Richard Paul Buss

President, Principal

"OliverMcMillan's teamwork, passion and experience is the fuel that allows common people to achieve uncommon results."
Born in Herington, Kansas in 1946, Paul Buss serves as President and Principal of OliverMcMillan.  During his 24 years at OliverMcMillan, Paul has led a team responsible for overall project development, including co-leadership of project design, planning, budgeting, construction, and public approvals.  During this time, OliverMcMillan has developed projects totaling over $2B in value and received over 35 design and professional awards for the quality of the company’s work.  Paul is a recipient of the California Council American Institute of Architects Public Service Award winner and headed his own award-winning 125-person architectural firm prior to joining OliverMcMillan.  Paul has held key leadership positions in both professional and community organizations.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree from Iowa State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from National University.