Bill Karst FAIA

As CEO of one of the largest architecture firms in the US, generating revenues of $129.5 million in 2006, Bill Karst FAIA (BArch, MArch Clemson University) leads the number one retail design firm in the world (World Architecture, 2003-2007).  His unique entrepreneurial approach has driven Callison's international expansion to markets including China, the Middle East, India, Japan, and Russia.  Callison clients include Nordstrom, Microsoft, Gap, FedEx, Marriott International, Boeing, HP, Intrawest, Nike, Swedish Medical Center, Franciscan Health System, Seibu/SOGO, Aekyung, Ayala Land, Al Futtaim Properties, and General Growth Properties.

His work with peer companies in the AIA Large Firm Roundtable and other national and international associations has helped advance the standards for successful corporate practice in which the architect serves as a strategic advisor to clients worldwide.