Michelle Rumsa

Michelle Rumsa, RA, NCARB, is the Director of Architecture at Edgewater Resources, based in St. Joseph, Michigan. With over 30 years of experience in waterfront design, she specializes in creating marina amenities and waterfront facilities, guiding projects from concept to completion. Her portfolio includes a variety of design solutions for marina, hospitality, mixed-use, and non-profit clients. Michelle’s expertise in zoning, coastal regulations, accessibility, building, and energy codes helps her craft designs that are not only visually appealing but also functional and compliant with site-specific requirements. She has worked on a range of waterfront amenity project scales—from small waterside outdoor seasonal bars, to full-service, multi-floor, luxury hospitality buildings that integrate hotel, dining, lounges, fitness, retail, and marina operational support spaces. She has led marina projects throughout the Great Lakes, bringing an experienced understanding of freshwater condition