Kendal Giles, AIA
COO / Principal / Architect
Kendal serves as Chief Operations Officer as well as Principal-in-Charge for the firm’s federal government work, and select civic and commercial projects. As PIC, Kendal is the prime point of contact for clients and has ultimate authority and responsibility to ensure projects meet or exceed clients' expectations for quality, schedule, and budget. With over 30 years of experience, Kendal has successfully overseen the design and production of hundreds of projects over his career, including several over $20M in value. As COO, Kendal oversees all aspects of business operations including finance, human resources, risk management, IT, and scheduling. As such, he works closely with practice area leaders to ensure overall success for our clients and for the firm.
Professional Credentials
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Certified
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
RS21 Board Member, 2019-present
NMACI Board Member, 2019-present
Leadership New Mexico, 2015 Core Program Graduate
Vistage New Mexico, Member, 2004-2008
New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation Board, Member, 2003-2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of New Mexico
