
ABOUT
Who We Are
Center for Architecture & Design is a collective of design-minded individuals who recognize the impact and value of design in our everyday lives. The Center serves as a forum for discussion, collaboration and the promotion of quality design through programs, lectures, education and advocacy. The Center recognizes and advances the contribution of multiple design disciplines and promotes the professions to future generations.

Center Board
Brian Roth
President, PGASLA Representative
Gretchen Holy
President-elect, IIDA Mid-America Representative
Andrew Kesel
Treasurer, AIA KC Representative
Abby Woolsey
Secretary, AIGA KC Representative
Dawn Taylor
Staff Contact - AIA KC
Kristen DaMetz
Staff Contact - AIA KC
Ashley Hand
AIA KC Representative
Jenny O'Grady
AIGA KC Representative
Deanne Winkelmann
KC APA Representative
Education Outreach Liaison
James Blake
IDSA KC Representative
Brett Pearson
IDSA KC Representative
Meghan Dudek
IIDA Mid-America Representative
Jackie Dietz
PGASLA Representative
Danny Shervington-Bair
SEGD KC Representative
Rick Smith
SEGD KC Representative
Miles Sandler
At-Large Representative
Kristine Twidwell
At-Large Representative
MEMBERSHIP
The Center for Architecture & Design was created in 2015 by six local professional organizations including AIA Kansas City, AIGA KC, KC APA, IDSA KC, IIDA Mid-America and PGASLA. SEGD Kansas City joined in 2019. If you are a current member of one of these professional design association, congratulations you are already a member of the Center. This means you’ll receive a heads up on upcoming Center events and discounts on registration.

2015
Year Established
7
Number of Organizations
2436
Number of Members
20+
Events Per Year
PROGRAMS
The result was an energetic half-day of design professionals from multiple disciplines and firms who focused on “proving the purpose and drive behind sustainability.”
EVENTS
CONTACT
Questions
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: (816) 979-3183 or fill out the following form
Office
1801 McGee St, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 979-3183
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed