Kyle S. Taft, A.I.A., LEED AP

Education Master of Architecture, University of Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, University of Utah Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, University of Utah

Affiliations Licensed Architect, Utah – 124605-0301, Alabama – 5974, Colorado – 401101 Member American Institute of Architects, Past President, Salt Lake Chapter, A.I.A. LEED Accredited Professional Member Association of College Unions International (ACUI), National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)

Industry Presentations and Involvement NACAS West Conference, Spring 2000, University of Utah “Trends in Multi-Function Campus Facilities” ACUI Region 13 Conference, Fall 2000, University of New Mexico “Master Planning and Pre-Design Services” ACUHO-i National Convention, Fall 2000 Pittsburgh, PA Exhibitor Design Build Institute Of America (DBIA), Winter 2001, Santa Monica, CA “The University of Arizona Memorial Student Union and Bookstore” Utah Education Facilities Design and Construction Seminar, Fall 2001, , Juan Diego High School, Draper, Utah “The School of the Future” NACAS National Convention, Fall 2001, New Orleans, LA “The Idaho State University Rendezvous Center, Classroom / Multi-Function Facility Case Study” ACUHO-i National Convention, Fall 2002, Walt Disney World, FL Exhibitor ACUI Renovation and Construction Conference, Winter 2002, University of Arizona “Lessons in Building Efficiency, Making Every Inch Count” Member on Architects’ Panel regarding experience in renovation and construction ACUI Region 13 Conference, Fall 2002, Utah Valley State College “Big Bangs for Little Bucks” Tour Host at Westminster College, for conference attendees ACUI National Convention, Winter 2003, Chicago, IL “The University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center Design Build Experience: What We Learned” Dedication of University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center, February 2003, Tucson, AZ “Symbolic References of the Architectural Concepts and Design of the SUMC” NACAS National Convention, Fall 2003, Colorado Springs, CO “Sustainable Design as a Framework for Managing Resources in Higher Education” ACUI National Convention, Spring 2004, Washington, DC “Revenue Generation for the Student Union” and “Sustainable Design as a Framework for Managing Resources in Higher Education” ACUI Region 13 Conference, Fall 2004, Durango, CO “Revenue Generation for the Student Union” ACUI National Convention, Spring 2005, Reno, NV “When Bad Things Happen to Good Unions” ACUI Region 13 Conference, Fall 2006, Jackson, WY “Student Union Trends” SCUP Pacific Region Convention, Spring 2008, Vancouver, BC, Canada “Student Union at the Center of a Multi-Purpose Facility and the Center of Campus Life” ACUI National Convention, Spring 2009, New Orleans, LA “Student Union at the Center of a Multi-Purpose Facility and the Center of Campus Life” ACUI National Convention, Spring 2011, Chicago, IL “Planning for Revenue Generation”

Work Experience Principal and Vice President, MHTN Architects, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT Since 1997 Current Co-Director Higher Education Studio, Past Co-Director West Studio, Past Co-Director South Studio, Past Director Studio Z Past Member Board of Directors

