Urban Design Group’s newest shareholder, Ken has over 34 years of experience in conceptual architectural and interior design projects. His areas of expertise include museums, libraries, resorts, casinos, cultural centers and corporate offices. Ken’s award-winning projects include the National Museum of the American Indian, Cultural Resources Center for the Smithsonian Institution and the Kampen Eagle Wing Center in Lafayette, Indiana.

Ken is nationally recognized through his published works, lectures and notable projects. This national exposure led to his selection as a spokesperson for Dupont’s Antron Nylon Division in 2001. Ken is often asked to speak on the topics of Sustainable Design and Green Architecture. This passion for sustainable architecture principles translates into his work.

A Tuscarora Indian, Ken is a member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers. Ken's influence extends into the music world. An accomplished blues singer and harmonica player, the Ken Rhyne Band was a Nammy (Native American Music Awards) nominee for Best Blues Album of the Year. Ken is a member of the Pfeiffer University Baseball Hall of Fame and was a minor league player for the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers.

Education Business Administration
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, North Carolina

Professional Activities American Institute of Architects - Allied Member
American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers

Community ActivitiesHudgens Center for the Arts, Duluth, Georgia
University of Kentucky, College of Design Advisory Board