Senior Principals &Principals in the Firm 2016 Appointments

a DLR Group Senior Principal is“…a mentor and leader who supports the Senior Leadership in leading DLR Group. A Senior Principal has a specialized expertise and skill that is invaluableto the entire DLR Group.”

Senior Principal Appointments

Kansas CityAndy Ernsting

As Global Brand Communications Leader, Andy Ernsting is responsible for the strategic evolution of the DLR Group brand including messaging, digital strategy and presence, public relations, and internal communications. His team has defined, developed, and instilled the DLR Group brand in all locations globally, championed thought leadership by the firm’s experts to convey the value of design, and create a culture of knowledge sharing.

2016SENIOR PRINCIPAL

Phil LiBassi is the DLR Group Global Healthcare Leader. During his career he has been responsible for the management of large, technically-complex projects encompassing healthcare, government workplace, historic preservation and performing arts with budgets up to $165 million. His work has been recognized for both technical and design excellence by awards and national publications.

Phil LiBassi, FAIA, FACHASENIOR PRINCIPAL

Cleveland

2016

Paul was one of the youngest architects to have been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects and is a recipient of a state level AIA Gold Medal, the highest honor that AIA bestows on an individual. His designs encompass a range of widely exhibited and published projects – from major performing arts facilities, museums, and health care complexes to workplace environments and educational institutions.

Paul Westlake, FAIA, FACHASENIOR PRINCIPAL

Cleveland

2016

a DLR Group Principal is“…a leader who proactively, positively, and ethically carries DLR Group forward to significant new levels of attaining the mission and vision of DLR Group…a person who can be entrusted with the future leadership of the firm.”

Principal Appointments

Jason Adolff is a LEED accredited professional and key leader of the studio in Washington, DC. He has 15 years of experience in project programming, planning and design, including conceptualization, development and implementation of complex projects with budgets ranging to $75 million. Jason's combined role as a project director and designer facilitates the integrated process of design and project management.

Jason Adolff, AIA, LEED APWashington, DC

2016PRINCIPAL

Sean Ahern

“Sean Ahern provides solid leadership and clear, consistent communication to his staff. He strikes the balance of knowing when to challenge an idea, support an idea, or bring new ideas to the table. Sean has a strong work ethic, is clearly passionate about each sector, and is a true champion for DLR Group.“

Phoenix

2016PRINCIPAL

“If someone didn’t know Scott Boyle and spent the day in the Chicago office watching him interact with clients and staff, they would assume he was already a DLR Group Principal. He has strong technical skills, understands the importance of the business side of what we do and is by far one of the most well rounded project managers in the company.”

Scott Boyle, AIA, LEEP AP BD+CChicago

2016PRINCIPAL

Shawn Carr has performed structural engineering design, project management, forensic engineering and structural system selection for more than 20 years. He is experienced in the structural design of commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial buildings and theatres. He is responsible for overall project management including design development, construction documents and details, design calculations and construction administration.

Shawn Carr, PECleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

Roger Chang, PE, LEED Fellow

Roger Chang leads sustainable design and engineering efforts with a particular focus on environmental quality, energy efficiency, and building simulation modeling. Roger brings considerable experience in design, project management, sustainability consulting, and building simulation modeling on major performing arts centers, museums, and laboratories. Roger's special expertise also includes life-cycle cost analysis, building energy modeling, and advanced facade analysis.

Washington, DC

2016PRINCIPAL

Radames Cocco has more than 20 years of electrical design experience for both new construction and renovation projects including corporate, educational, healthcare, and light industrial facilities. He has conducted numerous field evaluations of normal and essential power distribution systems for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, light industrial facilities and commercial properties in the Southwest region of the United States.

Radames Cocco, PE, LEED APPhoenix

2016PRINCIPAL

“Bryan Cohen’s commitment to improving our financial processes, and his work ethic are exemplary. He is crucial to the mission of our firm. His depth of expertise in accounting practices is invaluable to the firm’s leadership. He understands that the success of the individual contributes to the success of DLR Group.”

Bryan Cohen, CPA, CGMALos Angeles

2016PRINCIPAL

“Jay Daubman’s dedication to DLR Group is unparalleled. His vast project experience and architectural knowledge provide the much needed leadership that DLR Group needs to groom and mentor our young design professionals. His project success, and ultimately the profitability of his projects, areproof to his skill and the value he brings to the firm.”

