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Stephen Hopkins, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MBA, is a seasoned architect and entrepreneur with extensive experience in design and innovation. As the Founder and Chief Design Officer of both Shield Lockers and Shield Casework since 2014, Stephen focuses on creating unique and engaging projects. Previous roles include Director of Innovation at Dimensional Innovations, where strategies for value creation were developed for Fortune 500 companies, and an architect at Populous, leading design initiatives. Stephen has served on the Board of Directors for Dialectic and The American Institute of Architects in Missouri, where responsibilities involved reviewing policy issues and advocating for the architectural profession. Education includes a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.