Robert Coleman carries on a family tradition as head of Coleman Partners Architects. For 60 years, the Baton Rouge-based firm has specialized in hospitality, education, office and religious designs and master planning. Along with his late father, Coleman helped expand the firm’s presence internationally with successful projects in the Caribbean. “I continually wish my father was still alive so we could share stories of how the little plan we hatched years ago has matured,” he says. Outside of work, Coleman enjoys working with horses. He and his wife are active in the International Youth Riding Program, which helps young riders compete in national events. Coleman says his favorite place to be is at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. Read the full Q&A here. Here’s a sample:
If you could have any job other than your own, what would it be?
“If I could play bass guitar in a hot touring country band like Gretchen Wilson, Sugarland, or the Zac Brown Band for about a month, that would be a dream come true. After a month on the road, I am sure I would be ready to come back home, but it would be a month to remember. Other than that, I am very happy with my ‘day gig.’ ”
