KAI announces the hiring of William Allen, AIA, NCARB as Director of Architecture of its Dallas-Fort Worth office.
As the Director of Architecture, Allen provides strategic leadership to the architectural staff in KAI’s Dallas-Fort Worth office, which includes quality control, mentoring, design collaboration and constructability.
“Will plays a vital role in influencing, motivating and challenging the design staff in their professional development,” said KAI President Darren L. James. “He also works with the executive staff to develop project workplans as well as maintain budgets and profitability goals. We welcome his extensive experience and congratulate him on joining our team.”
Prior to KAI, Allen worked as a Project Manager for two years at D2 Architecture in Dallas and as a Program Manager for nearly 15 years at RHA Architects, also in Dallas. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and is a member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE).
Allen resides in Waxahachie, Texas with his wife Mellisa and two children. When not working, he is a soccer referee and mentor for the Waxahachie and Road Oak Soccer Associations. He is also an assistant soccer coach for Storm FC and a Boy Scout Adult Leader.
About KAI Enterprises
KAI Enterprises is a national design and build firm providing delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals, and expertise in both design and construction delivery. Founded in 1980, KAI has grown into one of the largest minority-owned firms in the AEC industry. For 40 years, KAI has been instrumental in transforming communities through its expertise in residential, commercial, K-12, higher education, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mobility, sports and entertainment, government, water and community-focused projects. KAI Enterprises is comprised of four distinct business units—KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services. To learn more about KAI, visit www.kai-db.com.
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