EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, 1971

University of Illinois, Master of Architecture, 1972

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Fellow, American Institute of Architects (FAIA)

American Planning Association

International Interior Design Association

Urban Land Institute, Sustaining Member, Urban Development/ Mixed Use Council,
Gold Flight Member,
1999 – present

University of Pennsylvania,
Wharton Graduate School of Business,
Zell/ Lurie Center, Research Sponsor, Ballard Executive Visiting Professor,
1999 – present

SOM Foundation, Director

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Board Member, Executive Committee, Facilities Committee Chair

Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago, Dean's International Council Member

Economics Club of Chicago, 2004 - present

Richard F. Tomlinson II

FAIA, Managing Partner

Richard F. Tomlinson II is a managing partner of the SOM Chicago office. Under his leadership, SOM continues to design some of the world’s largest, most complex, and high-profile projects. Mr. Tomlinson manages professionals from various disciplines within the firm and oversees the progress of key projects for SOM. As the key liaison between SOM and clients, general contractors, construction teams, and specialty consultants, he ensures that SOM meets client expectations while working within established schedules and budgets. Mr. Tomlinson has a diverse portfolio featuring several project categories including complex large scale developments, strategic planning, urban design and planning, mixed-use facilities, interior design, and infrastructure.

Throughout his tenure at SOM, Mr. Tomlinson has managed projects that span industries and continents. He has experience in large scale mixed-use, corporate, residential, hospitality, financial, law, healthcare, and research architecture.

Regardless of the size or scope of the project, Mr. Tomlinson gives unparalleled attention and detail to building strong client relationships and has garnered support from clients in the private, commercial, institutional, and federal and local government sectors.



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