The leadership has solid experience in Alaska.
Michael A. Prozeralik, AIA, LEED AP®
President, Managing Principal, Architect
Mike Prozeralik has over 30 years of architectural experience, working on a wide range of projects across the country including health care, commercial education and multi-unit residential facilities. He takes great pride in seeing a client’s satisfaction through KPB’s project execution, and as an owner of KPB, finds it rewarding to work with his staff in further developing their creativity and skill.
Originally hailing from Upstate New York, it didn’t take long for Mike to call the Great Land “home”. A weeklong fly fishing trip on the Kenai in 1990 turned into a three week adventure, and much like the rainbow trout he was after, Mike was hooked. Less than a year after that fateful fishing trip Mike moved to Alaska and now spends much of his free time at his cabin in Cooper Landing with his wife, their two children and their dog Rosie.
KPB believes firmly in giving back to its community, and Mike leads by example: as a Bean’s Café board member and the 2015 Chairman of AEDC’s Board of Directors, as well as teaming up with many other local non-profits, Mike works with the community to make Anchorage a great place to work, live and thrive.
Jae B. Shin, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ
Principal-In-Charge, Architect, Chief Technology Officer
With over 25 years of architectural and project management experience, Jae is a natural leader at KPB, mentoring staff and implementing processes throughout the daily workflows to increase efficiency and promote thoughtfulness in architecture. Jae enjoys working directly with clients and builders to foster relationships that provide the best possible environment for complex projects. He is very interested in the integration of construction and design technologies, and leverages both to ensure projects run smoothly and project goals are achieved.
Creating and helping the community is also one of Jae’s passions. He’s was one of the founding board members for the Spenard Farmer’s Market, which he organized with others for five years. Jae was one of the reviewers for the West Anchorage District Plan as well as a supporter of the Spenard Road improvements. He enjoys connecting people in the community to support positive change.
Jae spends his free time with his three children and can often be found casting flies on the Kenai and abroad. He has lived in Alaska since 1977 when he immigrated with his family from Incheon, South Korea. He also has a strong affinity for Mexican cuisine, always eager to try new places around town.
Andrew J. Weiss, AIA, NCARB
Design Principal, Architect
Andy grew up in New York City and graduated from RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) in 1997 with a Bachelor of Architecture. During the beginning of his career, he worked for an international architecture firm in San Francisco with a focus on healthcare and aviation projects.
Since joining KPB Architects in 2004, Andy has been a leading contributor on highly complex projects. His project approach includes cross collaboration with-in the architectural team, project consultants, the contractor, and the client. His broad range of project types and delivery methods has formed his 24 years of professional knowledge. His commitment to clients and his passion for meeting the project goals and vision have driven him to provide exceptional service.
Andy frequently attends national healthcare conferences and has recently been a speaker at the Environments for Aging Conference. He also lead the team on the ANTHC Patient Housing project which received an award from AIA (American Institute of Architects) and an award from IIDA (International Interior Design Association).
In his free time, Andy enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two daughters, often fishing on the Kenai River in his boat, hiking in the mountains, or skiing at Alyeska.