Agenda

Dionne Darling has been with The A|N Media Group for over six years. As A|N’s Associate Publisher, she manages A|N’s Texas headquarters and handles accounts in the West, Southwest and Europe territories. Dionne has over 28 years of direct B2B sales, management and business development experience.

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

John Steingraeber, AIA, CDT is an Architect with Miller Dunwiddie where he works on aviation, education and worship projects. He has 12 years of experience in architecture and has been at Miller Dunwiddie since 2016. John has an MArch from the University of Minnesota, a BA in English from St. John’s University (MN) and an AAS in Cabinetry from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Prior to architecture, John was a Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound and a cabinetmaker specializing in custom furniture and millwork. Outside of his work at Miller Dunwiddie he also serves as Secretary of Twin Cities German Immersion School’s Building Company and Treasurer of Girl Scout Troop 57317.

David McWilliams, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is an Architect, Project Manager, and Associate with Miller Dunwiddie. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is skilled at bringing projects through design, document development, and construction. David was an integral member of the design team for the Silver Ramp and led the architectural team through 3+ years of construction. He holds a B.S. in Architecture and Masters of Architecture degrees from the University of Minnesota. David enjoys many hobbies that enrich his architectural practice, including gardening, woodworking, home improvement, and writing. He most enjoys spending time with his wife, and two children.

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

Josh joined Knutson in 2018 as a project manager before being promoted to project executive in 2022. He has over 20 years of construction experience with expertise in healthcare and K-12 markets. Josh’s calm demeanor, knowledge base and communication style ensures subcontractors and owners alike are comfortable with each project. His favorite part of every project is turning over the keys to the owner and seeing the smiling faces of those that get to enjoy the new space. Recent projects Josh has worked on include Northfield Public Schools, Rochester Public Schools and Mayo Clinic’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building.

Josh holds a BS in Building Construction from the University of Florida, is a DBIA Associate, and holds LEED AP, BD+C and B+ Best Value certifications. He serves on the MN Laborers Vacation Fund Board of Trustees, completed the AGC Advanced Management program in 2019 and was in the 2022 class of Leadership Greater Rochester.

Greg Ramseth is a Project Manager who leads the Education, Science & Community practice in HDR’s Minneapolis office. He has 21 years of experience as a team member and leader designing technically complex, fast-paced projects and strategic and master planning efforts. In the “Seller-Doer” role at HDR, Greg is responsible for building relationships, business development, and seeing projects through from inception to occupancy. One of the genuine highlights of Greg’s career has been partnering with Mayo Clinic on the Kellen Research Building and now on the Rochester campus Research Space Master Plan. Supporting the shift in the research paradigm embodied in the Kellen Building was the topic of a presentation given at last year’s Tradeline Research Facilities conference. Greg is a licensed Architect in Wisconsin and has a Bachelor’s of Mathematics with a minor in Studio Art from Dartmouth College.

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.

Alex Haecker has over 25 years of professional experience in design, architecture, historic preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation. Alex has worked on a wide array of projects during the course of his career, but has focused on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, urban infill, and workplace environments. Along with his architecture practice he is deeply committed to serving the community by both serving on non-profit boards and being a past 3 term Commissioner on the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. This dedication, both professionally and personally, affords him the extensive knowledge of historic renovations, additions, and renovations of existing buildings and spaces. His work encompasses residential, municipal, non-profit, educational and corporate clients across the nation.

John Greene has over 6 years of professional experience in design, digital fabrication, architecture, historic preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation. Before entering the profession, John completed a two-year apprenticeship with a master carpenter in mid-coast Maine after a long period of moving around the country in pursuit of good snowboarding. He relishes the opportunity to collaborate with construction professionals to find innovative solutions. In addition to his professional work John teaches an undergraduate conceptual drawing course in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. John is inspired by architectural processes that synthesize the needs of the community, create joy in the built environment, and respect the individuality of how each person occupies space.

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

Brian White is the Technical Manager for the Americas Insulating Glass team at H.B. Fuller Company, where he manages research and development and technical service for North America. Brian has been with H.B. Fuller for 10 years, starting as a scientist developing insulating glass sealants and gaining experience and familiarity within the fenestration industry. Currently, he is active in the Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance (IGMA), Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and supports activities in ASTM and the National Glass Association (NGA). He earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota.

As Global Director, Sustainability & ESG, Sneh Kumar is responsible for the development and execution of strategy to deliver an increasingly sustainable product offering to customers and stakeholders. He is focused on product design and certification, along with supply chain transparency, and optimization of the overall manufacturing footprint to achieve Arconic’s sustainability commitments. With more than 20 years in the building products industry, Sneh has been involved in the commercialization of over 40 high-performance building facade products and has received multiple patent grants. He is a visionary leader with proven abilities to solve complex and relevant problems to unlock business value. Sneh has been actively involved with industry associations, architects and customers and has served on the Board of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). He is an invited speaker and panelist at multiple industry conferences.

