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Wendel Names New Associate Principals

Categories: Buffalo, Company News, Richmond, Williamsville

Wendel, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management firm, is pleased to announce that the following employees have been appointed to the position of Associate Principal: Jaya Easley, CID; Lauren Glose, PE (VA); Andrew Kelkenberg, EIT; Josh Lingle, CCNP; Justin Parish, RA (NY); Maria Szefler; and Linda Thompson. This appointment recognizes these professionals for their exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence.

Jaya Easley, CID has more than 15 years’ experience as an Interior Designer and has been with Wendel for more than eight years. Her past experience as an in-house designer for a major regional real estate developer has provided her with extensive knowledge of every aspect of commercial planning and design. Through her job experience at Wendel, she has had the opportunity to work on diverse projects and has gained a keen understanding of the construction process and project management skills.

Lauren Glose, PE (VA) is an Environmental Engineer and Business Development professional who has been with Wendel for 11 years. She works with municipalities, water/wastewater authorities, schools, and private industries to study, plan, design, and construct energy efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. Lauren has a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University and an MS in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Water Works Association, and the Virginia Water Environment Association. In her spare time, Lauren volunteers with various K-12 Schools to promote STEM and participates in waterway and parks cleanup programs in her community.

Andrew Kelkenberg, EIT has been working in various capacities in the construction industry for the last 12 years. Since 2011, Andrew has assumed Project Management positions while completing his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Since then, Andrew has managed projects ranging from $2 million to $27 million in base contract values, with responsibilities including the review of contract drawings and specifications, the determination of work scope and schedule, direct communication with subcontractors and clients, and processing changes in contract scope.

Josh Lingle, CCNP has been with Wendel for 18 years and has been heavily involved in designing and building the firm’s IT infrastructure. Josh has shown himself to be a natural leader and trusted advisor. His depth of skill and technical expertise have greatly contributed to the reliable and robust technologies that have allowed the IT group to support organizational growth.

Justin Parish, RA (NY) has more than ten years of architectural work experience and eight years with Wendel. He has worked on a number of different project types including, K-12 schools, midrise mixed use commercial buildings, multifamily housing, and hotels. He is involved from initial concept through programing, design, and construction. When approaching projects, he has a keen focus on project feasibility. His experience allows for smart design development. Invested in the education market, Justin recently volunteered for the Emerging Professionals Committee of AIA Buffalo/WNY for portfolio reviews of students from the University at Buffalo.

Maria Szefler has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. Her skills have been applied to a wide range of projects including the City of Buffalo curb and sidewalks, City of Poughkeepsie, and City of Auburn water system upgrade, and the NYPA Energy Services Programs for the University at Buffalo. Maria is experienced in all elements of construction and is known for her skills as a community liaison.

Linda Thompson has been in the industry for over 30 years, 25 of which have been with Wendel. As the firm’s Controller, Linda oversees the operations of the accounting department and prepares the company’s monthly financial reports and revenue projections. She also works with Wendel’s outside accounting firm with the preparation of the annual Federal Acquisition Regulation overhead audit, Financial Statement Review and income tax filings and coordinates and maintains the annual budget process. Linda graduated from SUNY Oswego with her BS in Accounting.

Wendel Names New Principals

Categories: Company News, Richmond, Williamsville

Wendel, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management firm, is pleased to announce elevated owners. Newly appointed Principals include Christian Creswell CID, LEED AP; John Havrilla, PE and James Winde, PE, LEED AP. This appointment recognizes professionals for their exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence.

Christian Creswell CID, LEED AP is on the Board of Directors and an Interior Designer in Wendel’s Richmond, VA office. She provides our clients with sound design ideas coupled with a creative approach and works to gain a thorough understanding of the client’s needs. With over 20 years of experience, Christian focuses on corporate clients, and helps cultivate and maintain relationships with local real estate brokers and developers.

John Havrilla, PE is a Board Member and the Director of Alternative Fuels at Wendel He is a knowledgeable energy executive with a strong financial background and over 40 years of industry experience. John has a BS in electrical engineering and is a NY registered professional engineer. John has extensive knowledge and experience in alternative fuel technologies including electric, compressed natural gas, propane, and hydrogen/fuel cell technologies including project work for fueling and maintenance facilities and economic analysis of alternative fuel implementations.

James Winde, PE, LEED AP has 25 years of experience in the engineering industry, 15 of which are with Wendel. In his role as Director of the Mechanical Engineering team, he is heavily involved in the leadership and professional development of the 17 employees across four of Wendel’s offices. Jim focuses on in-depth engineering knowledge which instills a high level of trust with clients. Over the course of his career, he has engineered well over 200 large-scale renovation and facility improvement projects. His dedication to new and innovative technologies continues to keep Wendel at the leading edge of industry trends.

Wendel Named #19 on Best Places to Work in Virginia List

Categories: Company News, Richmond, Washington, DC

Wendel was recently ranked #19 in the Large Employer Category (250+ employees) on the 2018 Best Places to Work in Virginia list. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefitting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The 2018 Best Places to Work in Virginia list is made up of 100 companies.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

– Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity;
– Be a publicly or privately held business;
– Have a facility in the state of Virginia;
– Have at least 15 employees working in the state of Virginia; and
– Be in business a minimum of 1 year.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Virginia. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Virginia, and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final ranking. Wendel has also been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western NY, where the company is headquartered.

The final rankings of the Best Places to Work in Virginia were announced at an awards luncheon on February 1, 2018 at The Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Virginia program, visit www.BestPlacesToWorkVA.com.

WENDEL ACQUIRES ADG AND FIVE BUGLES, EXPANDS PRESENCE AND INCREASES CAPABILITIES

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Wendel, a nationally recognized design, construction and energy services company (ESCO), is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Architectural Design Group, LLC (ADG), a leader in architectural design and planning in Wisconsin, to enhance its service offering and market reach in the Midwest United States.

ADG’s expertise encompasses healthcare and educational facilities, as well as municipal and public safety services. United by a common culture, Wendel and ADG share a commitment of customer service, collaboration, and sustainable and energy efficient design. Together we have delivered excellence in the fields of architecture, design and construction for over 100 years.

In addition to acquiring ADG, Wendel is also gaining Five Bugles, ADG’s planning and design services division focused solely on the public safety service industry. Five Bugles will become a division of Wendel, retaining its brand and commitment to public safety and emergency services in the Midwest. Wendel plans to take the design expertise Five Bugles brings to all locations across the U.S. where Wendel has a presence.

The expansion to Eau Claire, Wisconsin represents Wendel’s growing geographic footprint and complements the company’s existing presence in nearby Minneapolis, MN, as well as all of the regions where Wendel operates. Joining the Wendel team are 22 staff, including Principals Steve Gausman, AIA, NCARB, David Kimball, AIA, CSI, CCS and David Cihasky, AIA.

“We are truly excited about the growth Wendel is experiencing nation-wide,” said Stewart Haney, President & CEO. “Acquiring ADG and Five Bugles increases our capabilities in the strategic areas that align with our current and future growth plans.”

“Joining forces was a natural fit,” said Steve Gausman, AIA, NCARB. “With Wendel’s deep customer relationships, strong brand, innovative design solutions and a recognized portfolio of best-in-class projects across the nation, we will be able to deliver additional services and added value to our clients as well as provide new opportunities for our employees as part of a larger company.”