Seven Generations appoints Karl Kowalske as new president

by sadia_badhon | September 22, 2020 6:05 am

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Karl Kowalske, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, EDAC, NCARB, has been named the new president of Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering[2] (7GAE).

“I am honored to join Seven Generations A+E at this critical juncture in the firm’s exciting story,” said Kowalske. “The firm continues to enhance its expertise, add personnel, and expand its geographic footprint, and I am looking forward to furthering our extension throughout Indian Country, federal contracting, and the important work we are doing here in Kalamazoo and the area.”

Kowalske joins 7GAE following a six-year career with Progressive AE[3]. At 7GAE, Kowalske will be responsible for the firm’s overall operations. He will drive 7GAE’s upward trajectory in terms of new business, client services, and team development, the firm said.

“We are built on the tribal belief that today’s generation is responsible for the prosperity of generations to come, and we take that very seriously,” said Jeremy Berg, outgoing president of 7GAE. “I know the firm is in good hands under Karl’s guidance.”

With the appointment of Kowalske to president, Berg will fully transition to head of professional services within the Mno-Bmadsen Family of Companies[4], a job he has been executing while simultaneously overseeing 7GAE for the last two years. Mno-Bmadsen is the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians that created 7GAE in 2012. The Professional Services Group comprises Mno-Bmadsen’s portfolio of architecture, engineering, and design businesses.

Prior to joining Progressive AE, Kowalske spent more than eight years with Diekema Hamann Architecture, most recently as a principal. He was also an intern architect for more than five years with Architects Incorporated. Kowalske earned his Master of Business Administration, with honors, from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (2020); his Master of Architecture, with distinction, from the University of Michigan (2004); and his Bachelor of Science in architecture from the University of Michigan (2002).

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