Meyers + Associates Architecture

christopher meyers

aia, leed ap

principal

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Master of Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Extension Studies Program
- The Architectural Assoc., London, England

Certifications

Registered Architect in the following states:
Ohio, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mississippi, New Jersey
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
LEED Accredited Professional

Organizations

American Institute of Architects
Entrepreneur Organization
United States Green Building Council
The Ohio State Alumni Association
PGA of America
Ohio Parks and Recreation

Christopher Meyers is the Principal Architect and founding owner of Meyers + Associates Architecture. Chris has based his architectural practice on a focused approach to client service. He provides excellence in attention to detail, responsive services, and thoroughness of project reviews. Being an active member of the community, he seeks opportunities to design buildings that bring about positive development of the community and have a delicate impact on our environment. Chris has received numerous awards for design, business, and community service.

The work of Meyers + Associates has been featured in numerous publications including; Architectural Record, Architecture + Design, Interiors, Architecture + Urbanism, Golf Digest, Golf Styles, Hospitality Design, Club Solutions, Athletic Business, The New York Times, The Columbus Dispatch, Business First, Columbus Monthly, Builder Architect magazine, AIA publications, USGBC publications and HGTV.  Chris has also been a featured writer for a variety of professional journals and publications.

molly bryant

iida

associate, interior designer

Education

Bachelor Degree in Interior Design and Marketing Minor
- Bowling Green State University

Certifications

NCIDQ

Organizations

IIDA International Interior Design Association
Columbus City Center Director

Molly is an Interior Design Associate with our firm who obtained her bachelor degree from Bowling Green State University where she also minored in marketing.  With a precise approach and her strong sense of design, Molly is a great asset when working as a team member on projects which have included hospitality, retail and corporate endeavors.  In 2009, Molly was the winner of the Meyers + Associates Travel Award, where she traveled to Copenhagen to study the Danish craft and execution in creating an integrated design experience.  Molly also serves as the Columbus City Center Director for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

tony coalt

associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Miami University

Tony is an Associate with our firm who has expertise in healthcare design, higher education and ADA accessibility.  In his third year with Meyers + Associates, Tony is currently participating in a variety of roles from construction administration to project design.  Tony was awarded the OCMA Merit Award for Industrial/Commercial design.

shawn conyers

aia, ncarb

senior associate, architect

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Master of Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

Registered Architect in Ohio
American Institute of Architects
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Organizations

OSU-Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture Alumni Society Board Member
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Varsity O Member
Neighborhood Design Center Columbus Board of Directors Member

Shawn is a Senior Associate whose expertise in hospitality, sports & recreation, adaptive re-use, and renovations shows in his impressive portfolio of projects.  Upon completion of his master's degree from The Ohio State University, Shawn obtained his architecture license in 2004 from the State of Ohio and belongs to the AIA, NCARB, the OSU Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture Alumni Society Board, and The Ohio State University Alumni Association.  While in school, Shawn was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner for Ohio State University's Varsity Wrestling Team and he also qualified and competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials for wrestling.  He currently stays involved in the sport through mentoring and coaching.

karen dwyer

iida, leed ap

senior associate, interior designer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Design
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

NCIDQ
LEED AP

Organizations

IIDA International Interior Design Association,
Columbus City Center Director

Karen is a Senior Associate and lead interior designer for our firm with over 10 years of experience in commercial design and planning.  While working at Meyers + Associates, Karen has participated on several LEED certified projects and has developed her design aesthetic with an environmentally conscious awareness.  As past Director and current Treasurer for the Columbus Chapter of IIDA, Karen also enjoys using her profession to help influence others and network within the community. 

michael forejt

assoc. aia

associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Master of Architecture
- The University of Pennsylvania

Organizations

AIA Associate
ULI Young Leader
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

As a returning member of the Meyers + Associates team, Michael rejoined the firm this spring upon returning to Columbus from Philadelphia, where he obtained his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  His experience includes a variety of project types including multi-family, corporate campus work, higher education, and renovations.  He has had the opportunity to participate in all phases of the design process from schematics through construction administration.  Outside of the office, Michael is involved professionally in both the AIA and the Urban Land Institute (ULI.)  His spare time finds him outdoors, where he enjoys both golfing and backpacking.

