Leona Ketterl

Leona Ketterl is a seasoned architect and design leader with extensive experience in the architecture and education sectors. Currently serving as Principal at PBK since February 2023, Ketterl previously held the position of Principal Architect at Rainforth Grau Architects. Ketterl has also contributed as Senior Architect in the CM division of STV, where responsibilities included client development and managing architectural design for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Additional roles include ownership of The Built Environment, Project Director at BLDD Architects, and Director of Design at the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Ketterl's educational qualifications include a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a BS in Design from Buffalo State University, along with accreditation as a Recognized Educational Facility Planner. Ketterl's professional credentials include AIA, ALEP, and LEED AP BD+C certifications.