January 11, 2024
HED announces new Principals, Associate Principals, and Associates in 2024
Congratulations to our newest Principals, Associate Principals, and Associates!
Please join us in celebrating the contributions of our newest Principals, whose continued leadership has been a driving force behind the positive impact we bring to our clients and communities:
Todd Drouillard, AIA
With over twenty-five years of practice in architecture, project management, and dedicated client service, Todd leads HED’s Manufacturing & Product Development sector as its National Business Leader. He oversees integrated architectural and engineering teams in the development and implementation of strategies for quality project execution within highly technical and demanding environments. He is instrumental in providing reliable, state-of-the-art design services to global brands, leading teams in the United States and abroad to meet their evolving needs. He is also active in the architecture community. Currently, he is serving a term as the President of AIA Michigan, and previously has held roles as the AIA Michigan Board Secretary, as the Director of AIA Detroit, as a Director on the Michigan Architectural Foundation Board (MAF), and most recently on the State of Michigan Construction Code Commission, representing the architecture discipline.
David Klug, PE, HBPD, LFA
A seasoned engineering leader with a reputation for expertise in conceptual design, energy modeling and optimization, life cycle analysis, and green building design, David serves as the Mechanical Engineering Leader of HED’s mechanical design group, where he guides multidiscipline teams on a variety of project typologies and scales. David has been instrumental in advancing HED’s commitments to advancing sustainable design, spearheading HED’s commitment to the Carbon Leadership Forum's MEP 2040 Challenge. With over a decade of experience in the A/E industry, David’s advancing leadership of HED’s national engineering practice will continue to deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions that deliver measurable positive impact to clients.
And please join us in congratulating our newest Associate Principals and Associates. These individuals come from across disciplines, and their dedication to client service, innovation, and design excellence is reflected in their work and conduct.
Congratulations to our newest Associate Principals:
• Steven Crook, PE, SE
• Brian Fiander, PE, LEED AP BD+C
• Matt Smerud, PE, LEED Green Associate
• Karen Szostak, SHRM-SCP
• Catherine Van Leer, AIA
And to our newest Associates:
• Steve Carter
• Amanda Gioia, RA, ACP
• Tom Hoff, PE
• Steve Jackson, RAS, CAPS, CGP, CGB
• Denise Ramos, NCIDQ
• Donovan Rivas, PE
These promotions mark the close of a strong year and reflect the positive impact these individuals’ contributions create for our clients, communities, and our firm. Thank you and congratulations to each of you!
Please join us in celebrating the contributions of our newest Principals, whose continued leadership has been a driving force behind the positive impact we bring to our clients and communities:
Todd Drouillard, AIA
With over twenty-five years of practice in architecture, project management, and dedicated client service, Todd leads HED’s Manufacturing & Product Development sector as its National Business Leader. He oversees integrated architectural and engineering teams in the development and implementation of strategies for quality project execution within highly technical and demanding environments. He is instrumental in providing reliable, state-of-the-art design services to global brands, leading teams in the United States and abroad to meet their evolving needs. He is also active in the architecture community. Currently, he is serving a term as the President of AIA Michigan, and previously has held roles as the AIA Michigan Board Secretary, as the Director of AIA Detroit, as a Director on the Michigan Architectural Foundation Board (MAF), and most recently on the State of Michigan Construction Code Commission, representing the architecture discipline.
David Klug, PE, HBPD, LFA
A seasoned engineering leader with a reputation for expertise in conceptual design, energy modeling and optimization, life cycle analysis, and green building design, David serves as the Mechanical Engineering Leader of HED’s mechanical design group, where he guides multidiscipline teams on a variety of project typologies and scales. David has been instrumental in advancing HED’s commitments to advancing sustainable design, spearheading HED’s commitment to the Carbon Leadership Forum's MEP 2040 Challenge. With over a decade of experience in the A/E industry, David’s advancing leadership of HED’s national engineering practice will continue to deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions that deliver measurable positive impact to clients.
And please join us in congratulating our newest Associate Principals and Associates. These individuals come from across disciplines, and their dedication to client service, innovation, and design excellence is reflected in their work and conduct.
Congratulations to our newest Associate Principals:
• Steven Crook, PE, SE
• Brian Fiander, PE, LEED AP BD+C
• Matt Smerud, PE, LEED Green Associate
• Karen Szostak, SHRM-SCP
• Catherine Van Leer, AIA
And to our newest Associates:
• Steve Carter
• Amanda Gioia, RA, ACP
• Tom Hoff, PE
• Steve Jackson, RAS, CAPS, CGP, CGB
• Denise Ramos, NCIDQ
• Donovan Rivas, PE
These promotions mark the close of a strong year and reflect the positive impact these individuals’ contributions create for our clients, communities, and our firm. Thank you and congratulations to each of you!