May 28, 2025

DLR Group

Majerus

Kobus

Barnum

Global architecture firm DLR group, which has an office in Seattle, recently appointed three new senior principals, 27 principals, 51 senior associates and 111 associates.

The new senior principals are Don Barnum, Rick Kobus, and Jason Majerus.

Barnum is a sports architect and the firm's global sports leader. He has grown DLR's sports division from a $3 million sector to a $27 millon sector. His impact is evident in major projects such as the $270 million renovation of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and $250 million renovations underway for the University of Missouri's Memorial Stadium.

Kobus joined DLR Group in January as part of the firm's merger with Boston-based healthcare design leader, Tsoi Kobus Design. He was instrumental in establishing Tsoi Kobus Design as one of the country's leading healthcare-focused design firms, with industry leadership in medical planning and design. His team's expertise is enhancing DLR Group's global healthcare and higher education studios.

Majerus leads the firm's mechanical engineering practice. Leading multidisciplinary teams on an array of complex projects, he oversees project development, energy analysis, design engineering specifications, construction administration and commissioning. He has earned national recognition for his expertise, particularly in energy-efficient building design.

May 21, 2025

CannonDesign

Dekker

Brandon Dekker has been named executive director of CannonDesign's west region.

In this firm-wide leadership role, Dekker will focus on advancing strategic growth and design impact, both across the firm and with a specific emphasis on the west region. He will support the continued success of design teams in the firm's Seattle office, as well as offices in Portland, Irvine, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Dekker previously served as office practice leader for the Irvine and San Diego offices. In 2024, under his leadership, CannonDesign was named the #1 Best Place to Work in both San Diego and Orange County by their respective Business Journals.

Recent and ongoing west region projects include the Resnick Sustainability Center at Caltech, Hollywood Burbank Replacement Passenger Terminal, SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library, UW Medicine's Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, Hillsboro Hops Stadium, and the long-range master plan for Riverside Health System.