J. Kevin Heinly, AIA, LEED AP

Kevin is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Southwest region as well as Co-Managing Director of Gensler San Diego. Kevin brings over 30 years of experience and a knack for creative problem-solving, with a unique ability to build business through relationships and market focus. Kevin’s expertise spans a variety of project types — from commercial office campuses, to science facilities, to mixed-use and higher education — and he’s skilled across project phases, from planning, to core and shell, to interiors, all while building high-performing teams.

He has been a pivotal force for client development, project leadership, and strategic vision and under his leadership, Gensler’s San Diego office has grown into the city’s largest and most impactful firm. He has worked with industry-leading clients spanning from private companies, to public REITs, to colleges and universities, and government entities.

Kevin is a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors. In addition to being an active member of organizations like the Urban Land Institute and the Downtown San Diego Partnership, Kevin serves on the Board of Directors for the NAIOP San Diego Chapter and is an Advisory Board Member to the NewSchool of Architecture and Design. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Lehigh University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland.