Maricela Rodriguez Barr, AIA
​Maricela Rodriguez Barr, registered architect, started The Barr Company in 1981. Under her leadership, the firm now manages more than eight million dollars in work annually. Her experience, energy and astute business sense make her a significant contributor to every project the firm handles.
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​Her particular area of expertise is financial management on the global level. In fact, she acted as the financial manager for the AISD $450 million bond program. Ms. Barr has served on the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, as Vice Chair of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and on the board of the Austin United Way. She is a respected and active member of the community, which gives her the advantage of working confidently with the many minority groups, political organizations, small and local businesses, large corporations, contractors and subcontractors that come into play during the life of a public project.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
  • Texas Diversity Council, Women in Leadership Symposium, “Profiles of Outstanding Women” 2007
  • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Business Woman of the Year  2002
  • William W. Caudill, FAIA, Texas Society of Architects, Award for Young Professional Achievement in Recognition of Outstanding Service in Leadership Development 1994
  • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Business Woman of the Year 1993
  • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chair 1994-1995
  • 1st Woman appointed to Texas Board of Architectural Examiners by Governor Ann Richards 1993-1998
  • Texas Board of Architectural Examiners,  Secretary-Treasurer 1996
  • United Way/ Capital Area, Board of Directors 1995-1997
  • League of United Latin American Citizens, “Austin’s Outstanding Hispanic Woman Award” 1995
  • Capital Metro, “Outstanding DBE Advocate” 1993
  • Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1993-1995