BNIM
Maria Maffry has over 30 years of work experience in various roles related to business development and client management. Maria started their career at BNIM in 1991 as a Client Development Coordinator and gradually moved up to become a Principal and Chief Business Development Officer. During their time at BNIM, Maria held positions such as Client Development Manager and Vice President of Client Development. In 2006, they became the Vice President of Business Development before taking on their current role in 2014.
In addition to their work at BNIM, Maria has also served as an Advisory Board Member for Enterprise Bank & Trust since 2020. Maria is actively involved in the community, serving as a WLI Fearless Series Event Moderator for ULI Kansas City and as the Awareness Committee Chair for KC Global Design. Since 2017, Maria has also been a member of the Advancement Board and Vice Chair of the Marketing Committee at KU Endowment.
Maria Maffry attended Washington University in St. Louis from 1986 to 1990. However, no specific degree or field of study was mentioned during their time at the university.
BNIM
BNIM is the 2011 AIA National Firm Award Winner. The firm focuses on multidisciplinary architecture and commitment to its local and regional communities, while maintaining a national presence as an innovator of design methodologies, sustainability and new technologies. BNIM's mission is to improve the quality of life for the owner, user and surrounding community through a balance of social, economic and environmental concerns. As pioneers in the sustainable movement, BNIM and its associates have become known as thought leaders in the industry and beyond. BNIM's passion for sustainability has emerged on the national scene over the past two decades through early involvement in the U.S. Green Building Council and other national committees and demonstration projects. BNIM's projects have won numerous design awards from the AIA and other respected organizations. Included among them are national AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects Awards and recognition from the General Services Administration, the American Planning Association, and the International Interior Design Association, to name a few.