Our Team
At Blackline, we believe doing good work is just as important as doing work well. We believe in the value of feeling significant, in the satisfaction that comes with truly knowing your contribution matters. We strive as a team to recognize and foster each other's unique individual talents. We tailor responsibilities to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are passionate about our work, about doing our best to enhance our community.
If you are passionate about Indianapolis and want to help shape and grow this great city, we welcome you contact us. Open staff positions are posted here.
Scott Perkins, Principal
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design
Scott Perkins is a Registered Architect in Indiana and Ohio and has his NCARB certificate making him eligible for reciprocity nationwide. His continuing education efforts include topics in business, professional practice, art, design, and architectural technology.
Scott's portfolio includes a broad variety of architecture including extensive knowledge of residential, multi-family, commercial, institutional and industrial project types. His more than 20 years in the field provide Blackline clients with field-tested knowledge of diverse construction types and proven skills in design and project management. Scott is recognized for his strong leadership and management as well as his drafting skills.
After graduating from Ball State in 1990, Scott worked for three firms in Louisville, KY before returning to Indiana in 1998. He is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Hendricks County and currently serves as the Chair of the Design Review Committee for the Town of Danville’s Overlay District. Scott is married and has two children.
Craig McCormick, Principal
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design
Rice University
1998 Master of Architecture
Craig McCormick brings design expertise in architecture and interior design to the Blackline team. His resume includes significant work in custom home and multifamily residential design, civic projects, hospitality, health-care and corporate architecture and interior design.
Craig's notable design work with previous firms includes the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel and Administration Building in Madison, Indiana; the Marion County Public Library East 38th Street Branch in Indianapolis; the White River State Park Visitor’s Center; Galyans World Headquarters in Plainfield, Indiana; and INTECH Three. While at Blackline, Craig's design projects include The Hinge, Scofield Editorial, City Gallery at the Harrison Center for the Arts, Circa Apartments, and 1002 Broad Ripple Avenue.
Craig’s design work has received three Monumental Affair Awards and five local AIA Awards. In addition to architecture and design, Craig is a nationally exhibited fine art photographer whose work has been published and exhibited at FotoFest Houston, Harvard University, and Rice University, and resides in collections throughout the United States.
Craig currently serves as Board President for Big Car Artist Collective, Board Member of The Design Arts Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and is a Member of the Chair's Advisory Council for the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning. He is a co-organizer of Pecha Kucha Indy and is a visiting architecture critic at Ball State University.
Craig Von Deylen, Principal
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design
Craig Von Deylen holds a NCARB certification as a Licensed Architect in the state of Indiana. Craig considers himself to be a modern renaissance man. He has over the span of his professional career been involved in every aspect of the built environment. For 15 years he managed the day-to-day operation of a construction company overseeing 15 or more employees including skilled craftsmen in every aspect of construction. During that time, Craig made it a point to try every trade in order to understand the rigors required to accomplish those tasks effectively. Craig started developing property in the 1996 and has been the primary developer of numerous projects across a broad spectrum of building types. He has been awarded the prestigious Adaptive Use Award from the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, and a Monumental Award for Neighborhood Revitalization by the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. He brings all of this experience to the design of projects at Blackline, making him a more effective designer by tempering great ideas with realistic expectations. Craig remains devoted to community development through historic preservation and adaptive re-use combined with community-engaged redevelopment.
In 2009 Craig purchased the Murphy Arts Center in order to preserve it as a home for the arts on the near Southeast side of Indianapolis and keep it from going into foreclosure, and it has since flourished and has regained its position as an Arts destination.
Craig currently serves the City of Indianapolis as the chairperson of the Marion County Board of Zoning Appeals, and is a past member of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as well as the Marion County Plat Committee and the Indianapolis Greenways Committee. Craig is also a maker of the board of directors for GangGang and the past board chairperson for Southeast Community Services.
Thaddeus Andry, Project Designer
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Anthropology
As Project Designer, Thaddeus Andry is responsible for design documentation and coordination. With experience in BIM/MEP coordination and construction management, Thaddeus brings a dynamic understanding of processes and best practices to design delivery.
Tyler Cox, Project Director | Architect
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Tyler Cox is a licensed architect and is involved in all project phases and activities with a particular emphasis on design development and construction documents. Tyler applies his background with degrees in architecture and the science of architecture to assist in documentation for multiple project types. Tyler advises on technology and leads implementation of technology upgrades for the firm. After interning at Blackline in 2012 and returning in 2013, Tyler has assisted in design of major developments such as SLATE, FORTE, and Ardmore.
Alexis Hunter, Project Designer
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Architecture
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Alexis Hunter is an architectural designer involved in design and documentation across project phases. Alexis is an interiors-focused designer with experience in multi-family and residential design.
Stephanie James, Senior Project Director | Architect
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Stephanie James coordinates client relationships while developing and managing design, documentation, and project outcomes. She holds additional credentials as a Registered Interior Designer, bringing an integration of interior and architectural spaces to all her projects.
Robin Long-Jordan, Studio Coordinator | Sr. Interior Designer
EDUCATION
Maine College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Art
Herron School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Art in Furniture Design
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Robin Long-Jordan is a multi-discipline designer who curates Blackline’s art and exhibit space and maintains the in-house materials library. She focuses primarily on residential and hospitality design with an emphasis on FF&E specification and staging. Her previous experience includes fine arts, custom fabrication, and business management. Robin is the primary contact for artist, fabricator, and manufacturer representative inquiries.
Erin Maher, Senior Project Director | Architect
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Erin Maher coordinates client relationships while developing and maintaining design, documents, and project outcomes. She holds specialized experience in higher education, education, and public sector architecture.
Iván Mota-Sánchez, Project Designer
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Iván Mota-Sánchez participates in project concept and design focusing on design ideation, rendering and construction documentation.
Eric Ripley, Project Director | Architect
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
As Project Director, Eric Ripley is responsible for all project phases and activities. He coordinates client relationships throughout project phases while developing and managing design, documentation, and outcomes. Eric holds credentials as a Registered Architect in Indiana and Montana.
Scott Schafer, Senior Project Director
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Scott Schafer is a seasoned project manager and is involved in all project phases and activities with particular emphasis on code compliance and construction administration. Scott brings more than 15 years of experience in architecture to Blackline with a focus on large-scale multifamily development and construction.
Bailey Stultz, Project Director | Architect
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati
Master of Architecture
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
As Project Director, Bailey Stultz is involved in all project phases and activities. She coordinates client relationships throughout project phases while developing design, documentation, and outcomes. Bailey‘s background includes commercial and large-scale public sector projects.
Hunter Wilson, Project Designer
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Hunter Wilson is an architectural designer focused on project design development, documentation, and execution. Hunter’s experience in multi-family construction, specification writing, and project coordination inform all phases of work. Hunter is a LEED Green Associate certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Emily Traub, Office Manager
EDUCATION
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Business Administration
As the Office Manager, Emily Traub is responsible for daily operations and bookkeeping including account services. She provides guidance and project support to firm staff while handling needs from ordering and organization to scheduling and greeting guests. Emily is the primary contact for general inquiries and continuing education/lunch and learn scheduling.
Contact: info@blacklinestudio.net
Lily Von Deylen, Project Designer
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Lily Von Deylen is responsible for design and documentation throughout project phases. With an additional interest in interior environments, she ensures integration of the interior elements with the architectural setting.