Nolan Wilds, CPSM
Since 2023
Active
SMPS Seattle member
AEC marketing professional
Nolan drives comprehensive business development and marketing strategy for INTEGRUS Architecture, supporting the firm’s mission of creating thoughtful, sustainable architectural solutions. As Business Development & Marketing Specialist based in Seattle, Washington, he oversees strategic communications, proposal coordination, client relationship development, and market positioning for an architecture firm committed to design excellence across commercial, educational, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
His expertise spans architecture, engineering, and construction marketing with deep specialization in business development, proposal management, brand communications, and strategic planning. Nolan brings comprehensive knowledge of AEC marketing best practices gained through progressive experience including five years at Kimley-Horn—one of the nation’s premier engineering and planning consultants and consistently ranked among Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
With over 10 years of professional experience spanning architecture (INTEGRUS Architecture, FSB Architects + Engineers), civil engineering and planning (Kimley-Horn), and marketing communications (ADG|Blatt, Wilspec Technologies, Arkansas State University), Nolan has built a distinguished career characterized by strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and commitment to advancing the AEC industry through professional excellence.
His proven track record includes developing targeted marketing initiatives, executing successful project pursuits, managing trade show presence, coordinating social media strategies, and supporting client relationship development across diverse markets. Nolan’s educational foundation from Arkansas State University combined with hands-on experience across multiple AEC disciplines provides valuable cross-sector perspective that enhances strategic positioning for complex integrated projects.
Nolan demonstrates exceptional professional leadership through his CPSM certification earned in 2024 and active engagement across multiple SMPS chapters including SMPS Seattle (current) and SMPS Oklahoma (previous membership where he celebrated member anniversaries). His cross-chapter involvement reflects commitment to advancing professional services marketing excellence throughout different regional markets and building professional networks across geographic boundaries.
As featured in SMPS’s national member spotlight series, Nolan shared insights on how CPSM certification equipped him with essential skills, insights, and confidence needed to navigate project pursuits effectively and drive successful outcomes. His testimony emphasized practical application: “In essence, the CPSM certification equipped me with the skills, insights, and confidence needed to navigate project pursuits effectively and drive successful outcomes for our organization.”
Beyond his professional marketing achievements, Nolan demonstrates remarkable dedication to STEM education and youth development through developing a fundraiser event supporting STEAM Engine—a nonprofit organization committed to providing hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programming for young people. This philanthropic initiative represents one of his most meaningful projects, demonstrating values of community service and educational access that extend beyond traditional business development activities.
Nolan’s geographic mobility—relocating from Oklahoma City to Seattle in August 2024 to join INTEGRUS Architecture—demonstrates professional adaptability and willingness to pursue growth opportunities in new markets. His seamless transition between SMPS chapters while maintaining active engagement reflects the collaborative, relationship-driven nature of successful AEC marketing professionals who build bridges across regional boundaries.
His professional bucket list includes leading a pursuit for an international project, reflecting ambition to expand expertise beyond domestic markets and contribute to global architecture and engineering initiatives. This forward-thinking career vision positions Nolan as an emerging leader committed to continuous professional growth and expanding impact.
As a self-described candy enthusiast who “can’t live without candy,” Nolan brings approachable personality and genuine warmth to professional relationships—qualities that enhance client development and team collaboration in relationship-intensive AEC marketing roles.
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