Instructor: Alan Frey
Al has been a construction professional for over 30 years. He started his company in 1975 and switched from hand drafting to computer-aided design in mid 1985 using Autocad 2.17. He was introduced to Chief Architect in 1990, became a member of the original design team and moved his design/drafting services to Chief in 1991. Chief Architect has been his front line design and drafting tool since then, often extending into the sales office.
Al has been associated with Chief Architect since 1991. As a Chief Architect employee, Al has taken active roles in many areas of the company, including product definition, product development, management, testing, sales and training.
Al conducted the first Chief Architect training seminars circa 1994, and continues to be actively involved in training Chief Architect users. As a result of his extensive knowledge of Chief Architect and his many years of experience in the design/construction industry, Al is one of the most knowledgeable users of Chief Architect and its applications to the industry.
Other Highlights Include:
- Active builder: 1970 - 1992.
- General contractor since 1975.
- Chief Architect West Coast dealer 1992.
- Extensive knowledge of computer aided design systems, hardware and software.
- Built and supported Computer-Aided Design Systems for industry professionals.
- Has used Chief Architect extensively in professional design-build environments.
- Original Chief Architect design team member circa 1990-1991.
- Chief Architect alpha and beta tester 1991-current.
- Produced the first cabinet door libraries and numerous sample plans for Chief Architect.
- Has demonstrated Chief Architect at numerous trade shows.
- Was the first Chief Architect trainer and taught the first on-site training seminars at Chief Architect’s office building.
- Currently working with Chief Architect as an onsite Building Construction Consultant.
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