WHO WE ARE

The Donald Krotee Partnership, Inc.

A Professional Practice of Planning & Architecture

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Donald Krotee Partnership, Inc. (DKP) has provided professional A/E services continuously since 1974 (45+ years). Since 1979, our firm has specialized in the design and rehabilitation of public work for commercial, municipal, and educational facilities. In 1984, our company registered ownership as a S type California corporation. We have 10 employees, over half of which are women, and we are as diverse as the communities we serve.

For 45 years we have completed on-time and within budget, rehabilitation work on more than 2,500 buildings, as well as over 300 municipal, commercial and educational projects, whose cost of construction is in excess of $1 Billion. More than 50 buildings are members of the National Register of Historic Places. Like any firm, we succeed in design with problem seeking problem solving approaches to managing complexity. Our success is better ensured by applying our developed expertise. We look forward to serving your clients’ needs with capabilities that are essentially unlimited.

since 1974

Core values

Investment

Once within the design process, DKP becomes a vested partner with a college or school district. With over 45 years of combined experience creating Architecture, we are active partners who will do everything we can for our clients and have not forgotten how to get our hands dirty.

versatility

Our versatile approach allows us to offer creative solutions that stretch across a variety of project types, scales and complexities.  We know the tenacity it takes to realize a project and are invested in its success.

resourcefulness

We love using our resources to turn something commonplace into something amazing. We evaluate project challenges, but with respect for the public client’s “time and money”. DKP values goals based on science driven design, but with a sensible and practical approach.

Honesty

We prefer honesty to hypocritical politeness as we lead you through a complex process.  We are less about sweet talk or flattery and more about offering options and opinions that help move toward project goals.

 

planners, architects, engineers, and design/production

leadership

Our Team
DONALD KROTEE, AIA

Principal/President
dkrotee@krotee.com
714-371-0040

Don founded the Donald Krotee Partnership in 1975, and currently has more than 45 years of professional experience in the industry of planning and architectural design.  Since its inception, his company has provided A/E services on over 600 public and private projects, totaling over $1B in construction.

Don began his undergraduate work at Temple University in Philadelphia and completed his professional degree at the College of Architecture at the University of Arizona. Don completed his internship in Arizona and California and was licensed in 1974.  Don received a corporate, AIA (American Institute of Architects), membership in 1975 and is a Member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

MATTHEW ROGERS-HAYWARD, ASSOC. AIA

Project Manager
mrogers@krotee.com
714-371-0045

Matt has been with the DKP since 1988 and he is our senior project manager.  Matt designs, produces all documentation, and coordinates all processes for our key public projects.  Matt specializes in the rehabilitation of existing structures, government and municipal facilities, major additions, tenant improvements, and accessibility standards.

Matt graduated from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, receiving his Bachelor of Architecture Degree.  Matt is an AIA Associate Member and a Member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

CARLOS CAMPOS

Project Manager
ccampos@krotee.com
714-371-0043

Carlos has been with the DKP since 2012.  His project management skills focus on public, government and private commercial projects.  Carlos designs, produces all documentation, and coordi­nates all processes on his projects.  He specializes in the rehabilitation of buildings, government facilities, major additions, and accessibility standards.

Carlos is a professor in the architectural design and construction education department at Orange Coast Community College.  Carlos received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Woodbury University and holds several Associates of Arts, and Associates of Science degrees, including Construction Technology.

GRISELDA CAMPOS

Administrative Assistant
gcampos@krotee.com
714-371-0044

Griselda worked professionally in public education and non-profit corporations since 2000. She joined DKP in 2017 with extensive experience in public education, grant writing, marketing, project management, and not-for-profit corporate management. She assists DKP in outreach, marketing, and management. In 2016, DKP started its own educational non-profit foundation for the advancement of California kids and teachers, focusing in the Central Orange County area. Griselda took the assistant management role in leading the outreach and functions of the DKP Foundation. She manages the grant writing and scholarship awards for the non-profit side of the business. She also pursues non-profit and for-profit corporate opportunities and co-manages the marketing of each business.  

DIANA NGUYEN

Assistant
dnguyen@krotee.com
714-371-0041

Diana has been with DKP since 2016 and is an executive assistant to DKP’s administrative staff.  She received her Associates Degree in Science at Golden West Community College and has a background in planning, design and building. She is continuing her education at CSUF.

DENISE HERRERA

Chief Financial Officer
dherrera@krotee.com
714-371-0042

Denise has worked at DKP since 2012 and oversees our accounts payable and receivables department. She coordinates statistical analysis for feasibility studies and our interior and exterior audits and tax related work.  Her 35 years’ experience in the building industry in accounting and analysis, provides DKP with statistical information on all projects.

CLAUDIA MCBAIN

Assistant Project Manager
714-547-7621

Claudia has been with the DKP since 1990.  She is a project manager and designs, produces all documentation and coordi­nates all planning and architectural design on medium public and private work.

Claudia is an associate member of the AIA and a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  Claudia did her undergraduate work at CSUF and received her BFA in Interior Design at Chicago’s Harrington Institute of Design.  She is a member of the ASID and IBD.

GARY KU

Assistant Project Manager
714-547-7621

Gary has been with DKP since 1999 and manages public, government and private commercial projects.  Gary designs and produces all documentation and coordi­nates all processes on his projects.  He specializes in the rehabilitation of buildings, government facilities, major additions, and the retrofitting of accessibility standards.

Gary majored in Architecture at the UCB and graduated with honors. While at Berkeley he received the Eisner Prize in Architecture and the Library Prize for undergraduate research.

PERRY BURCH

Assistant Project Manager
pburch@krotee.com
714-371-0046

Perry has been with DKP since 2003.   Perry is an expert, and an award winning Autodesk Instructor.  Perry’s vast experience has enabled DKP  with the ability to perform on-site training for all our CAD operators.  Perry assists PM’s and produces all required support documentation.  Additionally Perry coordinates all on-site work and oversees building activities.  Perry specializes in the rehabilitation of existing structures, government rehab, municipal facilities, major additions, tenant improvements, and accessibility standards.

Perry attended MTI College, Orange CA – AutoCAD Training Center Certificate of Completion, Electro-Mechanical Drafting, Cypress College, Cypress, CA – Associate of Arts Degree, Advertising Design.

over 300 municipal, commercial and educational projects EXCEED
$1 Billion

our Clients