Please take this opportunity to meet our talented, creative, hard-working key team members, with specialties in architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, illustration and project management.

Bruce Robinson, Principal
President

Presiding over his regiment of fantastical architecture and design with three plus decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Bruce is a big picture guy with a passion for detail. He is a designer who cares about you, cares about your project, and is invested in your long-term success. His expertise lies in programming, master-planning, concept development, mentoring his design team and ensuring that all projects receive his Simply Amazing seal of approval.

Bruce holds a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters in Architecture, specializing in Energy and Conservation, from UCLA. He began his career in the leisure and entertainment business at Kings Productions, and by the age of 30 was promoted to Director of Design. It was at Kings Productions that Bruce realized that the entertainment aspect of the industry added an exciting theatrical dimension to architectural design not typically present. In 1983, in order to provide his clients personal attention, Bruce launched his own firm. Today, more than 25 years later, Bruce continues to lead his team in transforming your vision into exciting reality.

Bruce has completed hundreds of projects over the years, all very different, but with one common thread, Simply Amazing. Bruce’s projects include, to name only a few: Camelot Park in Bogota, Columbia; Curly’s Pub at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI; Dollywood Show Street and Dolly Parton’s Chasing Rainbows Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN; Guinness World Records Experience in San Antonio, TX; Howl At The Moon with multiple locations throughout the US; Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo, IA; Lost Kennywood at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, PA; Nagashima SpaLand Master Plan in Nagoya, Japan; National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington DC; Parky’s Farm in Cincinnati, OH; Playland Praia De Belas in Porto Alegre, Brazil; Race For Atlantis at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! with Multiple Locations throughout the US; Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, Japan; Seoul Land Master Plan in Seoul, Korea; Six Flags New England Master Plan and Rebranding in Agawam, MA; Titanic Museum with multiple locations throughout the US; Zoombezi Bay at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, OH; and so many more.

Laurie Becker Eichmann, Principal
Senior Project Designer

Mastering the transformation of concept to reality, it is Laurie’s design strength and ability to coordinate mass quantities of colors, patterns and textures into a spectacular, coherent experience that brings life to our interiors. Laurie has a consummate design eye and imagination that fully explores the potential of projects, allowing them to transcend clients’ expectations.

Laurie holds a B.S. in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Prior to joining BDR Design Group, she gained experience consulting for international brands, designing branded environments. During her 10+ years of experience with BDR Design Group, Laurie has designed a broad range of project types that include retail planning and fixture design, resorts, nightclubs, and restaurants; notably, Hard Rock Café Retail; The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, TN; Partridge & Pear Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN; Curly’s Pub at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI; and Passage Lounge in Cincinnati, OH. Laurie is responsible for leading the team’s interior design projects from space planning through construction, including House of Blues Foundations Rooms in five major US cities. Her museum attraction and environmental graphic design experience includes Dolly Parton’s Chasing Rainbows Museum, Guinness World Records, National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C.; BodyQuest Children’s Health Exhibit at Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN; and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium, in multiple locations.

Stefanie Hawk
Project Designer

Stefanie—an unstoppable force of talent—brings the best in terms of imagination, production coordination and CAD mastery. A compulsive taskmaster and stickler for details, Stefanie’s understanding of codes and regulations, her skill in refining concepts, and ability to coordinate with architectural and engineering partners keeps projects moving smoothly.

Stefanie holds a B.S. of Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, but the role of interior designer is just one that she performs. Since joining BDR Design Group in 2003, Stefanie has been responsible for overall design coordination on a range of projects including House of Blues Foundation Rooms in multiple locations; National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C.; and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium in Panama City Beach, FL. Her conceptual 3D visualization work includes Butterfly Ridge Resort Concept in Pigeon Forge, TN; and Zoombezi Bay at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, OH. Stefanie’s programming and space planning experience includes Rusutsu Resort, in Hokkaido, Japan and Captain Andy’s Resort Concept in North Wildwood, NJ. Stefanie showed her expertise in amenities and attraction programming and analysis while working on Emirates Pride Studio Park Concept, Abu Dhabi, UAE and the Seoul Land Master Plan in Seoul, South Korea.

Stephen Corson
Project Designer

In his role as Project Designer for BDR Design Group, Stephen refines conceptual designs into a form clients and project partners can easily understand and execute. He applies his amazing CAD skills and attention to detail to what he enjoys most: turning imagination into reality to solve problems and create new worlds. He is responsible for the crucial final step in presenting clients with a vision of what their future holds.

Stephen received a B.S. in Design from Clemson University’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities. His experience includes attraction site development and design of themed architectural environments for River Riders, Dollywood’s Barnstormer, Captain Andy’s Indoor Waterpark Resort, Dollywood’s Adventure Mountain, and Splash Country’s The Cascades. His additional project coordination and architectural design experience includes The Front Gate and Zoombezi Bay Water Park at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Stephen’s experience with 3D conceptualization for attractions includes World of Sports, EnterTRAINment Junction, and Splash Resort. His exterior and interior architectural design work includes Graeter’s Ice Cream Stores, A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson at NorthStar, Partridge & Pear Restaurant, and the Titanic Museum in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge TN.

John Schaefer
Senior Project Manager

Certainly not someone to be kept inside the box, John’s playful sense of humor and exceptionally creative mind, have proven to be valued strengths in building seamless project teams. With over 25 years of diversified architecture, design, construction, and marketing experience, John’s innovative, collaborative style inspire and shape the project teams for which he is a part. John's ability to listen, communicate, and effectively translate ideas into visual reality contribute to the success of projects undertaken, and consistently meet and/or exceed client goals.

John received a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. He has served as principal, senior project manager, and project architect on a wide variety of projects. His commitment to detail has resulted in inspirational and exciting projects in a variety of markets. His career experience includes World of Sports, SeeIdeas Creativity Center, Graeter’s Ice Cream Store, Turfway Park, Lake Waynoka Recreation Center, Simone’s, Hidden Valley Lake Community Center, Sapphire Room, and Notre Dame Academy Sports Complex.

Stacie Dearing
Office Manager

Stacie’s diverse background, ability to see strength and potential in each individual, and unwavering focus on ‘the big picture’ have made a tremendous impact on BDR Design Group, where she has been a welcome addition to the company. She plays a key role in the overall development of the company – from her strategic contributions to corporate identity, mission, and vision through the implementation of daily processes, procedures, etc. Her realistic optimism is a key ingredient that provides the necessary fuel to move everything in a positive direction.

Stacie received a B.S. in Business Administration from Thomas More College. She has over 15 years of management experience, with a background in graphic design and marketing. She has served in a variety of roles from directing the marketing and human resources departments for mid-size firms, to performing as production coordinator, graphic designer, and legal publication manager/editor for smaller firms.

Lilly
Official Mascot and Door Greeter

When the day becomes a bit wearisome and too much to bear, Lilly eagerly provides much needed soft, furry therapy and helps make our office more of a home. More importantly, she is the chief agent for distributing bones and disfigured plush animals throughout BDR Design Group for us to trip over. Secondarily, she is our first line of defense against the Axis of Evil, otherwise known as The Postman and Water Bottle Guy. The new age of global terrorism faces an awesome threat, and its name is Lilly.