Rich Smith

Rich Smith is a highly experienced architectural professional with a career spanning over three decades in leadership roles within prominent firms. Currently serving as Principal and Sr. VP - Practice Leader for Life Sciences & Technology at HKS, Inc. since May 2021, Rich has previously held principal positions at HGA Architects and Engineers, HDR, and Loebl Schlossman & Hackl, as well as a vice presidency at HOK. Rich's foundational experience began at Perkins+Will, where a principal role was held for 15 years, alongside earlier work as PArch Coordinator/Marketing at HLM Architects. Rich Smith earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Business from Iowa State University.