Kelly J. Bauer Joins Pope Design Group as Associate & North Dakota Market Lead

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Pope Design Group is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly J. Bauer as Associate and North Dakota Market Lead.

Kelly is an Architect registered in North Dakota and Minnesota, with over 13 years of experience managing and designing a diverse range of projects.

Prior to joining Pope Design Group, Kelly owned and operated KBA Architecture, based in Fargo. He has experience managing complex civic and community projects, designing for a local design-build firm, and overseeing the operations of an architecture business. This experience exposed him to all phases and perspectives of the design process, and shaped his understanding of how to elevate outcomes and value for clients.

“Our firm has partnered with clients in the North Dakota region for over 15 years. The addition of Kelly to our team elevates our commitment to delivering quality design services to local clients.” said Ward Isaacson, President of Pope Design Group. “Kelly’s character, career experience and established partnerships will strengthen our focus on exceeding client goals and creating environments that truly enhance lives in North Dakota.”

Kelly is a graduate of North Dakota State University, and is a member of multiple professional and community organizations, including AIA North Dakota and the Building Industry Association of Red River Valley.