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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.

2025 Overview
2024 Overview

Center Board

Brett Pearson

President, IDSA Representative

Laura Burkhalter

President-elect, IIDA Mid-America Representative

Jackie Dietz

Past President, PGASLA Representative

TBD

Treasurer, Representative

Kristen Manthei

Secretary, KC APA Representative

Erin Flaherty

AIA KC Representative

Matthew Hollingsworth
AIA KC Representative

Megan Louise O'Connell

AIGA KC Representative

Maggie Newlin

AIGA KC Representative

Donte Shannon

IDSA KC Representative

Bob Lindeblad

PGASLA Representative

Hillary L'Ecuyer

IIDA Mid-America Representative

Jennifer Reinhardt
KC APA Representative

Jennifer Gerlach

At-Large Representative

Clint Paugh

At-Large Representative

Dawn Taylor

Staff Contact - AIA KC

Kristen DaMetz

Staff Contact - AIA KC

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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 associations, congrats you are already a member of the Center. This means you’ll receive a heads up on upcoming Center events and discounts on registration.