The founder of Synthesis, Jim Truby has a BA in Architecture from Carnegie-Mellon University and a MA in Social Anthropology from The American University. Jim is responsible for project management; including master planning, project planning and programming, site acquisition, feasibility analysis, scheduling, budgeting and financing, design, permitting, construction oversight, commissioning and move-in.

jtruby@synthesisusa.com

• Principal with Crystal Hill Investments, a real estate company that developed office, warehouse, residential and mixed-use projects.
• Administrator, MD Aviation Administration, with overall responsibility for the marketing, air service and physical development, and operation of BWI and Martin State Airports.
• Director of Planning and Development and then Deputy Administrator for MD Aviation with responsibility for airport master planning and terminal, airfield and parking improvements.
• Manager, Policy Analysis, MD Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary.
• Community Facilities Planning Consultant, National Institute of Mental Health.
• Volunteer Architect, US Peace Corps in Sfax, Tunisia.

• Chair of the Board of Trustees for Howard Community College.
• Secretary, Board of Directors, Horizon Foundation.
• Member, BWI Airport Development Council.
• Member, Leadership Howard County.

• Nomination for the Volunteer of the Year Award, Howard County, 2008