|
|
|
Gensler Announces Appointment of 21 Firmwide Principals |
New York, NY, February 26, 2007 - Gensler announces the promotion of 21 new Principals of the firm. The promotions are made on an annual basis in recognition of outstanding client service, innovation, contribution to the Gensler organization, and community participation. This year the Gensler firm also appointed 62 Senior Associates and 152 Associates across 30 offices. Profiles and photos for all the new appointees are available at www.gensler.com/appointments2007.
The new Gensler Principals (with home office) are:
John Adams, Los Angeles
As technical director in Gensler's Los Angeles office, John Adams recently served as project manager on 2000 Avenue of the Stars, a commercial mixed-use office building in Century City. Adams' combination of talent includes design, planning, management, and real estate strategy, which he has used on a variety of projects. A registered architect, Adams is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute. He holds a bachelor of architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a master of architecture / urban design from Harvard University.
Todd Baisch, Chicago
For the past 19 years, Todd Baisch, a design director in Gensler's Chicago office, has built a design portfolio of more than 1.8 million square feet comprising strategic analysis, planning, and design of professional service firms. Currently, Baisch provides design leadership for Gensler's national and global accounts. Baisch served on the American Institute of Architects Chicago's Interiors PIA committee and has been actively involved with the Chicago Architecture Foundation for the past 15 years. He received his bachelor of architecture and bachelor of science in environmental design degrees from North Dakota State University.
Lance Boge, New York
As design director for Gensler's retail studio in New York, Lance Boge creates branded environments, specializing in retail and prototype design for leading international retailers, financial companies, and banking organizations. Boge joined Gensler in 2000 with 16 years of previous professional experience. Throughout his career, Boge has worked with creative leaders in fields such as fashion, art, and advertising, creating spatial solutions appropriate to their varied demands. Boge has been a design critic at Yale University, Parsons School of Design, Harvard University, and Columbia University; he has taught at both Yale and Parsons. He earned a bachelor of arts from Boston University and a masters in architecture from Yale University.
Lisa Bottom, San Francisco
Lisa Bottom has over 29 years of experience in interior design and has developed a specialization in commercial office design. Prior to joining Gensler, Bottom formed the Bottom Duvivier partnership, a collaborative organization of architects, interior designers, industrial designers, and workplace consultants. She is also a practicing product designer with several furniture lines currently being produced by national furniture manufacturers. Bottom holds a bachelor of science, environmental and industrial design, awarded with distinction from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
Barry Bourbon, San Francisco
Since joining Gensler in 1994, Barry Bourbon has utilized his architectural talent and organizational management skills to become a Gensler firmwide leader in retail design. He currently serves as director of the San Francisco retail studio, specializing in retail roll-out. Bourbon organizes Gensler's yearly community service efforts with Rebuilding Together San Francisco. He holds a bachelor of architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and pursued additional studies at the University of Copenhagen and Harvard Graduate School of Design. A registered architect, Bourbon is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Barbara Bouza, Los Angeles
A specialist in health science and entertainment planning and design, Barbara Bouza is currently a leader of the workplace practice at Gensler LA. A registered architect, Bouza has served on the healthcare committee for the LA chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the board of directors for the International Interior Design Association. She is a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects and a past director of the Los Angeles City Center. Bouza earned a bachelor of architecture from the California State Polytechnic University and participated in the Graduate Diploma Program of the Architectural Association, London, England.
Stephanie Burritt, Houston
After 6 years in Gensler's London office, Stephanie Burritt relocated to the Gensler Houston office in 1995. Her experience as a project manager/interior designer encompasses design solutions for banking and financial institutions, law and professional service firms, and corporations. Burritt has designed over 1 million square feet of space specifically for financial institutions. She holds a bachelor of science in interior design from the University of Cincinnati and is a registered interior designer.
