34 years
of INNOVATION

key personnel

James R. Kirkpatrick, FAIA

Principal Architect

• Professionally Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Mississippi
• Master of Architecture degree with emphasis in building design, from Texas A&M University in 1976
• Bachelor of Architecture degree from Texas A&M University in 1969

Jim has spent the last 30 years building an architectural practice based on the principals of innovative design, value and owner satisfaction. As lead architect and CEO, he oversees all day to day operations including project design, design development, project management and business development.

Jim makes it a point to be very accessible to every customer and to work closely with them to bring the project in on time and within budget.

He firmly believes in giving back to the community and has been deeply involved with many local projects and civic organizations.

David M. Robinson, AIA, LEED AP

Associate

• Architect
• Professionally Licensed in the state of Texas
• Master of Architecture degree from Texas A&M University in 1997
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Southwestern University
• LEED Accredited Professional

With more than 15 years of architectural and design related experience, David brings a fresh approach to each new project. As one of the LEED APs for the firm, he reviews each project to determine possible sustainability scenarios that the owner may want to consider.

David also uses his knowledge and skills to benefit others on construction missions to impoverished areas of Mexico.

Michael D. Howard

Project Manager

• Manager of Production and Field Operations
• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington

Michael has worked in architecture and construction since 1978. He has led construction administration and construction management for KAS for more than 20 years. His hands-on approach to construction insures that the project is always monitored closely and that issues are handled promptly and professionally. Michael makes regular job-site visits and also oversees the production of Construction Documents.

Tim Deaton

Project Manager

• Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas A&M University
• Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society for Architecture

Tim joined KAS after graduation and is an integral part of the design and production team. He prepares Construction Documents and has worked as management leader on several projects. He also constructs 3-D building models for presentations.

Jose Gonzalez

Technical Staff

• Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico

Jose began his architectural career in 1980 and is a registered architect in Mexico. He joined Jim Kirkpatrick on a project at the Universidad de Celaya in the early 1990's and was asked to join the KAS team at the completion of the project in 1996. Jose is instrumental in the production of Construction Documents and is dedicated to the timely completion of projects.

Stacy Huckabay

Interiors

• American Business College, Lubbock, Texas

Stacy joined KAS in February 2004 and has been influential with projects involving design, specification documents, interior planning, construction documents, and has led construction projects.

Angela Atkins

Interior Design

• Bachelor of Interior Design, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

After completing her education at Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Interior Design and a Minor in Architecture, Angela gained experience at an interior design firm working with some of the largest hotel chains in the country. Since joining Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio, Angela's experience has ranged from private financial institutions, to the renovation of retail space, to working with municipalities. Angela assists with the coordination of the interior space to enhance the aesthetics of everything from private office spaces to common, lobby areas.

Alan Thetford

Technical Staff

• Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas A & M University
• LEED Accredited Professional

Alan is integral in the creation of site plans, floor plans, elevations and perspectives for graphic presentations to clients and owners. He also works to ensure that LEED requirements and specifications are met on projects seeking USGBC certification. Additionally, if an owner is not seeking LEED certification, Alan will find cost-effective sustainable elements where applicable. Alan completed his Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A & M University, and will return to school to complete his Masters Degree in Architecture.