Abbye Bobbett

Architect and COO, Kinetic Design + Development 

Abbye Bobbett understands the challenge of balancing work and life in the architecture industry. That, along with her faith, inspired her to take the leap and start her own company. “And to create a business that prioritizes people, promotes work/life balance and is innovative in its approach to architecture, interior design and development services,” Bobbett says. In 2022, she co-founded Kinetic Design and Development with her husband, Griffin, and business partner, Adam Kreher. In just two and a half years, the company has grown from a small team of three to a workforce of 56 employees.

“We put a lot of emphasis on our culture, our core values and our mission,” Bobbett says. That mission includes Kinetic Kares, a quarterly initiative that includes a volunteer and donation opportunity for a local organization.

“Abbye took a leap to follow her own dreams of what architecture in our community could look like,” Jordan Ryan, Director of Development Services at Kinetic said in her nomination of Bobbett.

Bobbett manages firm operations, ensuring her teams have the resources they need to succeed. She also explores new software and drives innovation, and she does a bit of architecture herself.

In the next 10 years, Bobbett and the team are dreaming big. Their vision is to grow Kinetic into a thriving firm with more than 100 members, expanding their footprint with satellite offices and strengthening national presence.

What is your favorite podcast or book recommendation?
“Both are by the same person, Dan Martell. He wrote Buy Back Your Time, and he has an amazing YouTube channel and podcast.”

What is your go-to coffee shop order?
“I am loving an iced latte with the salted butterscotch cold foam from Architect Coffee Co. It’s a seasonal one, but I hope they just keep it on the menu.”

Which 417-lander do you turn to for inspiration and advice?
 “Can I pick three? Logan Aguirre, Sara Choate and Joselyn Baldner.”