Phil Gerou is a principal and co-founder of Gerou & Associates, Ltd.

Phil received his Bachelor and Master of Architecture from the University of Nebraska. He is a licensed architect in the State of Colorado and an NCARB certificate holder. Phil is an active member in the American Institute of Architects.

Phil has served as President of AIA Colorado and is a member of the AIA National Design Committee. From 1991 to 1994 he served as a director on the AIA National Board of Directors, he was AIA National Vice President in 1995. Phil was elected to the College of Fellows in 1993. In 1997 Phil was appointed to the AIA National Ethics Council, on which he served for six years. In 2002, Phil was the recipient of the coveted Western Mountain Region Silver Medal. This is the highest honor presented by the six-state region recognizing an individual architect who has contributed toward the benefit of the profession and the citizens of the Western Mountain Region, and who has transcended local boundaries in making those contributions.

An active public speaker, primarily on the toplic of architectural ethics, Phil has spoken to universities, AIA Grassroots in Washington DC, AIA National Conventions, Canada’s RIBA, Texas Society of Architects and various trade organizations on topics related to design and the architectural profession.

Phil’s contributions to the profession of architecture have spanned a career of over thirty years. His work has included residential, commercial, educational, recreational, medical, technical and specialized buildings housing satellite tracking stations and telecommunications systems.

Cheri Gerou is a principal and co-founder of Gerou & Associates, Ltd.

Cheri received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado. She is a licensed architect in the State of Colorado and holds a certificate from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Cheri is an active member in the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Colorado Historical Society and Historic Denver.

Her service to the community and profession includes: Chair, Community Caring Project; Chair, Board of Deacons/Rockland Church; Board Member, C. Henry Kempe Center. Cheri's involvement in AIA has included: Co-Chair, 1998 Denver design Awards; Chair, Host Chapter Party AIA 2001; Instructor, Colorado Association of Black Professionals & Engineers (1997-1998 & 1998-1999); Chair, AIA Colorado 200 Convention Booth/Philadelphia; Treasurer-Elect AIA Denver Board of Directors; President, AIA Denver Chapter 2002; Juror, AIA Wyoming Design Awards 2002, President AIA Colorado 2006.

Cheri has provided architectural services for numerous projects including the award-winning Wood Residence and the Alta Moda European clothing store, winner of a Citation Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.