James Hill, AIA | Partner

Forward Thinker. Detailed.  Collaborative.

Partner James serves as the President of KMB architects. He leads the firm with a community-focused approach and seeks opportunities to give back to the local community in meaningful ways. James is primarily focused on public education, including Pre K-12 and higher education projects, and emphasizes supporting rural school districts and regions. As a lifelong resident of Chehalis, he understands the impact a strong learning environment makes in every community, especially smaller ones. His personal experience and professional expertise combine to balance every project with heart, sincerity, and evidence-informed solutions.

As the partner-in-charge of design, James instills a philosophy of making clients’ lives easier through outstanding design. He is humble in his approach to design discussions where he invites an open dialogue as opposed to imposing his own ideas. James places high priority on fostering a positive work environment and actively works to ensure advocacy, mentorship, and collaboration continue to stay at the center of the firm’s culture. He believes in the power of direct conversations to generate the best ideas from the team and encourages every team member to lean into their unique talents and skills as they pursue their goals.