Hunter Clayton, Las Vegas
Hunter Clayton joined Gensler in 2001 as a senior project manager for the San Jose International Airport project and currently serves as technical director in Gensler's aviation & transportation studio. Clayton's architectural experience consists of project coordination and management from conceptual design through completion of construction. A registered architect, Clayton holds a bachelor of architecture from the University of Houston and an associates degree in Construction Management from Texas A&M University.
John Duvivier, San Francisco
As a design director in the San Francisco office, John Duvivier participates in design and planning projects involving Gensler's buildings & campuses, product design, and workplace practice areas. Duvivier joined Gensler in 2005, bringing over 30 years of experience for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients as well as the managerial experience involved in running his own firm, Bottom Duvivier. His work is consistently recognized with awards from professional, civic, and industry organizations, including a National AIA Honor Award. A registered architect, Duvivier is noted for his technical knowledge and ability to keep abreast of the impact of technology on architecture, products, and the work environment. Duvivier holds a bachelor of architecture from the University of Arizona.
Kenneth Fisher, Boston
Since joining Gensler in 1996, Kenneth Fisher has served as the senior project architect and project manager on a wide range of projects. In addition to his project involvement, Fisher serves as the architecture studio leader for the Boston office. Fisher is a member of the Boston Society of Architects and has served as the co-chairperson for the BSA's Committee on the Environment (COTE) for the past five years and the northeast representative for the AIA COTE Regional Team from 2004-2006. He has also served as a member of the steering committee for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Roundtable on Sustainable Design. Fisher received his masters of architecture from the University of Oregon, his masters of science in physics from the University of California in Los Angeles, and his bachelor of arts in physics from the University of California at Berkeley.
Rocco Giannetti, New York
Rocco Giannetti joined Gensler in 1994 with experience as a project architect, and he quickly became a project manager on some of the New York office's most complex projects. In addition to his responsibilities as a studio director, Giannetti has been a leader of the project management community at the office, regional, and firmwide level. Currently Giannetti is project leader for workplace interiors on both The New York Times headquarters and the Bank of America Tower. An active member of the AIA, he chairs the New York Chapter Interiors Committee. Giannetti earned a masters in architecture from Princeton University and a bachelors degree in architecture from Pratt Institute. He is a registered architect in the state of New York.
Ala Hason, Denver
During his 26-year career, Ala Hason has developed an extensive portfolio in the U.S., China, and Middle East, which includes master planning, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, hospitality and gaming facilities, and office buildings. Hason currently serves as studio director and senior project director with the architectural design studio in Gensler's Denver office. He earned a bachelor of architecture from Ainshams University, Cairo, Egypt and went on to pursue his architectural graduate degree from North Carolina State University. Hason then returned to Kuwait, where he held design positions with the Ministry of Public Works, as well as with consulting architectural engineering firms. He returned to the United States in 1990 and joined Gensler in 1995.
Kevin Heinly, Los Angeles
Kevin Heinly is a leader of the Gensler Los Angeles architecture studio and a technical director for the firm's Southwest region. In eight years with Gensler, his leadership has extended beyond technical direction to collaboration with project managers and design directors on a range of projects. Heinly's project involvement ranges from conceptual design through production, culminating in an active role in construction administration. A member of the American Institute of Architects, Heinly holds a master of architecture from the University of Maryland and a bachelor of arts in architecture from Lehigh University.
Steve Hudson, Houston
As regional operating officer for Gensler's South Central region, Steve Hudson is involved in all aspects of the region's operations. Hudson helps staff understand the financial implications of their actions and coaches them on ways to improve our financial performance. His contribution to regional and firmwide initiatives goes way beyond mere numbers. Hudson earned both a master of business administration and a bachelor of science in finance (Cum Laude) from the University of Houston. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Houston CPA Society.
