INVISION is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Bechtel, AIA and Becky Hansel, AIA, ACHA, to partners within our firm. This transition is part of a proactive step in planning for the future of the firm. ​“Elevating key leaders in the firm continues to be a focus of ours as we develop our succession planning strategy continuing our success as a century old, leading architecture firm in the Midwest,” said Brad Leeper, AIA, Managing Partner. 

Mike and Becky previously held principal positions within the firm, and this is the next step in their leadership growth. They possess important qualities and experience that position them to serve the firm in new, dynamic ways that will impact its future success.

Mike Bechtel, AIA

Mike joined the firm in 2008 and has 25 years of experience serving clients in multiple markets. He has designed a multitude of diverse, notable and award-winning projects, for higher education, housing, hospitality, healthcare, historic rehabilitation and commercial clients. 

Mike’s unrelenting passion for design solutions that solve problems and his ability to ask ​“what if” questions leads to unique solutions for our clients. He has elevated our level of design over his tenure, and INVISION is often at the forefront of innovation. His passion for coaching younger staff to look at the big picture to provide high-quality design solutions is unmatched. This offers our clients solutions that lead to beautiful, useful, economical and environmentally-sound built environments that improve the broader communities in which they reside.

In addition, Mike has successfully led over a million square feet of historic tax credit projects that included both Federal National Parks Service and State Historic Preservation Offices in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. His unique approach to historic projects releases the full potential of the existing fabric and spurs on the new use to achieve its highest potential. His approach to uncovering opportunities is proven by both the financial success of the finished products as well as the numerous design awards garnered by the same projects.

As a partner, Mike will lead the design and innovation initiatives within our firm and continue to mentor staff in our design process. 

Becky Hansel, AIA, ACHA

With 22 years in the industry, Becky has demonstrated a unique commitment to our clients and to the firm, while engaging in our community as a champion of important causes.

Becky is an innovative thinker with demonstrated leadership experience, shaping the strategy and direction of our health and wellness practice since joining INVISION in 2014. She continues to grow our studio with her desire to share her knowledge and talents by coaching our staff and advocating for design to be a catalyst for change.

As an award-winning, board-certified healthcare architect, Becky focuses her energy guiding clients on today’s next practices. She never settles for the conventional, which results in forward-looking solutions. She builds long-lasting, client relationships who entrust her with projects big and small. They know she will bring her unique talents to bring diverse voices to consensus, while delivering strategic solutions that positively influence business plans, operational and physical environment. 

As a partner, Becky will continue to lead our firm strategic planning efforts and advance our health and wellness practice. Her development of our firm’s community engagement efforts will continue as we recognize the importance of supporting local communities and the organizations that support the causes of our clients. 

“This is an exciting step for our firm, and for the future of some of our most experienced and well-rounded staff,” said Leeper. ​“They are trusted and respected as expert architects and as visionary colleagues who will help us to continue our strategic growth,” he continued.