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10 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / December 2021 Contributors Kevin Criss is a Boulder-based writer with 25 years of experience in marketing, advertising and public relations. Since 2000, his business Casa Criss has provided creative services, marketing and PR for a host of regional and national brands. kevin@casacriss.com Sean O’Keefe explores the built environment stories one project at a time. He also provides integrated writing services to architects, engineers and contractors. sean@sokpr.com Cover photo courtesy Frank Ooms Cody Roberdeau, elements Cody brings big-picture vision and exceptional technical knowledge to his role. Cody has established a reputation for being at the forefront of manufactured construction trends, helping our clients create adaptable spaces that flex with their needs. He is passionate about helping clients realize efficiencies in the construction process and create more dynamic workplaces by leveraging technology and sustainable construction. Cody is actively involved in Accelerent, industry events and continuing education. croberdeau@workplaceelements.com Jim Tolstrup, High Plains Environmental Center High Plains Environmental Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The environmental nonprofit is focused on open space management, wetland restoration, native plant propagation, and environmental education and outreach. To celebrate this milestone, Jimpublished a book, “SUBURBITAT,” providing detailed strategies for how city planners and developers canmanage native landscapes within their communities to conserve water. The book aims to educate leaders across the industry about how its successful strategies can be replicated in any region across the nation. jim@suburbitat.org Eric Holt, elements Eric serves as a strategic resource for our clients and alliance partners, helping create flexible, highly productive work environments that will attract and retain top talent. Eric is an avid golfer and member of the International Interior Design Association Colorado Chapter. He combines these two pursuits in a yearly golf tournament he has helped organize in the past with IIDA to benefit Water for People. eholt@workplaceelements.com Kirsten Walsh, Anderson Mason Dale Architects KirstenWalsh, a marketing and project coordinator, has 15 years’ experience working with artists and designers of all stripes, developing public exhibitions, interactive installations and a podcast series focused on audience engagement and the artistic process. Her work is driven by three core ideals: Process is research, context creates access and collaboration is crucial. Kirsten has developedmultiple art collections for the firm’s public clients, including the design and publication of collectionmonographs. kwalsh@amdarchitects.com