Sinclair Hille Architects promotes Chad Kruse to Principal

Sinclair Hille Architects is pleased to announce that Chad Kruse, AIA, has been elected by the Board of Directors as Principal in the firm.
Chad joined SHA in 2014 and became a licensed architect in 2016 and was named Associate Principal in 2021. He has twelve years of experience and a diverse set of design, documentation, and project management skills. Chad is currently on the team for projects with Faith Lutheran in Lincoln, Nebraska, Southeast Community College in Milford, Crete Carrier Corporation in Texas, and the Dormie Network.

Chad is passionate about serving the community with various non-profit organizations including HopeSpoke and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for HopeSpoke and served on the AIA Lincoln Section Board for six years where he was President from 2021-2022. He was also integral in the creation and continued success of the Big B.A.D. (Build and Design) Birdhouse Project with the AIA. The project has created awareness of the important role architects play in our communities. Chad enjoys mentoring young professionals and educating prospective architect through various job shadowing programs.

“I’m extremely proud to be a part of Sinclair Hille and fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing team who has played a crucial role in my professional growth over the past eleven years. Their support and encouragement have meant a lot to me, and I hope to give back more than I've received. Now I'm looking forward to helping strengthen and grow our history of excellent service and design. I’m really excited about what we’ll do next!”

Many congratulations Chad. We look forward to the future of Sinclair Hille Architects under your leadership!