Chad Kruse

Chad Kruse, AIA is President and CEO of Sinclair Hille Architects and has been with the firm since 2014. Licensed in 2016, Chad leverages more than ten years of experience to lead projects for key clients like Crete Carrier Corporation, Southeast Community College, and Dormie Network. He blends technical expertise with a focus on the people behind every project. For Chad, architecture is a tool for community building. This passion for service extends beyond the studio through his role on the Lincoln Children’s Museum Board of Directors and his past board service for HopeSpoke and AIA Nebraska-Lincoln. Whether he is navigating clients through complex projects or mentoring the next generation of architects at the University of Nebraska, Chad remains dedicated to bringing out the best in the spaces and the communities we inhabit.

What is one thing you can’t live without?

My tablet. It allows me to take notes or sketch whether I’m at my desk, in a client meeting, or on a job site. Having a single, centralized home for all my notes ensures I stay organized and can access important project information the moment it’s needed.

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be?

Speed reading. Architecture is a profession of continual learning as we contend with evolving codes, materials, and technologies. Rapidly absorbing these vast amounts of information would allow me to focus my time where it matters most: the design.

One word that describes your approach to design.

Relentless. The process of architectural design requires a constant commitment to solving increasingly complex problems. I bring a persistent focus to every phase, ensuring the intent and integrity of the design are carried through, from the initial concept to the very last detail.