Chris Jann

Kahler Slater recently announced the addition of Chris Jann as national business development director supporting the higher education market. In his role, Jann will develop client relationships, guide strategic pursuits, and continually advance Kahler Slater’s growth within the higher education marketplace. Jann will work closely to align college and university needs with Kahler Slater’s expertise to provide the greatest value to campuses around the country.

As an accomplished and proven leader in the industry, Jann’s 25 years of national experience serving higher education results in a deep understanding of the design and funding processes. He brings both rigor and passion for higher education business development and is known for building meaningful and lasting partnerships, having worked with hundreds of campuses throughout his career. Jann will significantly impact Kahler Slater’s continued growth by combining his experience with the firm’s deep portfolio of higher education design.

Prior to joining Kahler Slater, Jann served as Business Development Manager for HED in their Chicago office, and held leadership roles with Ellerbe Becket and AECOM. Jann also founded a market research and business development consulting firm, the Jann Group, LLC, which served several major design firms across the country to support their marketing and business development efforts.