Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has promoted Brian Kerner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to senior associate in the firm’s Elgin, Illinois, office. Kerner has more than 20 years of experience and specializes in early childhood and K-12 facilities. He has completed 50 projects in the education market, performing program development, construction grant application, and facility analyses as well as design and construction administration.
Kerner holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois. He is a registered architect in the state of Illinois, a LEED accredited professional, and a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Illinois Association of Business Officials.
Jennifer Betancourt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to associate in the Elgin office. With more than 15 years of experience, she has broad expertise in the higher education, library, healthcare, campus planning, commercial, K-12, and aviation sectors. As a project manager, her skills range from programming and design development through construction administration.
Betancourt earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona. She is a registered architect in the state of Illinois, a LEED accredited professional, and a member of the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council.
