Adtech Design and Development Leaders

S2 E10 | COllaborative. COordinated. CO Architects.

In the last episode of the series, host Jake Bentwood is joined by Jenna Knudsen and Alex Korter of CO Architects. Jake had the opportunity to speak with two firmwide leaders, one of whom oversees recruitment efforts, to discuss the intersection of healthcare design and hiring/attrition. This episode is a must-listen for any design professional interested in the fields of healthcare, health sciences, and S&T! ABOUT JENNA & ALEX: Jenna Knudsen is a brilliant example of a boomerang. Something we see often in this market. Jenna spent 3 years with CO as a project Designer before moving to NYC to spend some time with Rafael Vinoly. In 2004, she returned to CO and has since risen to the heights of Managing Principal. Jenna leads award winning, large scale academic, lab and healthcare projects on university and healthcare campuses across the country. Alex Korter joined CO shortly after Jennas return to the firm, in 2005. With experience across the globe, he now leads the firms building facades group as well as their recruitment efforts. Alex spent 3 years in Manchester, the center of the world, studying and gaining his BArch. Leads recruitment, experienced in Healthcare Architecture, loves Manchester – Alex and I have A LOT to talk about. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.

S2 E9 | From Doctor to Architect with Kimberly Montague, CEO at Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.

In episode 9, host, Jakey Bentwood starts off by discussing Kim's initial interest in Biology and her steps to becoming an architect. We get into her career and discuss the sweet spot in her career and trajectory she has taken since the days of Architecture 101. KIMBERLY MONTAGUE: Kim is the ultimate boomerang! Having spent 12 years with Albert Kahn around the turn of 2000, she then left Albert Kahn Associates and she spent time with HKS, Herman Miller and Planetree before now returning to Albert Kahn as President in March of 2023. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.

S2 E8 | Design is in the family with Guy Geier, Managing Partner at FXCollaborative

In this episode, Jakey Bentwood discusses how Guy got his start in architecture and where his passion comes from. They discuss his education, his career trajectory, and the milestones and challenges he has faced throughout his career. MORE ABOUT GUY: Guy Geier is the Host of Architecture 5 10 20 – a place where a diverse range of views about where architecture is headed are shared and to explore exciting future opportunities in the industry. From walking through houses in his neighbourhood to working with his father in retail furniture to his interest in aeronautical engineering, Guy now, with 40 years of experience, sits as Managing Partner of FX Collaborative. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.

S2 E7 | From Set Design To CEO with Angela Watson, President/CEO at Shepley Bulfinch

In this episode, Jakey Bentwood sits down with Angela Watson, CEO and President of Shepley Bulfinch. Having spent 22 years with Shepley Bulfinch we touch on her career until this point and go as far back to the days in Germany when modern architecture first caught her eye. A teacher, a leader, a designer and now a President/CEO – this one is a MUST LISTEN! Specifically the “Virtual Studio” – “What does that mean?” I hear you ask! ABOUT ANGELA: FAIA, Angela Watson is Shepley Bulfinch CEO and President. She grew up in Germany where her love for architecture first showed its face. She often felt that iconic buildings were too often torn down to make way for modern architecture. Her passion for design came from finding a way to reimagine and save the modern designs from her youth. Angela, later studied at MIT where she got her MArch. She spent time with HDS, Cambridge Seven and then joined Shepley Bulfinch in 2002. She spent time with the Boston Society of Architects before taking on the role of lecturer at MIT for 4 years alongside her role at Shepley Bulfinch. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.

S2 E6 | How to be a part of the solution with James Miner, CEO at Sasaki

In this episode, host, Jakey Bentwood jumps right into it with James Miner, CEO of Sasaki. Challenges through his career, the importance of culture in leadership and advice for anyone looking to develop in this market. They discuss the idea that you don’t need to know you want to be an architect in your early years to still become a leader in this space. Side note – James is a genuine and kind leader. For those that listened to the episode and have the years of experienced mentioned, you know what to do. My LinkedIn inbox is open. MORE ABOUT JAMES MINER: James Miner is CEO of Sasaki. James has spent almost 20 years with Sasaki having moved into the CEO position over 6 years ago. Over this time, he has guided the strategic evolution of the firm including rebranding the firm to elevate their collaborative and inclusive approach to design, adding new expertise in technology, fabrication, and digital design as well as establishing a firm-wide research grant program, amongst much more. To get in touch with Jakey Bentwood, reach out at j.bentwood@harperharrison.com.