Brad Kiehl, AIA, ALEP, LE Fellow, LEED AP

With more than three decades dedicated to shaping educational environments across the country, Brad Kiehl brings a rare blend of architectural expertise, district-level leadership, and operational excellence to his role as Vice President of Operations at Kay-Twelve. His career has been defined by one driving purpose: to create learning spaces that elevate student success, empower educators, and strengthen communities.

Brad has a diverse professional journey, spanning architecture, planning, facilities management, construction leadership, and district administration (owners' representation), which gives him a 360-degree understanding of what it takes to design, coordinate, and deliver high-performing learning environments. He has led and guided over 20 major district-wide improvement and capital programs, contributing to more than 110 individual school projects across the country, including multi-million- and billion-dollar capital programs. He has also supported school districts nationwide in aligning their vision, operations, and long-term facility planning.

Across every role, Brad has been recognized for his collaborative leadership style, commitment to transparency, and relentless pursuit of what is best for students. Colleagues and district partners consistently describe him as knowledgeable, empathetic, organized, and deeply mission-driven. As one superintendent noted, Brad “brings a student-first, community- oriented approach to every aspect of his work,” ensuring that facilities are both innovative and grounded in the real needs of learners and educators. Others highlight his ability to balance vision with practicality, “looking decades ahead while never losing focus on what the district needs today.”

Brad is widely known for fostering trust, uniting diverse stakeholders, and guiding teams with clarity and integrity. His leadership has helped communities pass major bond initiatives, secure state funding, and move boldly toward future-ready learning environments. Whether presenting to school boards, facilitating community engagement, or coordinating complex operations, Brad listens first, leads collaboratively, and always keeps students at the center.