Laura Rebbe is Vice President and Associate Director of Architecture and Interiors at Epstein, a 102-year-old architecture, engineering and construction firm based in Chicago. With more than 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Laura has worked in firms both small and large, located in Denver, St. Louis, and Chicago. Prior to serving as Associate Director, Laura was Senior Project Manager for Epstein, managing a diverse portfolio of projects, including hospitality, mixed-use and multi-family, education, aviation, and civic architecture. She has a strong background in design and sustainability, certifying over a dozen projects through GBCI’s LEED certification program.

Laura studied architecture at Drury University, a small, private, liberal arts university in the Ozarks, where she serves on the Hammons School of Architecture professional advisory committee. She credits this liberal arts background for her ability to connect with people, and effectively lead and manage the architecture and interiors department. Every year, Laura volunteers as an ACE Mentor, where she mentors Chicago-area high school students on their journeys into the AEC industry.