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:

Kenneth Golovko, PE, NCEES, LEED AP BD+C
A seasoned leader of multidisciplinary teams working in highly matrixed organizations, Ken Golovko has been involved with challenges across the building disciplines, as well as each phase of development. A classically trained Mechanical Engineer, Ken began his career with the energy operations group at Nestle Brands, solidifying a career-long passion for sustainable design. With more than 25 years of experience including contracting, technical sales, engineering and team leadership, Ken leads HED’s national engineering practice to deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions that deliver measurable positive impact to clients.

Anna MacDougall, PMP, RIBA
Anna MacDougall is a skilled project manager and architect with extensive experience in the design and delivery of award-winning buildings of all scales, leading high-profile construction and masterplan projects. She has extensive experience in complex and sensitive community engagement and consultation as well as technical leadership and staff development. Her background in urban design gives her an in-depth understanding into how people use, and relate to, their spatial environments, and she has a passion for working collaboratively with clients, consultants and stakeholders alike, turning visions into beautiful and fully functional realities. Anna was educated in the UK but is now a permanent resident of California, focusing on project and design delivery operations leadership on the West Coast.

Eric Speenburgh, PE, ATD
Eric Speenburgh is a leader within HED’s electrical engineering group, focusing within the mission critical sector. An electrical engineer who is well versed in all aspects of his discipline, his experience, and skills in designing power systems include sizing and coordinating integral components to a power distribution system, making him a vital member of the electrical group. Eric has been involved in projects from initial design through construction, final testing, commissioning, and operational checkout. He routinely leverages his varied and complex project experience to improve client outcomes and is a mentor and thought leader within the industry.

Scott Whitebone, AIA, NCARB
With over twenty years of experience as an architect, Scott Whitebone is skilled at managing large, multi-phased projects and has worked within multiple sectors including, healthcare, hospitality, civic, housing, and corporate and commercial markets. He takes a pragmatic approach to design, listening and learning from his clients throughout the process. A senior architect and pivotal team leader, Scott acts as a key mentor within the Chicago office and across the firm. He is passionate about mentoring, client advocacy, and ensuring the success of projects through collaboration and team building.


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:
• Scott Berge, AIA, LEED AP
• Megan Crawford, PE
• Todd Drouillard, AIA, NCARB
• Steven Goldfarb, RCDD
• Jon Howard, AIA, NCARB, CDT
• Daniel Jaconetti, AIA, LEED AP
• Richard Kaiser, PE
• Katherine Kalant, AIA, NCARB
• Marilee Lloyd, AIA
• Scott Morgan, PE
• Emily Perez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
• Lauren Roller, PE
• Bernard Vilza, AIA

And to our newest Associates:
• Samantha Aisawa
• Jeffrey Cilley
• Nick Clark, AIA, NCARB
• Chapin Cornillaud, RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
• Can Cui, AIA
• Mayra Diaz, SPHR
• Laurian Dixon, AIA
• Luke English, AIA, CDT, LEED AP
• David Ehrhardt, AIA, NCARB
• Hue Eryigit, AIA
• Tristan Hall, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
• Stephen Helms, AIA
• Clara Lee, AIA
• Steffen Leisner, AIA, LEED AP
• Fred Meinberg, AIA
• Elise Puritz, PBD
• Sharo Saremi, PE
• Tom Whitehead

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!

To celebrate this season of gratitude we have contributed to organizations creating positive impact in our communities, including:

Rosie’s Place
The American Cancer Society
The North Dallas Food Bank
Life Remodeled
Habitat for Humanity
The San Francisco Food Bank
The Contra Costa Food Bank
The Sacramento Food Bank
Feeding San Diego

We're thankful to you: our clients and partners, who make what we do possible each year. Happy holidays!

HED is pleased to welcome Rebecca Swanner, AIA, to the firm as Associate Principal, Sector Leadership in the Los Angeles office, bringing over fifteen years of experience in the delivery of a variety of corporate, hospitality, science/tech, and entertainment projects. In this role, Rebecca will lead integrated architectural, interiors, and engineering teams to develop and execute effective strategies for quality project execution, primarily in the workplace sector.

Rebecca’s industry knowledge and focus on client needs will be integral to HED’s effectiveness toward its mission: Advancing Your World, through the Positive Impact of design, our teams create exceptional solutions for our clients, the community, and the world.

Interfaith Housing Development Corporation (IHDC) and HED are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the Conservatory Apartments. Situated just north of the landmark Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, the Conservatory Apartments will serve two populations in need of permanent, supportive housing with forty-three new, affordable units which are targeting goals that, when achieved, would set a new standard for affordable housing.

IHDC is poised to demonstrate that the Passive House Certification for large, affordable, multi-family housing projects is within reach in a Midwestern climate. "IHDC is committed to providing the healthiest and safest affordable living environments possible, that's why we continue to push for programs that advance human and environmental health through sustainable design," says Perry Vietti, President of Interfaith Housing.

"IHDC's goals for this project are twofold," says Susan King, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, LFA, Sector Leader with HED and Principal in Charge of the Conservatory Apartments design team, "First, the building is being designed to meet Passive House Standards and achieve Passive House certification through the Passive House Institute of the United States (PHIUS), which is a next-generation passive house standard that combines thorough design verification protocol with a stringent QA/QC program to deliver better buildings. Secondly, the project has been selected to be a participant in the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Pilot Program for affordable housing."

We are excited to share that the recently completed Santa Monica High School Discovery Building has won the 52nd Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards by the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC)!

HED, in collaboration with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, designed this dramatic new academic complex to benefit both school and the surrounding community. The complex elevates educational, cultural and recreational pursuits; improves campus access and circulation; and supports whole child development and diverse learning styles. From arts and athletic facilities to larger, light-filled classrooms, enhanced support spaces to reorganized outdoor spaces, the five-story, 280,000 square foot complex fosters social interactions and strengthens the sense of community on SAMOHI’s campus.

We're very proud to share that the McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, MI, has won a Design-Build Institute of America National Merit Award in the healthcare category!

With the goal of becoming the destination of choice for health care in mid-Michigan, McLaren Greater Lansing consolidated two existing Lansing hospital facilities into an innovative health care campus which transforms the experience for patients and their families, physicians, caregivers and the community in terms of access to care, ease of receiving services and providing the best value for patients through quality outcomes, cost and service. This facility is a national benchmark in delivering evidence-based care that incorporates LEAN principles, safety, and applies best practices. Within the 39-acre parcel, McLaren invested $601 million into a state-of-the-art health care campus that includes this nine-story, 562,000 sq. ft. Replacement Hospital.

The complexity and timetable of this project required a deep collaboration between all parties of the design-build team. The keys to success included willing partners, the early involvement of design assist partners, and the non-traditional design sequence. This complex and highly coordinated effort allowed the team to deliver this project two-months earlier than what historically would have been possible using conventional methods. Together we created this new facility, and that teamwork is the basis for this shared honor.

Congratulations and thank you to our client McLaren Health Care Corporation and their advisor Kramer Management Group, without whom our team could not have come together!