Gensler
J. Kevin Heinly

AIA, LEED AP

Principal, Co‑Regional Managing Principal, Co‑Managing Director

San Diego

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Biography

Kevin is Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler's Southwest region and Co-Managing Director of Gensler San Diego.

Kevin brings more than 30 years of experience and a knack for creative problem-solving, with a rare ability to build business through relationships and market focus. He believes the best projects come from truly understanding a client's business and the community a project serves, not only the site itself. His experience spans Gensler's project types, from commercial office campuses to science facilities to mixed-use and higher education, and across all phases, from concept design through construction and from master planning to core and shell and interiors. Under his leadership, Gensler's San Diego office has grown into the city's largest.

J. Kevin Heinly

I am motivated every day by the opportunity to help teams share a vision, align around our clients' complex challenges, create clarity in the process, and deliver work that strengthens the places where people live, work, and connect.

J. Kevin HeinlyPrincipal, Co‑Regional Managing Principal, Co‑Managing Director

Selected Projects

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Petco Park, Western Metal Supply Co. Building

Strategic upgrades to Petco Park’s historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building elevate retail, hospitality, and rooftop spaces while deepening fan engagement.

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San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 & Roadways

Reimagining the city as a global gateway; San Diego’s new Terminal 1 blends sustainability, culture, and design to reflect the community it serves.

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San Diego State University, Snapdragon Stadium

SDSU’s flexible, LEED-Gold Snapdragon Stadium extends performance beyond game day as a year-round civic anchor for campus, community, and San Diego.

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Southwestern College Student Union

Southwestern College’s new Student Union creates a vibrant center of gravity for campus life, bringing student services and community together to foster access, visibility, and belonging.

In the News

FPO Media Mention

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[FPO] Redefining the workplace is a central theme in Gensler’s latest Design Report

FPO Media Mention

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[FPO] On the Move: Gensler Announces Kevin Heinly as Co-Regional Managing Principal

Qualifications and Recognition

Master of Architecture, University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Lehigh University

Registered Architect: California

USGBC LEED Accredited Professional

Member, AIA

Member, ULI

Member, Downtown San Diego Partnership

Top 500 Executives in San Diego, San Diego Business Journal, 2023

SD 500 The Most Influential People in San Diego, San Business Journal, 2021

Board of Directors, NAIOP San Diego

Advisory Board Member, New School of Architecture and Design

Expertise

Office DevelopersSciencesMixed Use & Retail CentersEducation