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Seattle & Northwest  + Seattle  + Office  |  August 7, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

HKS Adds to Seattle Leadership Team With Addition of Eric Ritchey, Richard Wilson

Global design firm HKS announced the addition of two accomplished design leaders to its Seattle office.

Eric Ritchey, AIA, joins as Principal and Office Technical Leader, and Richard Wilson, AIA, has been named Vice President and Senior Project Architect in the firm’s Mission Critical Studio.

With more than 25 years of experience, Ritchey has built a reputation for leading technically sophisticated projects while aligning multidisciplinary teams around a shared vision. As Office Technical Leader, he will help strengthen technical design excellence across the Seattle practice while supporting project teams in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.

Wilson joins HKS with a diverse portfolio of work across the West Coast, including renovations, tenant improvements, high-density developments and technically complex facilities utilizing wood, steel and concrete construction. A registered architect in Washington, Wilson brings experience leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design and construction. Together, the additions of Ritchey and Wilson continue HKS’ investment in growing its Seattle office.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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