Mr. Kuhlman has worked professionally in the architectural field since 1992. Prior to joining JNKA in 2005, he worked for award-winning architecture firms in Washington, D.C. and in Chicago where he was an Associate Principal at Nagle Hartray Architecture and worked for 7 years on award-winning senior living, affordable housing, and religious projects. David’s desire to specialize in religious architecture originated in his year of study in Rome while a student at the University of Notre Dame, and his respect for traditional architecture and contextualism are integral to his design process. Mr. Kuhlman served as a Liturgy Working Group Committee member for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, and he has spoken about JNKA’s work and Sacred Architecture at the Traditional Building Conference, The Catholic University of America, and on Relevant Radio. David has authored a number of articles about JNKA’s work and Sacred Architecture and has participated in design juries at the University of Notre Dame, Judson University, the Association of Licensed Architects, and the Brick Industry Association. He has also served on the Founders Board of Chicago’s Quiroga College, the Facilities Committee at St. Paul of the Cross Parish, and is currently serving as the Chair of the Facilities Domain for Resurrection College Prep High School’s Strategic Planning Process. Since 2006, David has shared his passion for Sacred Architecture by serving as the tour guide for St. Paul of the Cross Parish’s annual Architectural Tour of Chicagoland Churches. As a life-long tennis player, David played for the University of Notre Dame and coached the high school tennis team at Willows Academy.