Whitaker

Jim Whitaker is a partner in HKS, Inc., a global design firm based in Dallas, Texas, where he leads the government practice and all things alternative project delivery. Jim was elected a Fellow of both the American Institute of Architects ("AIA") and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA"), and is a nationally recognized speaker, published author, and industry influencer. He is the former chairman of the Board of Directors and first chancellor of the College of Fellows, both at DBIA, and he is a current board member of the Construction Industry Round Table ("CIRT"). Jim is passionate about high-performance teams and better results in the AEC space.
 
Licensed in multiple states, Jim received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee, and he is a former U.S. Army officer.
 
Jim is married to Michelle, and they live in Charlotte, North Carolina.