Marc Arnold

Marc Arnold, an accomplished architect with a degree in Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University, has spent years shining as a leader in the management and operations of several well-known firms. Arnold is currently the President and Co-Founder of Studio-Desk, a startup providing innovative and modern workspace solutions for creatives, leveraging his key strengths in leadership, management, and operations.

In 1999, Arnold earned his MBA from the Advanced Management Institute of Architecture and Engineering in San Francisco, furthering his passion for the business and operations side of the industry. Throughout his career, Arnold has been known for his expertise in project management and operations in architecture firms, serving as a principal in charge, senior project manager, and occupying several vital leadership roles.

Arnold's outstanding project management skills are particularly notable in his work on the $230 million, 250,000 sq. ft., Port of Calexico West, Land Port of Entry in Calexico, California, which earned the prestigious 2013 Progressive Architecture Award.

Arnold's career has included significant roles with renowned AEC firms such as HOK, Perkins + Will, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), and Form4 Architecture, with his achievements leading to him being a member of the AIA and serving time on the Board of Directors of the Association of AE Business Leaders (AEBL), a regional leadership organization that supports business best practices in the natural and built environments.