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ON THE MOVE O’CONNELL ROBERTSON ANNOUNCES 2022 SHAREHOLDER CLASS O’Connell Robertson has welcomed the largest group of new shareholders in the firm’s history, through a 2022 Share Ownership Plan that broadens and diversifies the firm’s ownership group and further strengthens the company’s future vision of dynamic growth. These firm leaders represent and excel in various aspects of the company’s business with a relentless desire to improve the firm and foster their own and their peers’ professional development. While each of these individuals brings a different strength to the firm, all contribute to the firm’s mission at the highest level and model the corporate values of integrity, dedication, professionalism, creativity, and courage while being team-oriented. “These new shareholders are champions of our purpose, leading our team in the pursuit of our vision. We are thrilled to welcome them to the ownership group of O’Connell Robertson. This group adds a diversity of thought and expertise that will support our girm’s continued success at the highest level,” said Amy Jones, president/CEO. The 2022 new share owners include:
for 15 years and is an associate principal. She serves as the director of architectural quality – a key position in ensuring high quality design standards and technical development of staff. With 25 years of experience in the planning and design of K-12, higher education, and healthcare facilities, Becky brings tremendous experience to the firm’s quality assurance program and career development for staff. Jason Reed joined O’Connell Robertson more than 13 years ago. He was elevated to associate principal in 2020. He is the director of construction administration. Jason works on academic and healthcare projects – lending guidance during the design phase and ensuring project integrity during the construction phase. Danny Cornejo has been with O’Connell Robertson for eight years. He was elevated to an associate principal this year. As a regional business development director, Danny has cultivated many trusted relationships with some of the firm’s most valued clients in K-12 and higher education and healthcare organizations. recently celebrated his 25th year of service with O’Connell Robertson. As a senior associate and mechanical engineering leader, Louis is highly specialized in HVAC and plumbing systems and mentors many of the firm’s next generation of engineers. He has worked on nearly every project O’Connell Robertson has Louis Cornoyer, PE,
done for the University of Texas at Austin including historic building renovations, Texas Union, and Texas Memorial Stadium expansion, to name a few. Casey Nicholson, RA, is a senior associate and project director/ architect at O’Connell Robertson. With the firm more than eight years, she specializes in the education market having worked with many colleges and school districts in Austin and the surrounding region. She enjoys collaborating with clients to ensure a finished project supports their mission and educational goals. Kim Pham, EIT, is a senior associate who has been with O’Connell Robertson more than 15 years. She is an electrical EIT and low voltage designer with a focus on healthcare and educational facilities. Misela Gonzales-Vandewalle, AIA, is a senior associate and architect at O’Connell Robertson, Misela has supported the complex project development of numerous academic buildings, creating environments that encourage innovation, foster security, and empower individuals.
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O’Connell Robertson is an integrated architecture, engineering and interior design firm with a mission of bringing value to clients through creative problem solving and design that positively impacts communities across Texas. A multi-disciplined make-up and variety of markets combine to create a dynamic firm poised to maximize the strong foundation of 72 continuous years in business.
Jayna Duke, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, director of interior design and a principal at O’Connell Robertson. With more than 14 years of interiors- focused design experience, her work reflects the individual missions that drive each project while supporting their occupants to reach every goal. Becky Winovitch, RA, CDT, has been with O’Connell Robertson
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need and demand for the services from our industry remain high. Now, go express your gratitude to those people who are important to you, and find ways to make that a regular practice in your life and throughout your company. Brock Hoskins is president and CEO of Garver. Connect with him on LinkedIn . “I’m thankful for how passionate our people are about excelling. They work hard, smart, and together to be our clients’ most trusted advisors.”
BROCK HOSKINS , from page 3
Next, it should be easy for all of us to be grateful for our clients. Without our clients, we would have nothing and would all have to go home. None of them are required to hire us – ever. But we are thankful they do. And when they do hire us – particularly under QBS – we know they wanted us more than any other company. We are mindful of that as we deliver our best and earn their trust. Finally, we can all be thankful for the strength of our industry. Our markets depend on our services for an acceptable quality of life. The public needs us for safe buildings, highways, airports, bridges, and drinking water, and we are passionate about providing our services to meet those needs. And, despite the division we are experiencing in our country, the
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