Keith Sharp, AIA

President, Principal Architect, ksharp@jksae.com

Keith gained valuable knowledge and experience as a foreman at his father’s construction company. His love of building and design led him to a degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky. In 1983 Keith founded JKS Architects later adding Civil Engineering to become JKS Architects and Engineers. As Principal, Keith oversees the business functions of the firm as well as takes an active role in every project. His experience includes corporate, commercial, industrial, government and academic sectors. Keith is dedicated to providing value through services and developing long term client relationships.

Registrations : Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Arizona, Tennessee, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Kansas

Stefanie Sharp, CID, IIDA

Interior Designer, ssharp@jksae.com

Stefanie has been interested in Interior Design since the age of five and followed her passion by obtaining a degree from the University of Kentucky. After graduation Stefanie moved to Washington DC and gained extensive experience in Hospitality Design working with major Development companies in the metro area.

In 2006 she joined JKS focusing on design for education, correctional, judicial, civic, and commercial projects. Stefanie works closely with the architects and project managers giving interior spaces the same level of detail as the exterior. Her responsibilities include interior space planning, furniture selection and specification, budgeting, lighting design, interior finish selections, and total project management. Stefanie enjoys custom furniture design and applying color theory to public spaces. Stefanie works to establish a relationship with each client which leads to a better understanding of their design desires.

Registrations: Kentucky, Tennessee

Andrew Owens, AIA

Principal Architect, aowens@jksae.com

Andrew brings more than 15 years of architectural experience rooted in a belief that good design should strengthen the communities it serves. His work includes a broad range of educational, civic, and public projects, each guided by a commitment to collaboration and clear communication. As a Principal Architect at JKS, Andrew works closely with clients, stakeholders, and design teams to create spaces that are both functional and enduring. He values the relationships built throughout the design process and takes pride in helping communities realize projects that reflect their goals, identity, and future vision.

He is registered in Kentucky.

Architectural Staff

Brian Wade
Project Manager, bwade@jksae.com

Lade Akinyemiju
Architectural Graduate, oakinyemiju@jksae.com

Payton Martin
Architectural Technician, pmartin@jksae.com

Grasen Akridge
Architectural Technician, gakridge@jksae.com

Kate Gray
Interior Designer, kgray@jksae.com

Olivia Reynolds
Architectural Technician, oreynolds@jksae.com

Administrative Staff

Jackie Wills
Executive Assistant, jwillis@jksae.com