Jonas Kellner

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DISC Type : ic

Partner at WRNS Studio

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Jonas Kellner is a Partner at WRNS Studio with over 20 years of experience, specializing in educational and commercial projects. A graduate of Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis, he is a LEED Accredited Professional who excels in a client-focused approach, leading projects for clients like Microsoft and Intuit.

Outside of the office, Jonas is passionate about community-driven work, leading pro bono design for 826 Valencia, a non-profit for underserved students. His personal interests include competitive sailing and water coloring, reflecting a blend of technical skill and artistic expression.

He was the lead architect for the award-winning 826 Valencia Tenderloin Center, a whimsical tutoring lab built in a retrofitted 100-year-old building.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Community-Focused Architecture
He has led multiple pro bono design projects for 826 Valencia, a nonprofit that helps underserved students develop writing skills in imaginative spaces.
Collaborative Design
He emphasizes making staff and clients part of the design process to improve employee buy-in and create more effective, human-centric spaces.
Sustainable Workplaces
As a LEED AP, he has experience leading major projects for tech clients that achieve high levels of sustainability and focus on employee well-being.

Media Appearances

Jonas has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Partner at WRNS Studio
7-2016
Senior Associate at WRNS Studio
10-2015
Architect at Jonas Kellner Architect
8-2004 - 9-2015
Senior Associate at MKThink
JR Designer at daSilva Architects

Education

2001 - 2004
M Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - BS from Columbia University

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Insights For Selling To Jonas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonas is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonas

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonas move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Jonas take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jonas

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