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ON THE MOVE O’CONNELL ROBERTSON PROMOTES FIVE KEY STAFF MEMBERS O’Connell Robertson recently recognized five staff members earning associate or senior associate titles through the firm’s Associate Program, which serves to recognize and encourage high impact employees who improve firm operations and contribute to the success and growth of the firm. “The unique strengths and contributions of these key team members at O’Connell Robertson are making a significant impact on our clients, firm culture and operations,” said Amy Jones, President. “We look forward to their continued contributions and leadership in their areas of expertise and beyond.” Jayna Duke has been with the firm for 10 years, serves as the firm’s interiors practice leader, and is a registered interior designer and LEED accredited professional. Duke’s experience includes a variety of healthcare and education projects, ranging from new hospitals and medical office buildings to athletic facilities and new schools. Duke earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in interior design from Texas State University. Becky Winovitch is a registered architect with 21 years of experience in planning and design for many of the firm’s projects, with a strong focus on technical resolution of design documents. She has been instrumental for the firm in additions, renovations, new buildings and interior finish-out projects. Winovitch holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Louisiana State University and is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute. Misela Vandewalle, a registered architect, brings the firm nearly a decade of experience in the planning, design and production of various facilities. Through design solutions tailored to the project mission, she shapes flexible learning environments that embrace diverse learning styles and promote innovation. Vandewalle has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture. Kyle Fisher is a registered engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry as a DDC Controls and mechanical contractor project manager. Fisher oversees the commissioning process in addition to designing steam, water, and air HVAC installations.

Fisher holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Jeremy Zorn is a registered engineer with more than 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer and possesses significant expertise in specification writing and product selection of power distributions, lighting systems, fire detection, alarm, emergency power and grounding. Zorn earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University. O’Connell Robertson is a full-service architecture and engineering firm whose mission-driven approach creates education and healthcare environments that enrich the lives of the people they were designed to serve. JEAN CARR TAKES THE HELM AS SCJ’S PRESIDENT/ CEO Jean Carr became president and CEO of SCJ Alliance in October. Carr and former CEO Perry Shea founded the company 12 years ago along with Bob Jewell. The three of them have anticipated this transition for a number of years. Shea is now the chief business development officer, continuing his role as one of the firm’s lead practice builders. He will focus on advancing growing markets, such as cable and rail propelled transit systems, which include urban gondolas. In addition to the CEO change, SCJ welcomed the firm’s hundredth employee, this one in SCJ’s Centralia, Washington, office. The company also has offices in Lacey, Seattle, Ballard, Vancouver, Spokane, and Wenatchee, Washington, and another in Boulder, Colorado. Project teams often include people from multiple offices who work together virtually, creating dynamic groups that seamlessly collaborate with each other. SCJ Alliance is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, transportation planning and design, landscape architecture, environmental and urban planning, and public outreach. The privately-held firm has been nationally recognized multiple times for growth, award-winning projects, and as a great place to work.

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from welding to yoga – and most of them are free. Isn’t that better than staying in and binge watching Better call Saul or some other such thing? 7)Embrace your hobbies. The right hobbies can help you meet other people, learn new stuff, and see the world differently. That’s good! It will keep you fresh. Make it happen. We either grow or die. That applies to firms and the people in them. I don’t know about you, but I plan to keep on growing – and to stay fresh! MARK ZWEIG is Zweig Group’s chairman and founder. Contact him at mzweig@zweiggroup.com.

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