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Multistudio Appointed New Co-CEOs

Amanda Harper and Dan Zeller have taken the helm at the architecture firm, succeeding long-time leader Anthony Rohr.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People

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Multistudio has appointed Amanda Harper and Dan Zeller as co-CEOs to lead the firm. The pair succeeded Anthony Rohr, who had guided the organization since 2007.

Why it matters

The transition establishes a new leadership model that integrates architecture and client management with brand and design innovation. The firm aims to leverage this joint approach to manage its current portfolio and future operations.

The firm operates with 100 employee-owners across five studio locations. Currently, the company has 56 projects under construction.

The players

Amanda Harper

She is a co-CEO of Multistudio who began her career at the firm 20 years ago as a graphic designer.

Dan Zeller

He is a co-CEO of Multistudio who has been with the firm for 31 years.

Anthony Rohr

He is a former leader of the firm who served as the head of the organization since 2007 and has transitioned to the role of principal.

The details

Amanda Harper, who joined the firm 20 years ago as a graphic designer, and Dan Zeller, a 31-year veteran of the company, will oversee the transition alongside Anthony Rohr. The firm, which rebranded from Gould Evans in 2022, maintains a national presence with studios in Kansas City, Lawrence, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Phoenix.

Timeline

  1. 1995: Dan Zeller joined the firm.

  2. 2006: Amanda Harper joined the firm.

  3. 2007: Anthony Rohr began leading the firm.

  4. 2022: The firm rebranded from Gould Evans to Multistudio.

  5. October 14, 2026: The appointment of the new co-CEOs was announced.

Market Landscape

This leadership transition follows the firm's 2022 rebranding from Gould Evans to Multistudio, marking a strategic pivot in its corporate identity. The move positions the company to maintain its competitive standing by blending design innovation with traditional architectural leadership.

The transition to co-CEOs is an internal administrative change that does not immediately alter retail pricing or service availability for current clients. Customers can expect the firm to continue its ongoing project commitments as the new leadership takes over.

The takeaway

Leadership successions at architecture firms often signal a shift in long-term design philosophy rather than immediate service changes. Understanding the tenure and background of new executives can provide clients with insight into the firm's evolving business priorities.

Further reading

For more on industry leadership changes, visit the People section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Architect’s Newspaper.

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