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In our inaugural Power Players section, SportsBusiness Journal recognizes the leaders in facility design and construction. From architects and engineers to construction firms and owner’s reps, they bring dreams to reality and literally put the pieces together.
The editorial staff of SBJ selected the members of this talented team based on their influence in the industry, the scope of their work, and how they reimagine the live event experience. They total 50 people among 35 firms and stand out for their ability to form concepts for new buildings, rethink existing spaces, secure funding and public support, engineer complex design elements, and keep the work on schedule.
SBJ facilities writer Don Muret introduces you to the Power Players and provides the highlights of their work. Also, see what the Power Players describe as the toughest parts of their jobs, the challenges faced by the sports industry, and the trends they’re watching in design and construction. They also share a vision for the facility of the future. (Here’s a hint: It could be smaller and even portable.)
Meet the Power Players of Design and Development:
Paul Griesemer and
Gerardo Prado,
HNTB
Dan Meis,
Meis Architects
Bob Fatovic,
CannonDesign
Thomas Scarangello, Thornton Tomasetti
Kacie Renc,
JMI Sports
Erleen Hatfield,
BuroHappold Engineering
Earl Santee,
Scott Radecic, Brad Clark and Sherri Privitera,
Populous
Janet Marie Smith,
Los Angeles Dodgers
Bob Dunn,
Hammes Co.
Paula Portz,
PC Sports
Tom Proebstle,
Generator Studio
David Manica,
Manica Architecture
Mitchell Ziets,
Tipping Point Sports
Lee Slade,
Walter P Moore
Jack Hill,
San Francisco 49ers
John Wood and
Derek Cunz,
Mortenson Construction
Ron Turner,
Gensler
Tom Tingle,
Skanska
Murray Beynon,
Brisbin Brook Beynon
and SCI Architects
Tim Romani,
Charlie Thornton
and Marc Farha,
Icon Venue Group
Ken Johnson,
Bob Hart and
Troy Hoberg,
Hunt Construction Group
Tim Leiweke,
Oak View Group
Brad Schrock,
George Heinlein,
Bill Johnson and
Nate Appleman,
HOK
Len Moser,
Barton Malow
Don Dethlefs,
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Tom Paci,
Turner Construction
Bill Rhoda and
Dale Koger,
Legends Global Planning
Jon Niemuth
and Steve Terrill,
AECOM
Randy Shelly,
Shawmut Design
and Construction
Chase Martin,
The Cordish Cos.
Dan Barrett,
Barrett Sports Group
Bryan Trubey
and Mark Williams,
HKS
Matt Rossetti
and Jim Renne,
Rossetti
Don Barnum,
DLR Group
The trends they're watching
The toughest part
of their jobs
The challenges facing the sports industry
Their vision for the
facility of the future
