Probable Case was found that CV Interiors, Inc. of Tampa, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering commercial design services in an advertisement that appeared in the Florida Design Magazine and on its website. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Designed Furniture Concepts
Bruce Schreiber
Case No. 2005-003446

Probable Cause was found that Designed Furniture Concepts of Jupiter, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement that appeared in the Palm Beach Post. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Diaz Drafting Service, Inc.
Humberto Diaz
Case No. 2005-048932

Probable Case was found that Diaz Drafting Service, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida and is advertising under the architect heading in the yellow pages. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Diaz sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change the advertisement in the yellow pages and will no longer advertise under the architect heading. If Mr. Diaz fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

J.C. Forbes
Architectural Design & Plans
Case No. 2005-043062

Probable Cause was found that J.C. Forbes of Clearwater, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida and contracted and provided architectural services for a daycare center. Mr. Forbes is also doing business as Architectural Design & Plans. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

John Franklin
Franklin Architecture
Case No. 2005-035542

Probable Case was found that John Franklin of Hilliard, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida and contracted to provide architectural services on a commercial project and held himself out as an architect. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Interior Marketplace
Dianna Berger
Case No. 2005-043366

Probable Cause was found that Interior Marketplace of Marco Island, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement that appeared in the Marco Island Sun Times. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Bobbie LeCroy Lansdown
LeCroy Lansdown Design Studio
Case Nos. 2005-041872, 2005-048734, 2005-048266

Probable Case was found that Bobbie LeCroy Lansdown of Marco Island, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and is offering interior design services. Ms. Lansdown entered into four contracts for interior design services. Three were for condominiums and the other was for a model home. Each contract offered interior design and architectural services. Further, Ms. Lansdown held herself out as an interior designer. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

John Marquette
John Marquette Design
Case No. 2005-037359

Probable Case was found that John Marquette of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and contracted to provide interior design services on a residence. Mr. Marquette held himself out as an architect and interior designer. Further, Mr. Marquette’s letterhead offers commercial design services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was filed and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

RyanAlexander Group, Inc.
Pamela DiTomaso
Case No. 2005-021700

Probable Case was found that RyanAlexander Group, Inc. of Siesta Key, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in the State of Florida and offered interior design services. Pamela DiTomaso was previously served with a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist but failed to return the affidavit. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Bradley Thompson
Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Case No. 2005-062532

Probable Case was found that Bradley Thompson of Palm Harbor, Florida is not licensed to practice interior architecture in the State of Florida and provided architectural services for a commercial project owned by his mother. Further, Mr. Thompson is doing business as Architecture, Design & Construction Management without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Virtual 3D, Inc.
Case No. 2005-049673

Probable Case was found that Virtual 3D, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in the State of Florida and is offering services under the architect heading in the yellow pages. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that David Karram sign an affidavit stating that the firm will refrain from offering architectural services. In the future, Mr. Karram will change the advertisement in the yellow pages and will no longer advertise under the architect heading.

I. Licensed Cases

Irving M. Addis
Case No. 2005-061759

Probable Cause was found that Irving M. Addis of Fort Myers, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Addis when he renewed his license. Mr. Addis affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required hours; however, the audit showed a deficiency. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Stephen J. Alexander
Case No. 2005-045990

Probable Cause was found that Stephen J. Alexander of Indianapolis, Indiana, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Alexander when he renewed his license. Mr. Alexander affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required hours; however, the audit showed a deficiency. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Paul L. Bosman
Case No. 2005-019645

Probable Cause was found that Paul Bosman of Los Altos, California, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Bosman failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Carlos J. Bravo
Case No. 2005-050450

Probable Cause was found that Carlos Bravo of Boulder, Miramar, Florida a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Bravo when he renewed his license. Mr. Bravo affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required hours; however, the audit showed a deficiency. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Neil C. Buck
Case No. 2005-019523

Probable Cause was found that Neil C. Buck of Akron, Ohio, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Buck failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Kenneth Buyyounouski
Case No. 2005-056972