Jay Daubman, AIAOmaha

2016PRINCIPAL

Tom Gallagher, AIA

Tom Gallagher is a recognized expert in the design of performing and cultural arts facilities. In the New York studio, he brings 25 years experience in architectural and lighting design for more than 30 leading cultural arts entities including the Museum of Modem Art. In addition to artificial lighting design concepts, Tom is continuously advancing sustainable schemes using natural daylighting that are highly integrated into the architectural concepts.

New York

2016PRINCIPAL

“Under Tim Ganey’s leadership, the design culture in the Portland office has reached heights never before achieved. Tim is a talented design leader that brings exceptional leadership and growth opportunities to DLR Group. He is a proven leader in his field and exhibits all of the qualities that we associate with the title of Principal.”

Tim Ganey, AIA, LEED APPortland

2016PRINCIPAL

Monica Green has extensive experience in new construction and renovation projects for civic, courts, cultural arts, education, healthcare, preservation, and workplace. Her primary focus is supporting best practices in the application of green building techniques, sustainable resources and energy conservation.

Monica Green, FAIA, CSICleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

Raymond Heintel is an expert in the design and management of engineering for a wide variety of project types including healthcare, performing arts centers, preservation, workplace, and central energy/heating plants. He was formerly the Director of Facilities Engineering for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, responsible for facilities operations and maintenance for its 7.5 million square foot main campus.

Raymond Heintel, PE, RCDDCleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

“Ken Jandura exhibits the attributes of someone you truly want to have as a partner – willingness to help, highest professional demeanor and commitment, consummate knowledge of thought leadership in courts planning and design as well as other related market areas, and is recognized by his peers as a leader in the profession.”

Ken Jandura, AIAWashington, DC

2016PRINCIPAL

Matt Janiak is the Northeast Regional Leader, based in Cleveland. In his tenure with the firm, he has led a variety of complex, diverse and award-winning work, including education, healthcare, museums, performing arts facilities, and preservation projects for clients including the GSA, Playhouse Square, and Oberlin College.

Matthew Janiak, AIA, LEED APCleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

“Andrea Johnson is an extremely talented Workplace designer who brings exceptional leadership to DLR Group. Her work is exemplary and she is key design leader for clients like Boeing, Google, and other national clients. Her designs are consistently used in collateral for national pursuits and she exhibits all the qualities of a DLR Group Principal.”

Andrea Johnson Seattle

2016PRINCIPAL

“Taryn Kinney is the face of DLR Group K-12 Education in Texas and is winning work across the state. She is recognized as an expert in visioning for student-centered and future-ready facilities, speaking at SXSWedu, the National School Boards Association annual conference, and multiple educational events throughout Texas.”

Taryn Kinney, AIA, LEED APHouston

2016PRINCIPAL

“Mike Kros’ commitment to design excellence elevates the quality of our work and he is a valued mentor to our young architects. He has demonstrated leadership in the community as past president of the Omaha chapter of the AIA, he was the USGBC Flatwater Chapter volunteer of the year in 2013, and he mentors architectural students at the University of Nebraska.”

Mike Kros, AIA, LEED AP BD+COmaha

2016PRINCIPAL

Vince Leskosky, AIA, IIDA

Vince Leskosky has been the recipient of numerous design awards, including the Cleveland Arts Prize, in recognition of his significant achievements in architecture. He has a deep personal involvement spanning all aspects of design practice from architectural design and interior design to space planning, programming, project management, and consulting for projects across the country.

Cleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

“Around the globe the design industry is applying new architectural processes that blur the traditional boundaries between research and practice. Joe MacDonald is at the forefront of this movement, collaborating with DLR Group professionals, academia, other researchers, and a variety of industry partners to investigate the boundary of design innovation.”

Joe MacDonald, AIAPRINCIPAL

Seattle

2016

Jason Majerus leads a multi-disciplinary team of engineers in Cleveland. He has served as lead mechanical engineer and project manager on a variety of project types. His experience includes data centers, federal projects, healthcare, museums, office, and performing arts centers.

