KAI Enterprises is pleased to announce the hiring of Aaron Keistler, AIA, NCARB, as director of architecture in its St. Louis, Mo. office. 

As director of architecture, Keistler will manage staffing of the architectural and interior design team as well as lead the department’s vision, project guidance and standards. He will also pursue new projects with the team’s project managers and principals.

“KAI is delighted to have Aaron join our architecture and engineering business. I had the opportunity to previously work with Aaron and know what an asset he is to our design teams, our organization and our clients,” said KAI Managing Partner Brad Simmons, FAIA. “Aaron brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm that positively touches everyone. While still considered young in our industry, Aaron has the knowledge and maturity of someone with far more experience. His commitment to design excellence and knowledge of industry-leading technology are the differentiators. We are keen to see Aaron’s impact with our architecture studio.”

Keistler has eight years of industry experience, including four years as an architect/associate at FGM Architects in O’Fallon, Illinois; two years as an architect at Jacobs Engineering in St. Louis and two years as an architect at V Three Studios in Maplewood, Missouri.

He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Young Architect’s Forum St. Louis (YAFSTL). He earned a bachelor of science in Architectural Studies and a master of architecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also a registered architect with the State of Illinois and is registered through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification (NCARB).