Benjamin H. Gardner III

Chief Executive Officer and working principal of the D/P/S commercial group, Benjamin is dedicated to improving the built environment using skills acquired from combined backgrounds in architecture, construction, and construction management. Benjamin has been with Dekker/Perich/Sabatini since 2001, and has led multiple project teams through all phases of planning, design, and construction administration. His years with D/P/S have given him a breadth of project experience that informs his unique understanding of the issues faced by developers, educators, and the communities in which the firm does business.

Benjamin also has a long history of developing his family-owned properties, including hotels and a Montessori preschool and elementary academy that serves over 200 students, which he co-founded with his wife. His background provides him with a clear understanding of commercial real estate development, including mixed-use, retail, and civic properties.

Benjamin is an active member of several professional associations and serves on the Board of Explora’s Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque, as well as the Board’s Executive Committee. Benjamin is active in community outreach efforts and business development for D/P/S.