James A. Lastovica, AIA
Senior Architect • 
Jim is a licensed Architect and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arkansas. Joining Benchmark Group in 1995, he has held several positions during his tenure including his current role as Senior Architect and serving on the Board of Directors at Benchmark Group. Jim currently holds licenses in 40 states and Puerto Rico.
Jim has a vast array of experience including convenience stores, financial institutions, food service, fuel stations, military, retail, and shopping centers. Jim’s attention to quality assurance and excellent working relationship with each of his Clients make him a valued team member and a superb mentor. When he’s not coordinating teams from multiple disciplines or overseeing the creation of construction documents, he is training new hires and touching base with Clients.
Licensed In:
AL – 6962
AK – 174329
AR – 4139
AZ – 53083
CA – C-33169
CT – 12204
DC – ARC101741
FL – AR94781
GA – RA013444
HI – 14722
IA – 06452
ID – AR-987027
IN – AR1000165
KS – 6303
KY – 8676
LA – 7466
MA – 31599
MD – 16522
ME – ARC3860
MI – 1301059384
MS – 4726
MT – ARC9095
NC – 11904
ND – 3061
NH – 3982
NJ – AI01917900
NV – 7098
NY – 034502-1
OH – ARC.1315899
OK – a7551
OR – ARI-13392
PA – RA405493
PR – 20532
RI – 3936
SC – 8635
SD – 15135
SD Firm – C-8273
TN – 104371
TX – 21335
UT – 1215128-0301
VT – 003.0080555
WI – 11114-005
WV – 5381
WY – C-3481
Education
Bachelor of Architecture,
University of Arkansas
Memberships
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico (CAAPR)