Jason Majerus, PE, CEMCleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

“Virginia Marquardt is a passionate advocate for staff, for the K-12 Studio, and for DLR Group’s success. Recently, Virginia showed her limitless commitment to the firm by relocating to the Sacramento office to strengthen the K-12 team and contribute to the overall office leadership. Virginia represents DLR Group nationally within the AIA and is passionately advancing our profession through her active involvement with the Young Architects Forum.”

Virginia Marquardt, AIA, LEED APSacramento

2016PRINCIPAL

“Aneetha McLellan is a leader and recognized within the industry for her Healthcare interior design expertise. She is passionate about building a thriving Healthcare Studio and has set a foundation for success in this market which is instrumental to the firm’s future. Her Healthcare design expertise and energy is also creating opportunities in all our sectors.”

Omaha

2016PRINCIPALAneetha McLellan, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C

Rebecca Olson leads the Healthcare Practice in Phoenix. She guides the business and strategic development for the Healthcare Studio as it expands in other market areas. She has performed contract negotiation, project management, facility and site development master planning, medical and laboratory programming, interior design, code review, contract document production, and contract administration services for more than 25 years.

Rebecca Olson, AIA, LEED APPhoenix

2016PRINCIPAL

“Craig Randock is a leader, active in the AIA, and by all measures a DLR Group Principal. He is the design leader for the high profile Madison Jail Adaptive Reuse project in downtown Phoenix. He is a talented designer and does an excellent job mentoring his design team.”

Craig Randock, AIAPhoenix

2016PRINCIPAL

“Jeremy Reding is an innovative designer who understands both the big picture and intricate details of each and every project. He is interested in design that explores the holistic aspects of a given environment, program, or brand through every scale and detail.”

Jeremy Reding, AIA, LEED APSeattle

2016PRINCIPAL

Ronald Reed, FAIA, IIDACleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

Ronald Reed has been involved with cultural and performing arts, education, federal, healthcare, office, and workplace design in a range of roles including programming, planning, design, and interiors. His commitment to design excellence has been recognized by his peers with more than 40 design awards from the AIA and IIDA. He has designed new corporate headquarters buildings for such companies as Invacare, B.F. Goodrich, and Parker Hannifin.

Peter Rutti is the Southwest Regional Leader, leading operations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Tucson. He brings a design approach focused on collaboration, listening to client needs, assessing project programs, giving design form, and delivering inspiring solutions. Peter has led design teams for some of the most complex and high profile performing arts centers in the United States. He understands how to design cultural arts facilities that resonate with audiences and communities.

Peter Rutti, AIAPhoenix

2016PRINCIPAL

“Vanessa Schutte work tirelessly to elevate learning for K-12 students across the Midwest. She focuses her energy and passions on the design intent of what her clients want and need. Vanessa takes the clients' goals and directions and composes them into a unified concept.”

Omaha

2016PRINCIPALVanessa Schutte, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

“Amarpreet Sethi is considered one of the top energy analysts in the country and she is essential in DLR Group’s objective to lead the 2030 Challenge. She works effectively across the firm as a member of the DLR Group Building Optimization Team. Her expertise is a differentiator and she is a key component in both BD pursuits and interviews.”

Amarpreet Sethi, BEMP, HBDPSeattle

2016PRINCIPAL

Paul Siemborski has extensive experience in cultural and performing arts, education, healthcare, restoration/adaptive reuse, and workplace. He has been involved in all phases of design from pre-design through construction administration. He has tremendous experience working in the public sector for not-for-profit organizations as well as public private partnerships.

Paul Siemborski, AIACleveland

2016PRINCIPAL

“Jason Tornquist is an exceptional structural engineer who’s collaborative and ingenuous style makes him a go to resource for design teams. Through a holistic approach, Jason is able to give a client broad options for how structural design can most simply and effectively fulfill project goals. This approach leads to cost savings, spatial efficiencies, sustainability, and creative building forms.”

Jason Tornquist, PE, SESeattle

2016PRINCIPAL

“With a background in architecture and school district administration, Sarah Woodhead brings a unique perspective to the K-12 Studio. She has led capital programs for some of the largest school systems in the country and has managed annual construction budgets ranging from $100M to $220M. Her sustainable design and pedagogy expertise is a differentiator for DLR Group.”

Sarah Woodhead, AIAWashington, DC

2016PRINCIPAL