Architecture, Planning and Engineering

In 1983, Jeff Parker founded Jeffrey Parker Architects with a vision to provide great building and client experiences by combining unique creativity with highly personal service. As we celebrate more than 40 years of developing successful projects, our team at Jeffrey Parker Architects has built a solid reputation of creating stylish, purpose-driven, innovative and cost-effective churches, non-profits and commercial facilities.

Whether you are a small or large congregation, non-profit, developer, property manager or business owner, our team approaches every project as a new opportunity to provide excellent service that surpasses client expectations. A unique aspect of our approach is the way we proactively plan for and manage the entire building process, including site selection and analysis, obtaining entitlements, financial planning and permitting. Also, our team is distinctly qualified to develop consensus and conviction within complex committee and business structures. Best of all – we always keep your budget in mind. We are proud to call Grand Rapids, Michigan our home and licensed to practice architecture in multiple states throughout the country. By doing so, our team promotes a cross-fertilization of new ideas and trends. No matter where you are located, we are excited to talk with you about building something together.

Meet Our Team

Jeffrey Parker
Jeffrey Parker
Jeff graduated with a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Michigan. He is licensed to practice in 24 states. Under his guidance, Jeffrey Parker Architects has built its excellent reputation by creating purpose-driven, culturally-relevant and financially-responsible facilities. He enjoys bringing creativity and insights to projects, big picture visioning and developing step-by-step action plans. He enjoys coffee, the Detroit Tigers and getting away for long weekends with his family.
Wayne Bickel
Wayne Bickel
Wayne is a Licensed Architect with over 35 years of experience in all phases of design, from master planning through design development, construction documents and construction administration. Wayne is particularly skilled at integrating structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems into buildings and collaborating with construction managers. His emphasis with each project is working as a team to meet that client’s goals and budget. Wayne enjoys traveling, golf, baseball and all things associated with his alma mater, University of Michigan – Go Blue!
Meredith Gil
Meredith Gil
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University in 2023 and working summers to hone her design and construction drawing experience, Meredith joined Jeffrey Parker Architects as a Project Coordinator. She enjoys helping create buildings that bring vision to life and shaping how people experience them. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, drawing and board games. Meredith and her husband live in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she was born and raised.
Melissa Olin
Melissa Olin
Melissa is responsible for most of the day-to-day office functions and providing administrative support to the team. She enjoys seeing the end results of projects, especially knowing the expertise and passion that is poured into each one. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, playing volleyball and spending time with her family.
Christine Parker
Christine Parker
After earning a BSBA from Aquinas College and enjoying a long profession in marketing, training and finance management, along with many years of volunteer work, Christine retired from her full-time career and started her second career with Jeffrey Parker Architects as part-time marketing/business development manager. Her biggest thrill is listening to people and discussing how Jeffrey Parker Architects can help them make their visions a reality. Christine loves to spend time with her family, garden and travel.
Justin Spackman
Justin Spackman
Justin manages complex, fast moving, and time-sensitive projects and develops constructions drawing with intricate MEP systems for churches, restaurants, and other commercial buildings. He is a graduate of Judson University. In his spare time, Justin has participated in several design competitions including Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES). Also, he enjoys drawing and building things. Justin lives in Otsego, MI with his wife and two children.
Brian Weeldreyer
Brian Weeldreyer
Part of the team since 1991, Brian is the lead designer for projects ranging from master plans for large, multi-venue church campuses to building designs that uniquely reflect the personality and vibrancy of its occupants. He especially enjoys making a difference in people’s lives – through their workplaces and churches. He is a Licensed Architect and holds a Master’s degree in architecture from the University of Michigan. Brian is a West Michigan native, and in his spare time, can often be found bicycling, enjoying water sports or skiing.