Team
Eugene Cox Dunwody, Jr.; AIA
Gene is a registered architect in the State of Georgia and a 1985 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and Past President of the Middle Georgia Chapter.
Gene currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Contractor’s Licensing Board and has served on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Georgia State Board. His civic and professional leadership includes service as President of the Macon Heritage Foundation, President of the Macon Rotary Club, President of the Cox Capitol Theatre, and board member of the Macon Arts Alliance and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. In recognition of his contributions to historic restoration and preservation, the Georgia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded Gene its Bronze Medal in 2008.
Robert Clinton Beeland; AIA, NCARB
Robbie earned an Associate of Science in Architecture from Southern Technical Institute after attending Middle Georgia College. He is a registered architect in the State of Georgia and holds an NCARB Certificate. He joined the firm of W. Elliott Dunwody, Jr., Architect in 1963 as a draftsman, advancing to Job Captain in 1966 in recognition of his technical skill and project leadership. In 1968, he joined Dunwody and Company, Architects as Head of Design and Production—a role he continues to hold with the firm under its current name, Dunwody/Beeland, Architects, Inc.
A Past President of the AIA Middle Georgia Chapter, Robbie has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to professional and community service. His civic involvement includes serving as President of the Family Counseling Center, Director of the Georgia Historical Society, Trustee of the Macon Heritage Foundation, and former Trustee of The Hay House Museum.
Robbie oversees the production and coordination of construction documents, including interdisciplinary engineering coordination, and reviews shop drawings to ensure conformance with contract documents.
Arielle Schlesinger; ASID, NCIDQ
Arielle graduated from the University of Alabama in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design and a Studio Art minor. During her undergraduate studies, she actively worked as a classroom/desktop support technician and system administrator for the University of Alabama’s C&BA Technology Group, which is responsible for maintaining the entire business school’s technology ranging from classroom audio and visual equipment to printers and copiers to student, faculty, and the Dean’s computers. She then attended New York School of Interior Design in the fall of 2007. In June of 2008, Ms. Schlesinger joined Dunwody/Beeland Architects. She specializes in the areas of interior design, Building Information Modeling, 2D drafting, graphic design, and technical support. She also has experience in designing and specifying finishes for higher education, commercial, medical, hospitality, and residential spaces. She is a registered Interior Designer in the State of Georgia.
Arielle is a professional member of American Society of Interior Designers and is a member of the following organizations based in Macon, GA: Rotary Club of Downtown Macon, Historic Macon Foundation, and The 567 Center. She was the volunteer coordinator for Bike Walk Macon's Open Streets Macon 2021, 2022, and 2024 events, and she is a graduate of Leadership Macon’s Class of 2014.
J Clifton (Spud) Fordham, AIA Allied Member
Spud graduated from Valdosta Technical Institute in 1987 in Drafting and Design. While attending Valdosta Technical Institute He became an accomplished drafting and design student going on to compete in the Skills Competition and finishing second at the State level. While pursuing his education, he worked for Charles Norris & Associates Architects. Upon completion of his degree, he remained with the firm for an additional 3 ½ years. Afterwards, he worked with local contractors where he gained invaluable estimator and project management skills. In 1994 he moved to Dublin, Georgia and began working with a Developer in Macon where he was the sole Design and Drafting Operator for all projects which included nursing homes and apartments. Spud joined Dunwody/Beeland, Architects in 2001, and has become a key resource in the production of drawings on major projects.
Spud is a current member of the Freemasons in Georgia and serves as District Deputy for his sub-district. He is also a member of the Traveling Men Motorcycle Riders Club where he is a Co-founder and charter member. He was elected to the position of State President of all chapters.