Ron Klemencic is Chairman and C.E.O. of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), an award-winning structural and civil engineering firm located in Seattle, Washington. Ron has been a very active part of the engineering community for the last 38 years with 32 years at MKA. He is one of the preeminent structural designers of tall buildings in the world. Through both his project and technical committee experience, Ron remains at the forefront of the industry, especially in the advancement of Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) methodologies, development of innovative structural systems, execution of cutting-edge research undertakings, and involvement with code development and enhancements. Ron shares his knowledge widely and on many levels, speaking at international conferences, serving on technical committees and panels, advising governmental agencies, participating in educational programs, and through day-to-day mentoring.
