Chad Baker

Chad Baker is a seasoned professional in laboratory planning and design, currently serving as a Senior Laboratory Planner and Senior Associate at DLR Group since September 2024. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Chad has held various prominent roles, including Senior Lab Planner and Project Manager at PM Group, and Senior Facilities Planner at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. A significant portion of Chad's work involves the architecture and engineering design of manufacturing and science-based environments, with notable projects for Just Evotec Biologics and several academic institutions. Prior positions include Senior Project Manager at Lundstrom & Associates, Project Manager at Ware Malcomb, and Laboratory Planner at Flad Architects, among others. Chad's educational background includes studies at Cabrillo College, complementing an impressive portfolio that emphasizes functional and aesthetically pleasing laboratory designs.