Kristin Dufek
President , EUA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
email kristind@eua.com
phone 414-291-8142
LinkedIn Profile
Kristin Ruethling Dufek, AIA, LEED AP is the President of EUA (Eppstein Uhen Architects). In this role, she holds the day-to-day responsibilities of the firm and is responsible for assuring the strategic, development and relationship objectives of the firm are met. She maintains a strong reputation among EUA employees and clients and is highly respected for her market knowledge, responsiveness and leadership. She has been with EUA for 20 years and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth into a nationally top 50 ranked architectural firm with 250 employees in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Atlanta and Denver.

Board Profile

Kristin is a corporate board officer of Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc and also serves on several community based non-profit boards.

Board Experience

Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. – President, Corporate Board Officer and Director. 2015-Present.

American Heart Association, Heart Hats for Heart Committee, 2017. Go Red for Women Event Chair, 2018.

Milwaukee Women, Inc. Director.  Member Engagement Co-Chair. 2018-Present

Maple Dale-Indian Hill Educational Foundation. Board Vice President. 2011-Present.

Salvation Army, Advisory Board. 2011-2014

Professional Summary

Kristin Ruethling Dufek, AIA, LEED AP is the President of EUA (Eppstein Uhen Architects).  In this role, she holds the day-to-day responsibilities of the firm and is responsible for assuring the strategic, development and relationship objectives of the firm are met.  She maintains a strong reputation among EUA employees and clients and is highly respected for her market knowledge, responsiveness and leadership.  She has been with EUA for 20 years and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth into a nationally top 50 ranked architectural firm with 250 employees in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Atlanta and Denver.  Through her people-first approach, she is a natural influencer, helping others accomplish goals, both professionally and personally, providing perspective, guidance and always a kind word.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin. She is a licensed Architect with over two decades of experience advising and partnering with healthcare organizations in transformative strategic planning, facility programming and master planning.  Kristin was named as one of Milwaukee’s “40 under 40” in 2010 in recognition of her commitment to transforming healthcare environments in the community, was honored in Milwaukee as a Business Journal “Woman of Influence” in 2019 and is active of several boards in the Milwaukee area.

Personal

Kristin has been married for over twenty years to Eric Dufek, also an Architect in the Milwaukee area. They have two young daughters who keep them active in the school and local community. In their available free time, they enjoy exploring in nature, whether it be a local hike in the Kettle Moraine or one of the awe-inspiring National Parks. Kristin maintains a fierce loyalty to her alma mater, Notre Dame, and cheers for the Irish any chance she gets.

Industry

Professional Services

Company Revenue

$50M to $250M

P&L Responsibility

$25-50M

Level of Expertise

CxO/President

Skills

Human ResourcesMarketing & Branding

Board Experience

PrivateNon-for-profitAdvisory

Leadership on Board

DirectorAdvisorCommittee ChairCommittee Member

Committees

ExecutiveFundraising & DevelopmentNominating & Governance