Probable Cause was found that Kenneth Buyyououski of Wycoff, New Jersey a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Buyyounuoski when he renewed his license. Mr. Buyyounuoski was chosen for the audit and has not provided any evidence for taking continuing education during the period at issue. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Thomas A. Camm
Case No. 2005-020985

Probable Cause was found that Thomas Camm of Palm Beach, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Camm failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Donald E. Chapman
Case No. 2005-015788

Probable Cause was found that Donald Chapman of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Chapman failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

John G. Deenihan
Case No. 2005-018097

Probable Cause was found that John G. Deenihan of Los Angeles, California, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Deenihan failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Shirley Friedman
Case No. 2005-020778

Probable Cause was found that Shirley Friedman of Boca Raton, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Ms. Friedman failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Grant V. Genova
Case No. 2005-016637

Probable Cause was found that Grant Genova of Montreal Quebec, Canada, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Genova failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Sharon Gold
Case No. 2005-020705

Probable Cause was found that Sharon Gold of Woodinville, Washington, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Ms. Gold failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

David Hawkins
Case No. 2005-019645

Probable Cause was found that David Hawkins of Akron, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Hawkins failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Zandra Henriquez-Simm
Case No. 2005-021441

Probable Cause was found that Zandra Henriquez-Simm of Miami, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Ms. Henriquez-Simm failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Alberto Compari Knoepffler
Case No. 2005-056993

Probable Cause was found that Alberto Knoepffler of Naples, Florida a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Knoepffler when he renewed his license. Mr. Knoepffler has not been able to provide any certificates for hours completed during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Shelley O. Landry
Case No. 2005-020762

Probable Cause was found that Shelley O. Landry of Miami, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Ms. Landry failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Warren Lee Lisenbee
Case Nos. 2005-031899 & 2005-033883

Probable Cause was found that Warren Lisenbee of Crestview, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Lisenbee signed engineering sheets for a residential project on two projects that lacked sufficient detail to certify windloading. The plans were reviewed by the expert, Jerry Hicks who determined that there is sufficient evidence to find that a violation occurred. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Nancy Neuberg-Wright
Case No. 2005-019504

Probable Cause was found that Nancy Neuberg-Wright of Stuart, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Ms. Neuberg-Wright failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Sol Niego
Case No. 2005-020790

Probable Cause was found that Sol Niego of West Hempstead, New York, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Niego failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Marshall Novak
Case No. 2005-061938

Probable Cause was found that Marshall Novak of Dade City, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. The case is based on an audit of the continuing education credits claimed by Mr. Novak when he renewed his license. Mr. Novak has not provided any evidence for taking continuing education during the period at issue. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Noreen S. Sachs
Case No. 2005-027866

Probable Cause was found that Noreen S. Sachs of North Palm Beach, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mrs. Sachs entered into a contract to perform design services for a condominium. Mrs. Sachs is offering interior design services through a corporation without a Certificate of Authorization. A Citation was issued.

Julio Sanchez
Case No. 2005-027046

Probable Cause was found that Julio Sanchea of Miami, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Sanchez signed and sealed drawings that were below minimum acceptable standards. Mr. Sanchez claims the plans were never intended to be final construction documents and were intended for zoning review. The plans were reviewed by expert, Jerry Hicks, who determined that a violation occurred. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

F T Schmidt
Case No. 2005-016271

Probable Cause was found that F T Schmidt of Brooklyn, New York, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Schmidt failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Louis Shulick
Case No. 2005-018847

Probable Cause was found that Louis Shulick of Miami, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Shulick failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Robert B. Snell
Case No. 2005-020282

Probable Cause was found that Robert B. Snell of Orlando, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Snell failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Roland V. Stout
Case No. 2004-050234

Probable Cause was found that Roland Stout of Punta Gorda, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated Chapter 481, Florida Statutes. Mr. Stout signed and sealed a report that was below minimum acceptable standards. An addition to a residence had been constructed without any permits. The report was reviewed by expert, Jim Anstis, who determined that a violation occurred. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.