Our Team
Keith Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Our team is comprised of experienced professionals led by founder Keith Barnes. Keith brings over twenty years of professional experience leading all phases of projects, from initial site-feasibility studies through design, construction and to project completion. His hands-on working experience as a practicing architect, a director with a real estate development company, and a project manager with a construction company provide the foundation for the integrated practice of KCB Buildings. Keith’s past completed project experience is immense and varies widely from single family residences in rural Wisconsin to world-class high-rise condominium towers in New York, NY.
Keith is a registered architect in the States of Wisconsin and New York. Keith is also a licensed general contractor, a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, and a member of the International Code Council.
Audry Grill , AIA
Audry is a licensed architect with over 14 years of experience in commercial and residential architecture, along with prior professional experience in higher education development. She is driven by her passion to create spaces of beauty and function that elevate the everyday experience of those who live, work, and play in them. She believes that engaged listening, thoughtful communication, and an attitude of curiosity and are the basis of a truly collaborative and enjoyable design process that yields successful projects. She has designed and led projects of varying scope and complexity, from single-family homes to community gathering places - including the AIA-award winning Milwaukee Bucks Deer District.
Audry earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, with a major in Fine Arts, and her M.Arch from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She draws inspiration from her extensive travels as well as the many places she has been lucky to call home, including New England, Philadelphia, and Chicago
Audry lives in the Milwaukee area with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, clay sculpting, watching films, and exploring Wisconsin.
Lucille Sells, Design Architect
Lucille brings to KCB over 10 years of experience in both commercial and residential architecture, as well as a connection to higher education with her work as an adjunct professor at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Lucille specializes in residential design and Historic Preservation consultation. Her favorite part of working in the world of architecture is the relationships formed with clients, where one can see firsthand how a collaboration built on good communication and trust can inspire amazing results. Much like Lucille’s personality, her design is energetic and people-oriented.
Lucille earned her B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and her M.Arch from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a concentration in Historic Preservation. She serves as a member of the Village of Fox Point Building Board, as a Board member of the Washburn Heritage Association in Washburn, WI, and is a visiting scholar to the Historic Preservation Institute at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at UWM.
When not at work, Lucille has a great affinity for the outdoors and recreation, partaking in hiking and biking with friends and family, camping in the summers with her husband and two children, and traveling as often as she can to her Northwoods hometown of Washburn, WI up on Lake Superior.
Carol Alexander, Managing Partner
Carol Alexander is the Managing Partner at KCB Buildings Architecture Firm, bringing over 20 years of experience in the arts to her role. A co-owner since 2022, Carol has been instrumental in the firm’s journey since its inception four years ago.
Carol earned a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, with a major in Fine Arts specializing in Metalsmithing and the Concept of Jewelry Design, and her B.S from Brooklyn College with a major in Business Management.
Carol resides in Milwaukee’s Eastside neighborhood with her husband and business partner, Keith Barnes, and their two children. Outside of work, she is an active member of the Milwaukee Rotary Club and is a board member of the Friends of the Central Library and Art Intersection MKE. Interests of Carol include exceptional taxidermy, vintage fashion, and frequenting museums.
Sofia Salerno, Administrative Coordinator
Sofia is KCB's Administrative Coordinator with a B.B.A. in Marketing and a certificate of Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her expertise lies in streamlining operations and enhancing communication across teams, ensuring that projects run smoothly and efficiently. With an eye for detail and a passion for organization, Sofia excels at managing multiple tasks and providing support to both colleagues and clients. Her background in marketing allows her to approach challenges creatively, while her real estate knowledge adds a unique perspective to her administrative work.
When she’s not coordinating projects, Sofia enjoys exploring local coffee shops and hiking the beautiful trails of Wisconsin.