KFA Architecture
Chad Yussman, MBA, CPSM, serves as the Senior Marketing Director at KFA Architecture since July 2014, previously holding the position of Marketing Director. In addition, Chad is a Board Member and serves as Communications Director and Social Media Chairperson for the Association for Women in Architecture + Design since October 2019. Chad's prior experience includes roles such as Marketing & New Business Manager at Consensus Inc., Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Showreel International (now Shot Glass Films), Director of Marketing & Communications at Tectrans, Inc. (now Keolis Transit America), and Vice President of Marketing at Showreel International. Early career highlights include serving as International Marketing Coordinator and Consultant at Landrum & Brown and a Graduate Assistantship at Loyola Marymount University's Center for Executive Learning. Chad holds an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University and a BSBA in International Business from Washington University in St. Louis.
KFA Architecture
KFA reshapes Los Angeles by designing great places where people flourish. The firm has been recognized for its architectural design and master planning services for projects throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with a focus on urban revitalization and sustainability. KFA was also an early pioneer of adaptive reuse projects, including more than 40 historic buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. A community and industry leader, KFA is an active member of AIA-LA and numerous other nonprofits. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Adaptive Reuse • Affordable Housing • Mixed Use Housing • Market-Rate / Multi-Family Housing • Campus Master Plans • Hospitality / Commercial • Creative Office • Libraries • Education • Recreation • Community & Youth Centers AWARDS The firm has received numerous awards and recognition for its diverse, forward-thinking architecture. Since 2007, KFA has won 50+ design awards from AIA design committees and business and civic organizations. In 2004, the firm won a special City-Rebuilder Award from the AIA LA for its adaptive reuse work. KFA was honored with the prestigious AIA California Council Firm Award in 2016. PROJECTS COMPLETED 300 Housing Projects • 18,000 Residential Units • 1,282 Hotel Rooms • 6,000 Affordable Housing Units • 1,000 Units on LA’s Skid Row • 5,000 Adaptive Reuse Units • 18 School Projects • 12 Recreation Projects • 11 Libraries • 4 Fire Stations • 11 Project Buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places AWARDS The firm has received numerous awards and recognition for its diverse, forward-thinking architecture. Since 2007, KFA has won 50+ design awards from AIA design committees and business and civic organizations. In 2004, the firm won a special City-Rebuilder Award from the AIA|LA for its adaptive reuse work. KFA was honored with the prestigious AIA California Council Firm Award in 2016.