Atlanta

Henry Cantwell

Director

NELSON

With over 30 years of Architectural experience, I partner with clients during programming to define the project goals in terms of use, budget, and quality. I lead Clients in exploration of various options to best achieve the stated goals and set the direction to ensure the successful completion of their projects to obtain those goals. I have a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology. I am involved with the Architectural Quality Improvement Committee that researches the latest trends in building science and how they are applied in practice. I am constantly reviewing the latest legal issues that affect the building industry and working with in the firm to develop strategies to allow project teams to navigate those issues. As the studio leader, I work with the project teams to create a consist repeatable project format to achieve success in design, efficiency in project execution, and quality control. It is my goal to create long term partnerships with our Clients and provide a consistently high level of service.

Diana Darling

CEO & Creative Director

The Architect’s Newspaper

Darling is CEO, creative director, and co-founder of The Architect’s Newspaper, celebrating its 20th year. The A|N media company consists of print and digital publications covering architecture and design news, as well as the Facades+ and TECH+ conferences. As A|N’s publisher, Darling won the AIA National Collaboration Award, Grassroots Preservation Award, and ASLA NY’s President’s Award. She began her publishing career as director of print production for The Gap’s European markets. She holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.

Steve Schohan

Marketing & Communications Manager

YKK AP

Steve Schohan is a marketing and communications manager at YKK AP America, where he develops marketing strategies and leads research efforts on emerging markets and trends, with an emphasis on driving industry product evolution and innovation. Schohan has more than 25 years of experience in the retail, construction, home improvement and consumer products industries. He has served as the vice president of QEP, a company involved with the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a comprehensive line of specialty tools and flooring products. Schohan also spent nearly 15 years with Dow Building Solutions.

Jason Ross

Technical Director

Gensler

Jason Ross, AIA, LEED Green Associate is a Technical Designer & Senior Associate for Gensler.  Jason’s knowledge of cutting-edge design, delivery, and construction technologies makes him an invaluable asset to delivering high-quality work with a focus on maintaining the functional integrity to make that biggest impact for his clients.  Jason has served project teams in both the project architect and project manager role on projects of varying size and scope. His experience with complex buildings gives him unique capabilities in all aspects of the architectural practice from early conceptual design to construction documentation and administration.

BJ Haisten

Senior Project Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie

BJ Haisten is a Senior Project Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie. He has worked as a PM in Construction for the past 15 years. Haisten has a B.S. in Building Construction from Auburn University.

Natasha Cox

Sr. Architect

NELSON

Natasha is a project architect with specialties in project management and team leadership and a strong aptitude for mentoring young professionals. She enjoys leading projects from design through construction, and her strengths include coordinating stakeholders, and negotiating winning design solutions.

Tracey Ford

Principal

EOA Architects

Shaped by her degrees in mathematics, philosophy and a masters in architecture, Tracey sees the built-world as an intrinsic design problem to solve. Making spaces rooted in intentional engagement has been a focus for Tracey, whether it be at the scale of the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center or the complexity of the Bento Nashville’s “Aparthotel”. For her, buildings must connect to their community and their site. Tracey’s local designs have focused on high-profile urban infill and mixed-use, multi-family projects, as well as leading the team for the Smyrna Ready Mix Corporate Headquarters. Her most intimate scale project was the reconstruction of her 1913 historic home on Fatherland Street after a devastating fire in 2016. The Phoenix on Fatherland, as it is called, has become a hub for celebrating musical and culinary events. Tracey became a firm Principal/Owner in 2015 with EOA becoming majority woman-owned in 2019.

Michael Wasyliw

Associate Principal

EOA Architects

Michael Wasyliw, AIA is an Associate Principal with EOA Architects. Growing up in Nashville, Michael has experienced the growth of the city firsthand and contributed to it since joining EOA Architects in 2014. Michael has worked on a variety of projects ranging from Nashville’s first modular multi-family project, Alloy at Tech Hill, to charter schools, mixed-use developments, and civic projects. He was the project architect for the Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM) corporate headquarters. Michael enjoys the collaborative nature of the profession and is constantly learning about new construction processes and materials that can further push a project to meet a client’s needs.

