Kurt Reinkens
Principal Architect



Principal, President and CEO

Education: Bachelor of Arts, College of Environmental Design with a degree in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley.

Registrations: California Architect 1993 and Nevada Residential Designer 2009, Colorado Architect 2023, lapsed in Hawaii.

Over 40 years of experience in architecture and construction.

Mr. Reinkens' responsibilities as President and CEO of MWA, inc. include Principal-in-Charge of design, marketing, mentoring, and overall team management.

In 2009 Mr. Reinkens received the "Professional of the Year" award from the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe, and in 2008 MWA received the People's Choice - Architectural Firm by Tahoe Quarterly Magazine. He has received numerous other design awards.

Mr. Reinkens served three years on the Town of Truckee Planning Commission where he received certified Ethics Training for Public Officials, was actively involved in adoption of the Planning Commission Values Statement, the Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, the Commercial Row Development Code Amendment, the 2007-2014 Housing Element update while serving on the Housing Advisory Working Group. In addition, Reinkens reviewed major development projects including the Village at Grays Crossing Phases 1 and 2, Hotel Avery, Town of Truckee Public Service Center, the Hilltop Master Plan, and the Railyard Master Plan.

Mr. Reinkens is the author and current administrator of design review guidelines for a local HOA. He has served on a local HOA design review oversight committee. He served on the Local Government Affairs Committee of the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe. He has been a volunteer fund raiser for the Truckee River Watershed Council. He has been involved or supported the Strategic Economic Council, Downtown Merchant Association, Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Green Building Council, Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe, Nevada County Contractors Association, Sierra Business Council, and Founding Fifty of Truckee Trails.

He has served as an expert witness in design and construction litigation.

For the last ten years he has volunteered with NorCal area of The Mankind Project USA, a non-profit dedicated to hosting life-changing experiential personal development programs where he has attained the level of Co-leader Candidate. MKP believes that emotionally mature powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of our society's deepest wounds.

Kurt is married with two adult beautiful daughters and has enjoyed coaching youth soccer, mountain biking, skiing, gardening, hatha and kriya yoga, vintage british sports cars, and nourishing lasting friendships.

Mr. Reinkens has been with MWA, inc. since 1988 and principal since 1994 and has served as chief designer and Principal-in-Charge for numerous projects.


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I have worked with MWA Architects on a number of projects over the years both as a member of the consultant team and as the Developer. My experience working with them in both capacities has provided me a comprehensive perspective of their outstanding knowledge, capabilities and service. MWA has extensive project experience in the local environment working with the applicable jurisdictions. In addition they utilize other highly qualified professionals in assembling their project teams. While these attributes clearly provide their clients an excellent value MWA also prides themselves on producing quality projects. MWA Architects have continually demonstrated exceptional ability in navigating projects successfully though all the planning, design, approvals and construction processes. Retaining MWA as the prime consultant for pursuing a development project in the Truckee region is unquestionably a positive choice.


-- John S. Black Consulting
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