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Christopher Kidd and Associates, LLC
Meet the Team
Christopher D. Kidd
AIA, ALA, RIBA
President
Chris began the firm in August of 1995 with a partner and since that time the firm has expanded in expertise and depth of staff. Chris is licensed in 45 States and oversees the daily operations of CKA and is responsible for marketing, financial, and project management. Chris works directly with our clients and is dedicated to the profession of Architecture and the Community.
Nicki C. Shady
MBA
Director of Operations
Menomonee Falls
Nicki came to CKA in 2017 after almost three years working as a consultant for the firm. With over 25 years of practical business experience, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Thea Watters
AIA, ALA, LEED AP+
Director of Architecture Milwaukee
Thea joined CKA in 2005 and during that time has formed many lasting relationships with her clients. She works closely with Milwaukee Public Schools, as well as with numerous commercial and medical facility developers around the country. Creative space planning for adaptive reuse is of particular interest to her. She is a Licensed Architect in eight states, including Wisconsin.
Elizabeth (Liz) Hagman
AIA, ALA, LEED AP+
Director of Architecture Menomonee Falls
Liz provides CKA clients over 15 years of architectural expertise. Her design focus is on outpatient dialysis clinics, medical office buildings, retail, and other commercial projects. She has been an integral part of the design, construction documentation, and project management team for hundreds of Fresenius Medical Care clinics.
Steven (Steve) Hagman
Director of Engineering Menomonee Falls
James (Jim) Altenburg
Senior Plumbing Designer
Plumbing Department Manager
Menomonee Falls
Octavio Rodriguez-Aguirre
Senior Project Manager
Menomonee Falls
Octavio, came to CKA in 2012 and since that time has completed numerous exciting projects, Fresenius Medical Care’s Richmond South Shell being one of his favorites. He enjoys working with his clients to come up with a creative solution to a design challenge.
Brandon Rozga
AIA, ALA, NCARB
Senior Project Manager Menomonee Falls
Brandon joined the CKA in 2007 and has designed and managed the creation of hundreds of dialysis clinics, medical office buildings, and other commercial projects throughout the country. Brandon is a Licensed Architect in twelve states including Wisconsin.
Michael (Mike) Hahlbeck
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Department Manager
Menomonee Falls
Matthew (Matt) Luck
Senior Project Manager
Milwaukee
Matt has been with CKA since 2011 and has more than 20 years of experience in the architecture industry. He specializes in the design, detailing, and construction administration of shell construction. His architectural knowledge spans a variety of genres, including medical, retail, business offices and educational facilities, consisting of both renovations and ground up construction.
Jessica Lake
Daniel (Dan) Friedrich
Senior Plumbing Designer Menomonee Falls
Dan joined CKA in 2018 and enjoys designing diverse projects along with the team. Dan's favorite to project to work on was FKC St. Luke’s Cornwall, because it was his first here at CKA.
Alise Y. Dawkins
Office Manager
Menomonee Falls
Alise joined CKA in 2005 and has been an instrumental part of the team since then. She enjoys assisting in designing and creating marketing materials.
Chara L. De Smith
Design Associate
Milwaukee
Chara came to CKA in the fall of 2017 after working in the real estate industry. She enjoys getting to know her clients, so they can tackle their design challenges together. Working on the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s lobby renovation is a favorite of Chara’s. She also works on a variety of educational and medical facilities.
Miguel Soto
Senior Design Associate Menomonee Falls
Joshua (Josh) Steinberg
Senior Project Manager Menomonee Falls
Josh joined CKA in 2007 and has since enjoys taking a client’s vision and drafting it into something that will eventually come to life. Josh has played a key role in the design and construction administration of hundreds of commercial and medical facilities across the country. One of his favorite projects is Fresenius Kidney Care’s Aurora Shell.
Jason (Jay) Rehm
Project Manager
Milwaukee
Jason has been part of the CKA team since 2015 and focuses mainly on ground-up construction and renovations of medical facilities throughout the United States. He also works closely with Milwaukee Public Schools and local municipalities on various civic projects. His first two story building for American Renal Associates, Middletown Shell remains one of his favorite projects.
Ryan Garven
Engineering Technician
Menomonee Falls
Brandon Goetsch
Engineering Technician Menomonee Falls
Chad Tracy
Junior Design Associate Menomonee Falls
Rick Landry
Andrew Johnson
PE
Mechanical Engineer Menomonee Falls
Aaron Phillips
Senior Project Manager
Milwaukee
Jason T. Pyne
Senior Project Manager Menomonee Falls
With over 20 years of architectural experience at CKA, Jason has become an expert in the design and construction of commercial architecture including medical and retail offices, dialysis centers and car dealerships. Although he enjoys problem solving and connecting with his clients, his real passion comes from rolling up his sleeves and spending hours at the drafting table.
Elizabeth (Beth) Kwiatkowski
Accounts Receivable Assistant Menomonee Falls
Beth joined the Accounting Department at CKA in 2015 and was instrumental in the conversion to a sophisticated new accounting and project management platform. She is responsible for overseeing all project data, including invoicing. Beth’s customer service focus has allowed her to build valued and trusted relationships with our clients.
Mark Hawkinson
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Department Manager
Menomonee Falls
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Karen Kelley
Administrative Assistant
Fort Collins
Dale Damrow
Senior Plumbing Designer
Sheboygan
Beth Eaton
Accounts Payable Specialist
Menomonee Falls
Benjamin (Ben) Shoemaker IT Administrator/Building Systems
Menomonee Falls
Connor Shady
Business Management Intern
Menomonee Falls
Allison Eller
Marketing Coordinator
Milwaukee
Sarah Less
Director of Architecture
Fort Collins
Zachariah (Zach) Hanson
Senior Project Manager
Fort Collins
Julia Pipia
Architectural Intern
Menomonee Falls
Hytham Jaraba
Junior Design Associate
Milwaukee
Elijah Custer
Project Manager
Fort Collins