Building A Multi-Generational Firm with Kevin Newman, CEO and Chairman of Newman Garrison + Partners

<p>Kevin Newman is the CEO and Chairman of Newman Garrison + Partners. He is an innovative leader in family and mixed-use housing, mid and high-rise residential, resort, and urban redevelop­ment. Recently, Kevin's firm has stepped into the hospitality and retail space to aid design while reinforcing their commitment to creativity, sustainability, and incorporating an area's geography.</p> <p>After more than 35 years in the architectural field, Newman Garrison + Partners has received countless awards for their diverse international portfolio. They have been a recipient of multiple accords, including several Gold Nugget Awards. Kevin is a Member of the National Association for Home Builders and has spoken at several conferences.</p> <h3>In this episode…</h3> <p>What inspired you to choose your career? Maybe you had a parent that worked in a similar field? Or maybe you’ve always been good at drawing so you became an artist? Kevin Newman, CEO and Chairman at Newman Garrison + Partners, knew from a young age that his love for sketching and helping his father modify architectural plans on the weekend was leading him to his calling: to become an architect.</p> <p>Kevin's architectural design approach lies in the clear and concise communication he has with his clients and his focus on diversifying his firm's portfolio. His dedication to creative and sustainable design has allowed them to step into retail, hospitality, and many more urban redevelopment planning sectors. </p> <p>In this week's episode of the <em>Leadership Blueprint Podcast,</em> Zach Waters and Kevin Newman, CEO and Chairman of Newman Garrison + Partners, discuss the importance of having a diverse portfolio, playing to your strengths, and building a generation of entrepreneurial architects. Kevin delves into the importance of demonstrating your thought process, and blending technology with traditional architectural approaches. He also shares his favorite type of client and what your responsibilities look like as a CEO.</p>