Ted Kollaja, Dallas
As a studio director in Gensler's Dallas office, Ted Kollaja manages large-scale, technically complex projects, with a focus on workplace environments. He joined Gensler in 2003 with over 20 years of experience. A registered architect and interior designer, Kollaja is past president of both the Dallas Chapter of the AIA and the Dallas Architectural Foundation. Kollaja currently serves on the Board of the Greater Dallas Planning Council. He participated in the Downtown Parks Master Plan Steering Committee for Dallas and served on the editorial advisory board for Interior Graphic Standards published in 2001. Kollaja earned a master of architecture and bachelor of environmental design from Texas A&M University.
Thomas Lanzelotti, New York
As a technical director with Gensler New York, Thomas Lanzelotti is responsible for overseeing construction document preparation and construction administration for code compliance and technical detailing. He joined Gensler in 1994 as a senior project architect and currently serves as co-chair of the Gensler international technical steering committee and a member of the New York technical directors committee. Lanzelotti's technical expertise, combined with his ability to resolve unexpected field issues enhances his performance on construction administration and on-site field management/inspection on multi-phase, complex projects. A registered architect, he holds a masters in architecture and bachelor of science in architecture from The Ohio State University.
Trevor Oldridge, London
As finance director in London, Trevor Oldridge handles issues related to Gensler's architectural practice in not only the UK, but also across Europe and the Middle East. A gifted problem-solver, Trevor meets challenges head-on and leverages his numerous contacts across the Gensler firm to ensure solid financial performance. A Chartered Accountant who trained with KPMG, Oldridge joined Gensler in 2001.
Keith Rosen, New York
Keith Rosen joined Gensler New York in 1998 as a recognized leader in the design profession, with extensive experience in corporate interior design. As a design director in Gensler's workplace and professional services practice areas, Rosen leads teams on projects for law firms, financial services and banking institutions, and corporate headquarters. He is a frequent conference lecturer and recently served as co-chair of both the AIA NY interiors committee and the IIDA New York commercial forum. A registered architect, Rosen is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior Design Association. He earned a bachelors of architecture from Pratt Institute.
Robert Stefko, Las Vegas
Since joining Gensler in 2000, Robert Stefko has used his project management skills on projects including the MGM Mirage CityCenter, LA International Airport Terminal 3, the Las Vegas Monorail. Prior to Gensler, Stefko served as manager of airport design for the Calgary Airport Authority at the Calgary International Airport. Recognized as one of the foremost building science specialists in the industry, Stefko previously owned ARCAD Design Architecture & CADD Consultants, Ltd., a computerized specialty architectural firm. A member of the American Institute of Architects, he holds architectural degrees from McGill University in Montreal and is a registered professional architect with the Alberta Association of Architects and a licensed architect in the U.S.
Gary Wheeler, London
A renowned professional with over 30 years of experience, Gary Wheeler joined Gensler's London office in 2004 as director of workplace for Europe. Distinguished for his strategic approach to workplace design, Wheeler began his career as co-founder of the Wheeler Group in 1978. When Perkins & Will acquired the company in 1996, he became national director of interiors and later managing partner. Wheeler was inducted into the Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame in 2000. He is recipient of the Senior Fellow Award from the Design Future Council, the Leadership Award of Excellence from the International Interior Design, and the Designer of Distinction Award from the American Society of Interior Designers. The Minnesota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized him in 1996 with a Special Award. From 1994 to 1995, Wheeler served as national president of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Nachiko Yamamoto, Tokyo
Nachiko Yamamoto came to her position as managing director of Gensler's Tokyo office from INARCH in New York, where she led project management, business development, and financial strategy. She enhanced INARCH's presence in China by not only leading international design competition initiatives for the firm, but also by leveraging her experience with joint venture projects in Japan. Yamamoto attended the Graduate School of Architecture at Pratt Institute and majored in Display & Exhibition design at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. With an architectural license in both the United States and Japan, combined with a bachelor of engineering in architecture from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Yamamoto has a unique understanding of cross-cultural architectural practice.
|
|
Map
eMail