Henry Cantwell

Director

NELSON

With over 30 years of Architectural experience, I partner with clients during programming to define the project goals in terms of use, budget, and quality. I lead Clients in exploration of various options to best achieve the stated goals and set the direction to ensure the successful completion of their projects to obtain those goals. I have a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology. I am involved with the Architectural Quality Improvement Committee that researches the latest trends in building science and how they are applied in practice. I am constantly reviewing the latest legal issues that affect the building industry and working with in the firm to develop strategies to allow project teams to navigate those issues. As the studio leader, I work with the project teams to create a consist repeatable project format to achieve success in design, efficiency in project execution, and quality control. It is my goal to create long term partnerships with our Clients and provide a consistently high level of service.

Mo Wright

Director of Architectural Systems

Gate Precast

Mo has worked in the precast industry for nearly 20 years in a wide variety of positions including precast sales and marketing, estimating and project management. He has also been involved in several design-assist collaborations on large public and private projects. As marketing director, he is responsible for corporate communications as well as an education program for architects, owners and contractors regarding the unlimited options of using architectural and structural precast systems and the advancements made within the digital realm. His most recent speaking engagement was on the use of 3D printing within the precast industry and the workflow used to generate printed forms for use in prefabrication.

Kevin Landry

Senior Architect

Proficient at developing unique design solutions to address the needs of NELSON’s valued clients, Kevin is involved in all aspects of the design and construction process from schematic design to construction documentation development and construction administration. With a focus on retail mixed use design, emphasizes the importance of brand identity when developing concepts for projects at any scale. Kevin received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Lamar Wakefield

Principal

NELSON

By nurturing quality relationships with employees, clients, and contractors, Lamar’s emphasis on people permeates every aspect of the firm’s business. He channels his expertise and vast architectural implementation experience into a successfully executed project. Lamar has led several successful projects in the Atlanta metro region, including Avalon, Atlantic Station, and Fenton. His expertise in creating vibrant mixed-use developments that trigger further growth around sports venues, such as The Battery, is unprecedented.

Lauren Abernethy

Vice President

Braves Development Company

Lauren Abernethy is the Vice President, Marketing of Braves Development Company with the Atlanta Braves. She is responsible for the creation and implementation of the overall strategic marketing direction of The Battery Atlanta including development of compelling marketing and special events programming in efforts to increase customer traffic, tenant sales, digital footprint, and create mutually beneficial relationships with asset partners, retailers, advertisers, sponsors, grassroots organizations, and the surrounding business community.

Lauren has over 20 years’ experience in program development, public relations, and strategic marketing for property management across the Southeast with Simon Property Group serving in various positions including: Regional Vice President of Marketing, The Mills; Director of Marketing & Business Development of Lenox Square in Atlanta, GA; West Town Mall in Knoxville, TN; St. John’s Town Center in Jacksonville, FL, Melbourne Square in Melbourne, FL; and Biltmore Square in Asheville, NC.

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Lauren has lived in Atlanta for 12 years. She is a graduate of Mars Hill University in North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations & Art with a minor in Business Management.

Teresa O’Leary

Studio Director

NELSON

Responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of a project’s design, Teresa is deeply involved from preliminary site design and master planning to proposals and contracts. As Studio Leader with NELSON’s Mixed-Use practice, she ensures all protocols and processes are diligently being followed, while nurturing the growth of the practice and teammates. Teresa received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus.

Kurt Hartman

Senior Managing Director / Atlanta, GA

Hines

Mr. Hartman is a senior managing director and is responsible for securing and managing the development, acquisition and asset management of projects in the Southeast Region of the United States. He served on the Finance, Operations & Tenant Relations Committee. Since joining Hines in 1990, he has been involved in the development, financing, leasing and management of over 15 million square feet of office, retail and hospitality projects, and is actively pursuing new opportunities throughout the region.

Hartman received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

Tom Arsovski

Regional Mixed-Use Leader

NELSON

Tom is the Regional Mixed Use Leader for the Southeast specializing in Mixed-Use and Multi- Family Residential Design and Development. He has a broad knowledge of retail / mixed-use planning and construction as well as strength in strategic thinking and relationship management. For Tom, collaboration and gathering input from various sources is the best approach to innovative design, building his teams around that approach – crossing timelines and sometimes the globe to deliver best in practice solutions.

Jay Smith

Principal | Design Director

Duda|Paine

Jay is a design director at Duda|Paine Architects. His approach to design inspires and integrates the ideas of team members from all disciplines and levels of experience. Jay’s leadership across all phases of complex, large-scale projects is enhanced by his strength as a conceptual and analytical thinker. He recognizes the reciprocal relationship between ideas and making: the process of making can inform an idea, just as an idea can inform the process of making. Together, the two allow for new ideas and unexpected results to emerge.

