Dawn has been with the company since October 2004. Before that she worked as a graphic artist with a government contractor for seven years. She has a bachelor’s of science with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in psychology from Radford University.

As art director she is responsible for many components that are essential to the magazine. The largest is production of all magazines which includes working with editors and others on the team to design features, departments, columns, covers and special sections. This includes creating artwork and graphics, as well as designing and creating ads for advertisers when requested. She is also involved with various other projects including designing marketing materials for the company’s events and associations. These include brochures, print advertisements, programs, stickers, magnets, medals/trophies, newsletters, staff business cards, logos, packaging, books, media kits and more. She also managers and oversees media and photo archives.

In addition, Dawn is also managing editor of all KMR publications. In this role she works with vendors to gather quotes, plans production schedules, orders finished printing and ensures projects stay on schedule. She also handles printing and mailing changes and trends.

Awards:

2010 - Holly X Carter Biller, Award for Extraordinary Service
2016 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass cover art, special issue - Bronze Regional
2020 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass Front Cover, Photo - Bronze National
2020 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass Front Cover, Photo - Gold Regional
2020 - ASBPE Design Award: DWM Front Cover, Photo - Bronze Regional
2021 - Holly X Carter Biller, Award for Extraordinary Service
2021 - ASBPE Design Award: DWM Front Cover, Photo illustration - Bronze Regional
2021 - ASBPE Design Award: Architects' Guide to Glass & Metal Front Cover, Photo - Silver Regional
2021 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass Front Cover, Photo - Bronze Regional
2022 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass Front Cover, Photo - Silver Regional
2022 - ASBPE Design Award: USGlass Front Cover, Photo - Bronze National