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August 9, 2023

Salas O'Brien

Derse

Kraakmo

Architecture and engineering services firm Salas O'Brien's Seattle office is observing its 40-year anniversary at the end of Sept. 2023 and a transition in leadership.

On Aug. 1 Arnold Kraakmo, NCARB, AIA, CDT, stood down as managing principal of the Seattle office, a position he had held since 2012.

As Kraakmo is freed from managing principal responsibilities, he plans to return to doing the work he loved as an architect, managing projects, mentoring younger staff, and collaborating with consultants and contractors.

On Aug. 1, Karoline Derse, NCARB, took over as managing principal. Derse came to Salas O'Brien (then known as KDW Architects) in 2004 as an architectural intern and over time advanced into leadership roles, increasing her expertise in telecommunications facility design, tech lab, office interiors, and retail. Ms. Derse plans to build on the solid foundations of the past 40 years, promoting the firm's work to new clients while striving for improved ways to deliver services.




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