- (213) 596-5001
- dwidran@degenkolb.com
Education
BA, Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
M-Arch, University Of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Why did you go into AEC industry?
I am a licensed Architect and worked in that capacity until 2009. I was fortunate to have been involved with proposal preparation, Interviews and most of all client relationships and development at my past firms. I was able to shift that experience into a Business Development role and have thoroughly enjoyed the transition.
Little Known Fact
I always had a passion for art and architecture, especially after spending my junior year of college in Florence. I was, however, horrible in math and absolutely detested the subject. After graduating from college, I became determined to get a Master’s degree in Architecture. In order to do well on the GRE and succeed in the program, I spent a year learning the entire math curriculum that I had not taken in college. I not only did well enough on the GRE to get in to an excellent M-Arch program, I received straight A’s in structures throughout the program!
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
Artist, Architect, Author, Rock Star, Veterinarian.
- (206) 340-8110
- ksalisbury@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, Willamette University, 1999
Certifications
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Honors
Fellow, Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS)
Why did you go into AEC industry?
Like many marketing and business development professionals, I fell into it. I always planned to attend law school. I had a friend who was working an internship for an architectural firm. When the architect decided to make the position permanent, she recommended me for the job. I started out sorting 35mm slides and worked my way up, learning along the way. Why have I stayed in the A/E/C industry? I like the people, I appreciate their passion, and I want to help them achieve their strategic dreams.
Little Known Fact:
I am a published poet.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A ballerina, a teacher, a lawyer, a trophy wife – it changes day to day.
- (415) 354-6416
- llumish@degenkolb.com
- B.A., US History & German, Bowdoin College
- M.A., Public History, San Francisco State University
- M.B.A., San Francisco State University
- Certified Professional Services Marketer
Why did you go into the AEC Industry?
I met someone at a party, who knew someone, who needed someone…. That was more than a decade ago. Degenkolb challenges me.
Little Known Fact
After more than a decade at Degenkolb and in the AEC network, there isn’t much left with which to surprise people. I have a metal plate in my left ankle and a tattoo on the right ankle.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A dentist. I was definitely influenced by “Little Shop of Horrors.”
- (415) 802-9336
- lkaiper@degenkolb.com
Education
B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego
Why did you go into AEC industry?
The recession of the early 1990’s meant I was going to lots of Informational interviews without any full time job offers. A small civil engineering firm out in Clayton, CA hired me for my first full-time position. Half-time Marketing and Half-time Office Assistant. I was promoted to Marketing Coordinator one year later. Since 2001, I’ve worked in Business Development for Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, and one large General Contractor.
Little Known Fact
During my college years in San Diego, I played in two original rock bands and made a run at trying to become a rock star. I learned many of my grass root Marketing skills from this experience.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
Hollywood Stunt Man.
- (913) 944-5155
- mschroeder@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Business Administration, Marketing, Kansas State University, 2016
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
I met someone who worked in commissioning and after asking a lot of questions they advised that I join the industry. I followed that advice and joined an MEP firm and then, when I moved to San Diego in 2022, I joined Degenkolb.
Little Known Fact
I moved to San Diego to help my sister out while her husband was deployed with the Navy and then decided to never leave.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Golf. Truth be told I already golf, but I would spend more time and money doing it, if available.
- (916) 905-8476
- rweldon@degenkolb.com
- B.A., Graphic Arts, California State University, Sacramento, 2006
- Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
As soon as I finished school, I got a job as a graphics assistant at a wastewater civil engineering firm. By that time, I already knew that I probably didn't have a flourishing career in graphic design, but the engineering industry was a stable place to be, and graphics meant working in the marketing department! I went from creating icons for membrane bioreactors to graphic icons for process flow diagrams—and I guess I was hooked. This eventually led to crafting proposals, coordinating, and managing. Being a part of creating something, whether a pump station or a hospital building, and the process of developing a concept through to reality is exciting! After spending a few years at an architecture firm, I found my way to Degenkolb.
Little Known Fact
I'll pretty much try anything to eat, once. Also, I'm very competitive. Two very different but important things to note.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I'd own restaurant/s (which is a dangerous business), designing both the menu items and the interior.
