Veteran business developer to manage client relationships in the western U.S.
LOS ANGELES — Jessie Robertson, a 20-year architecture industry veteran, has joined international architecture, planning, and design firm RTKL as a principal in the Los Angeles office. In her new position, she is responsible for healthcare business development in the western United States.
“The western region of the US and specifically California is a very important market to RTKL, and it requires an in-depth understanding of the unique issues that drive healthcare planning and design in this important region,” emphasized Brad Barker, AIA, RTKL executive vice president and managing director of the firm’s Health + Science Practice Group. “Jessie has extensive healthcare experience and is known for her in-depth market analysis and business growth strategy capabilities. We are pleased to welcome her to the RTKL team.”
Robertson joins RTKL from HGA Architects and Engineers where she worked closely with the higher education and healthcare industries. Prior to that, she worked in business development for HOK.
A founding board member of the Lean Construction Institute’s Los Angeles chapter, she is also the 2011 president-elect of the Southern California Development Forum. Her involvement in professional associations also includes the Hospital Association of Southern California, Los Angeles Headquarters Association, and California Hospital Association.
About RTKL
RTKL is a worldwide architecture, engineering, planning and creative services organization. Part of the ARCADIS global network since 2007, RTKL specializes in providing its multi-disciplinary services across the full development cycle to create places of distinction and designs of lasting value. RTKL works with commercial, healthcare, public clients on projects around the globe. Visit us at www.RTKL.com.
About ARCADIS
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 15,000 employees and EUR 1.8 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. Visit us at www.arcadis.com.