Henry Cantwell

Director

NELSON

With over 30 years of Architectural experience, I partner with clients during programming to define the project goals in terms of use, budget, and quality. I lead Clients in exploration of various options to best achieve the stated goals and set the direction to ensure the successful completion of their projects to obtain those goals. I have a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology. I am involved with the Architectural Quality Improvement Committee that researches the latest trends in building science and how they are applied in practice. I am constantly reviewing the latest legal issues that affect the building industry and working with in the firm to develop strategies to allow project teams to navigate those issues. As the studio leader, I work with the project teams to create a consist repeatable project format to achieve success in design, efficiency in project execution, and quality control. It is my goal to create long term partnerships with our Clients and provide a consistently high level of service.

Holly Gotfredson

President

American Metalcraft

We provide quality custom architectural metal products to curtain wall contractors, general contractors and installers nationwide. I enjoy bringing the architect’s vision to life with our custom metal products – nurturing it from design into reality.

I spent the first part of my career in the creative world – working at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and then moving onto a marketing and advertising professional path for the next decade. I entered the world of manufacturing and was amazed at the artistry and effort that goes into each piece, each project. I feel like this gives me a unique perspective in merging the aesthetic goals for a project with the nuts and bolts of bringing it to fruition.

I purchased American Metalcraft, Inc. from my family in 2017 and am honored to carry on the legacy that my father in law started in 1986. Our rainscreen systems, custom sunshades, infill, perforated and shadowbox panels, brake metal and column covers grace the LG Headquarters in New Jersey, Philly Live in Philadelphia, PA, The Research Center at the University of Idaho, Fort Bliss Hospital in El Paso, Texas and the 14th Street Bridge in Atlanta just to name a few. With AMI’s thirty-six years of experience and work nationwide, clients trust American Metalcraft and I am excited to be part of its story.

Teresa O’Leary

Studio Director

NELSON

Responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of a project’s design, Teresa is deeply involved from preliminary site design and master planning to proposals and contracts. As Studio Leader with NELSON’s Mixed-Use practice, she ensures all protocols and processes are diligently being followed, while nurturing the growth of the practice and teammates. Teresa received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus.

Madison Galloway

BIM/VDC Coordinator

Hoar Construction

Madison Galloway is a BIM/VDC Coordinator with Hoar Construction. Working out of the Atlanta office, Madison handles all 3D site logistics, 4D animations and helps support project MEP coordination. Her favorite aspect of her job is helping project teams win new pursuits.

Alexandria Champagne

Senior Preconstruction Manager

New South Construction

Alex joined New South Construction in 2013 and works as a senior preconstruction manager overseeing all preconstruction efforts for the firm’s active multifamily market. Alex enjoys collaborating with the design team and leading her internal team on projects from conceptual design to the beginning of construction. Within the industry, Alex has been involved with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Young Leadership Program for eight years where she served as a council member until 2022. Alex received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she frequently returns as a guest lecturer to inspire the next generation of AEC professionals.

Rebecca Churio

Senior Project Manager

NELSON

Rebecca is a Senior Project Manager at NELSON Worldwide. She specializes in Mixed-Use and Office design, overseeing projects from schematics to construction. Rebecca’s diverse background has led her to be a Speaker at the Venice Biennale in 2016 while also winning numerous awards such as “AIA GA Design Student Award” 2020. During her time at NELSON, she has managed numerous projects including The Interlock and Trilith Live. Rebecca’s approach to design is shaped by electric experiences in varying fields within architecture. She is driven by an interest in how design affects our environment at different scales and strives to improve our built environment.

Tom Arsovski

Regional Mixed-Use Leader

NELSON

Tom is the Regional Mixed Use Leader for the Southeast specializing in Mixed-Use and Multi- Family Residential Design and Development. He has a broad knowledge of retail / mixed-use planning and construction as well as strength in strategic thinking and relationship management. For Tom, collaboration and gathering input from various sources is the best approach to innovative design, building his teams around that approach – crossing timelines and sometimes the globe to deliver best in practice solutions.

Diana Darling

CEO & Creative Director

The Architect’s Newspaper

Darling is CEO, creative director, and co-founder of The Architect’s Newspaper, celebrating its 20th year. The A|N media company consists of print and digital publications covering architecture and design news, as well as the Facades+ and TECH+ conferences. As A|N’s publisher, Darling won the AIA National Collaboration Award, Grassroots Preservation Award, and ASLA NY’s President’s Award. She began her publishing career as director of print production for The Gap’s European markets. She holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.