Marc Arnold

Marc Arnold is a seasoned professional in the architecture and business management fields who currently serves as the President and Co-Founder of Studio-Desk, a company he established in 2016.12 Studio-Desk is an innovative venture that provides an on-demand, flexible workforce to support architecture firms.1

Background and Education

Marc Arnold earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University in 1984.1 Later, recognizing his passion for business leadership and operations, he pursued an MBA at the Advanced Management Institute of Architecture and Engineering in San Francisco, completing it in 1999.1

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Marc has held several notable positions:

• President and Co-Founder at Studio-Desk (2016 - Present): Co-founded the company with two Stanford School of Business graduates.1
• Operations Director, Senior Vice-President at HOK (2013 - 2016): Responsible for daily operations across the San Francisco Regional Business Unit.1
• Director of Operations, Principal at Perkins + Will (2006 - 2013).1
• Director of Office Operations, Associate Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) (2003 - 2006).1

Expertise and Achievements

Marc Arnold is well-known in the industry as a leader in management best practices.1 His expertise spans project management, operations, and business leadership in architecture firms. Some of his notable achievements include:

• Managing the $230 million Port of Calexico West, Land Port of Entry project, which received the 2013 Progressive Architecture Award.1
• Serving on the Board of Directors of the Association of AE Business Leaders (AEBL) from 2016-2018.1
• Maintaining membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA).1

Marc Arnold's diverse experience in architecture, project management, and business operations has shaped his career and led to his current role as a co-founder of an innovative company in the architecture industry.