Project Focus and Experience Practice Focus on K-12 Educational Facility Planning and Design Jordan High School, Jordan School District, Sandy, UT $32 million budget, Construction Manager Delivery Copper Hills High School, Jordan School District, West Jordan, UT $32 million budget, Construction Manager Delivery Skaggs Catholic Center, Salt Lake Diocese, Catholic Church, Draper , UT, Guardian Angel Pre-School, Saint John the Baptist Elementary School, Juan Diego Catholic High School $40 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Riverton High School, Jordan School District, Riverton, UT $32 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Waterford Fine Arts Academy, Waterford School, Sandy, UT $11 million budget, Negotiated Bid South Valley School (Special Needs School), Jordan School District, West Jordan, UT $8,000,000 Design / bid / Build Heriman Middle School, Jordan School District, Heriman, UT $19 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Blackfoot High School Gymnasium and Performing Arts Addition, Blackfoot, ID $8 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Rexburg High School, Madison School District, Rexburg, ID (Pending) $421 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Re-Design of Columbia Elementary School Study, Jordan School District, West Jordan, UT Various Remodels and Renovations, Jordan School District, UT Practice Focus on Student Union Facilities, Higher Education Centralia College Student Services Building. Centralia, WA $24.4 million New Facility North Carolina State University Talley Student Center, Raleigh, NC $87 million Remodel and Addition Black Hills State University David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union, Spearfish, SD $9.5 million Remodel and Addition University of Georgia Tate Center, Athens, GA $20.5 million Renovation and Addition Weber State University Shepherd Student Union, Ogden, UT $28 million Remodel and Addition Boise State University Student Union Building, Boise, ID $24 million Remodel and Addition University of California, Santa Cruz, Student Union Remodel, Student Center Planning and Design Studies, Santa Cruz, CA University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ $42 million construction budget, National Competition, Design / Build Idaho State University Rendezvous Center: Classroom / Multi-Function Facility, Pocatello, ID $30 million budget, Construction Manager Delivery Minnesota State University Centennial Student Union Remodel and Addition, Mankato, MN $6.5 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Auburn University Student Village, Auburn, AL $33 million budget, Construction Manager Delivery Colorado State University Lory Student Center Master Plan, Colorado Springs, CO North Dakota State University Memorial Union, Remodel and Expansion, Fargo, ND $12 million budget, Design / Bid / Build Weber State University Shepherd Union, Feasibility Study University of Texas at Tyler, University Center Program, Tyler TX Practice Focus on Corporate Clients Gateway Tower West, Zions Securities, Salt Lake City, UT $30 million estimated, Construction Manager Delivery Covey Leadership Center Corporate Campus, Provo, UT $27 million budget, Negotiated Contract Morinda Corporation Headquarters Corporate Campus, Provo, UT $20 million budget, Construction Manager Delivery

Practice Focus on Religious Facilities Kyiv Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kyiv, Ukraine Site, Patron Housing and Temple Facilities (Budget Withheld) Triad Center Evaluation, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City Evaluate converting office towers into educational facilities Twin Falls, Idaho Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Twin Falls, ID Site, Temple, Stake Center, Community Interface (Budget Withheld) Frankfurt Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Frankfurt, Germany Site, Temple, Annex, Six associated Buildings, Remodel and Addition (Budget Withheld) LDS Philanthropies Building, Provo, UT New Facility for Philanthropic Organization (Budget Withheld)

Corporate Responsibilities New Work: Develop new clients Promote market segment relationships and new work Participate in national organizations through exhibiting work and delivering professional seminars Maintain client satisfaction Operations Support architectural and drafting staff in maintaining board directed levels of efficiency and utilization Monitor design and production budgets Negotiate fees and project scope with clients Staff Development Mentor staff in all aspects of architectural practice Develop project teams based on individual talents of staff focused on the needs of the client and project at hand Maintain the quality level of the staff through in house training and quality personnel hiring Promote individuals based on their talents and abilities in supporting the MHTN mission Support staff participation in architectural and industry organizations as participants and presenters Innovation Develop creative and innovative ideas which ensure and promote the success of MHTN Architects Interact with staff, administration, clients, and industry leaders to learn the best practices and make application of these principles at MHTN Architects Maintain an awareness of the latest industry and organization developments in the market focus areas of my responsibility Share and discuss the latest industry understanding with clients and staff Participate as a presenter and member at national market sector organizations

Previous Architectural and Construction Industry Experience FFKR Architects, Salt Lake City, UT Hospitality and Education segment projects Prescott Muir Associates, Salt Lake City, UT Public Works, Retail and Residential segment projects Universal Mobility, Holladay, UT Design and Detail of Monorail systems Titan Steel Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT Steel Detailing and Design Field Construction Company, Salt Lake City, UT Framing and General Construction US Rock Wool Company, Salt Lake City, UT Insulation Sales

Kyle S. Taft A.I.A., LEED AP 4040 Powers Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 (801)-595-6700 Work (801)-641-5605 Cell e-mail: [email protected]