LRS Architects, a firm that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, is pleased to welcome Lauren Evans as a Business Development Specialist in the firm’s Bend office.
“We are very excited to have Lauren join our Bend team!” said Business Development and Marketing Director Jewel Kayfes, who oversees the firm’s marketing and business development efforts. “Lauren’s experience will assist us in increasing our firm’s profile throughout Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.”
Evans brings to LRS nearly a decade of marketing and strategic communication for real estate and economic development organizations. She is adept at working with cross-functional teams, managing comprehensive marketing campaigns, and leveraging analytics to drive strategy. She has received Content Marketing and Digital Communications certifications from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and excels at enhancing brand identity and community engagement.
As a crucial member of LRS’ Business Development and Marketing Team, Evans facilitates new and continued business opportunities, market research, and local and regional strategies that drive growth.
Evans graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Idaho. In her spare time, she serves as a board member for Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE), a nonprofit that fosters K-12 students’ mental health through artistic endeavors.
“I look forward to bringing greater attention to the many projects LRS continues to develop as a leader in sustainable architecture,” said Evans. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this talented team and contribute to the firm’s diverse public outreach efforts.”
About LRS Architects
LRS Architects is a majority woman-owned architecture and interior design firm with offices in Portland and Bend, Oregon. Founded in 1976, the award-winning practice is driven by a passion for good design that goes beyond aesthetics to create vibrant communities and spaces that support the well-being of those who inhabit them. With 100+ design professionals, the firm is committed to partnering collaboratively with clients to positively shape the human experience through the physical environment. The diversity of the firm’s project experience provides a broad perspective and proven expertise in design, problem solving, documentation, and project delivery methods. The firm’s work, while centered in the Pacific Northwest, is found throughout the United States in over 30 states and internationally. Recognized with dozens of awards, the practice’s work has been featured in hundreds of publications, including ARCHITECT, Fast Company, ENR, Archello, and Office Snapshots, among many others. LRS holds national certification as a women-owned business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and is a participant in the International Living Future Institute’s Just Label program. The firm has been named an Oregonian Top Workplace Award Winner annually since 2016. lrsarchitects.com