Curtain Wall & Façade Specialist for the Strategic Accounts Division of STI Specified Technologies, covering the central United States and Canada.

Aaron joined STI Specified Technologies in 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in construction materials. He has conducted firestop trainings for STI, The International Firestop Council and to a variety of groups including; architects, engineers, consultants, code officials, inspectors and all types of trades. He is certified at Level 2 of Firestop Instructional Training (FIT II).

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.

As Director of Operations, Sara Rubenstein handles the daily management of Henning Larsen’s New York office. Since joining Henning Larsen in July 2018 she has become invaluable, leading the business and tying New York operations together with Henning Larsen’s offices around the world. Sara is a registered architect with many years of experience delivering full service projects, designing and managing complex projects, and leading project teams.

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.

Andrea Zani is the Building Physics and Sustainability Leader at Permasteelisa North America where he is responsible for managing and leading the Building Physics team in delivering high-performance curtain wall systems for all North American projects. Andrea is also involved in innovative design concepts and advanced simulation techniques with the goal of improving user comfort, increasing energy efficiency, and decreasing carbon emissions.
Currently, he is a Member of Society of Facade Engineering and co-chair of the North-America Hub, active in FTI Advocacy and Embodied Carbon committee and he collaborates with LBNL Window Group and CBE Berkeley on several research activities.

Andrea holds a master degree and Ph.D in Building Engineering from the Politecnico of Milan.

Jeffrey has 17 years of experience in the industry, 16 of those with Enclos. He is an engineer, architect, and researcher who focuses on the design and performance of advanced building enclosure technologies. In his role with the Advanced Technology Studio, he leads a team of designers and engineers who explore technology transfer and solutions from other disciplines to compliment Enclos’ time-tested competencies in design and engineering. He completed a Ph.D. in Architecture at the University of Southern California where he was an Oakley Fellow and studied innovation theory and leadership extensively.

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

Alex Terzich is a registered architect specializing in custom facade design and detailing, and the development of high-performance technical solutions for complex projects. Alex is an Associate Vice President at HGA in Minneapolis, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Nat Madson is a design principal at HGA with over 15 years of experience working on a range of arts, civic, and education projects.

Passionate about architecture’s transformative impact on the social life of the city, his recent projects include Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, Mills Hall and the Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies at Bowdoin College in Maine, as well as the Blake Early Learning Center in Hopkins, MN. Nat is the recipient of the Rapson Traveling Fellowship, and holds a Master of Architecture from the university of Minnesota where he frequently teaches both graduate and undergraduate level design studios.

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

Lindsey Evenson excels at space planning and creating individualized solutions to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. With more than 20 years of experience working in the healthcare industry, she effectively manages and coordinates with consultants and equipment vendors to create a well-organized and seamless process from design conception through the end of construction. Working closely with user groups, she helps to establish overall project goals and keeps teams on track throughout the duration of the project. Her combined experience with interior design and architecture offers unique perspectives to design challenges. She successfully works within budgets to find materials, finishes, and furniture solutions that meet the clients’ needs and the overall design aesthetics.

LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador

While growing up Cara went through cycles of prioritizing her joy for the arts and focusing on analytical subjects of math and science. From painting, mixed media, and decorative arts to being on the math team, Cara often was pulled in what she thought to be opposite directions by these two different interests. Since joining Perkins&Will Cara has been able to meld creativity and analytics into a data-driven approach that informs creative solutions throughout the design process. She focuses on applying an evidence-based practice to understand the needs of the user and integrates these findings to user-focused designs. Cara is interested in the way people interact with their everyday environments and the impact of building design on physical health, well-being, safety, and inclusivity. She thrives on the complexities of medical and health sciences education projects and looks to translate the unique needs of each client into innovative, user-driven learning environments that support the future of health education.

As Operations Director Cara uses her ability to synthesize data and creatively connect the dots on processes and people to empower and encourage collaboration across project teams. Using her intuition, curiosity for the business of design, and strategic approach Cara contributes to the development of project and studio processes while laying the foundation for future leaders in the Minneapolis studio. Her perspective as a young Architect enables us to imagine and plan for the future of the profession and her commitment to excellence ensures that our studio continues to operate successfully as Perkins&Will Minneapolis collectively works to design for the greater good.

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.

Dionne Darling has been with The A|N Media Group for over six years. As A|N’s Associate Publisher, she manages A|N’s Texas headquarters and handles accounts in the West, Southwest and Europe territories. Dionne has over 28 years of direct B2B sales, management and business development experience.

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.