kara gustafson

assoc. aia, leed ap bd+c

associate

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- University of North Dakota
Master of Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

LEED AP BD+C

Organizations

AIA Associate

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Kara joined our firm shortly after graduating with a Master of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University in 2006.  She has a proven track record of being incredibly diligent and detail oriented, making her an important participant in many of our fast-paced projects.  Her recent involvement has included the award-winning EPIC Hollister Flagship and our ongoing hospitality endeavors.  An avid traveler, Kara won the Meyers + Associates 2008 Travel Award with a proposal to study effective civic architecture and development in Seattle.  Outside of the office, Kara has served as past Chair for the AIA Columbus Emerging Professionals Committee and volunteers in a variety of capacities.

robert hatfield

ccs, csi

senior associate, architect

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Montana State University

Certifications

Registered Architect: Ohio, Montana, North Dakota
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board
CCS Certified Construction Specifier
The Construction Specification Institute

Organizations

CSI Board of Directors

Bob Hatfield is a Senior Associate and Architect for our firm with extensive experience in numerous building types.  Bob leads the project specification and scheduling components of most projects through a collaborative process involving all parties.  Bob has participated on significant architectural projects including corporate office, industrial & manufacturing, hospitals, academic & educational environments, hospitality, health & wellness, and residential.  His exceptional leadership takes even the largest project challenges and makes them understandable and attainable.

anna kalnow

leed ap bd+c

associate, interior designer

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Anthropology Minor Kenyon College

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Columbus College of Art and Design

Certifications

LEED AP

Anna is an interior designer at Meyers + Associates and joined our firm in October of 2010.  She quickly became an asset to several of our ongoing projects, including our multi-family, hospitality work and corporate interior renovations.  As a LEED AP BD+C, she uses her familiarity with sustainable design to develop concepts that are sensitive to the needs of the user and the environment.

cheryl maskey

receptionist

Cheryl originally hails from Ipswich, England where she held a variety of administrative assistant related positions throughout her career there.  Her upbeat, warm personality and love of meeting new people enables her to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all visitors to our office.  Her various hobbies including Reiki, reading, knitting and cross-stitch means she always has several projects on the go, and the office especially likes it when we benefit from her love of baking!  In recent years, Cheryl's family has grown with the addition of two new grandchildren, whom she adores being "Nanna" to.

brian mcnally

csi, cdt

associate

Certifications

Certified Construction Documents Technologist

Organizations

Member Construction Specifications Institute

Brian is an Associate with our firm and holds a degree in Construction Management from Columbus State University. Brian possesses a strong understanding of what goes into building a project and has participated in a variety of project types including corporate offices, renovations, retail and multi-family residences.  Brian's technical abilities, attention to detail  and committment to perfection continues to benefit every project he works on.  He currently leads in our estimating team and heads up our office drawing standards.  Outside of the office, Brian sits on the Board of Directors of the Columbus Chapter of CSI and participates on the Student Affiliate Committee.

nick munoz

associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Master of Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture Alumni Association
Ohio State University Alumni Association

Nick Munoz is an associate architecture design team member with Meyers + Associates and is involved in all phases of the design process.  While earning his Master of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University, Nick extensively developed his understanding of the relationship between architecture and digital media. As a Graduate Teaching Associate, Nick focused on digital modeling, rapid prototyping and digital presentation techniques.  Nick brings this well balanced skill set to all the projects he works on. 

hristina panovska

associate

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Columbia University
Master of Architecture
- The Ohio State University

With degrees from both Columbia and The Ohio State University, Hristina brings a strong design ability coupled with a conscientious work ethic to the various projects she works on.  She has participated in several different project types including large scale renovations, multi-family residential, and retail work.  She has worked as an auxiliary professor at the Knowlton School of Architecture and as an assistant editor for an architectural journal.  Outside of the office, Hristina has a passion for photography and filmmaking, and her work has been shown in galleries in Los Angeles, Columbus and New York City. 

peter scott

csi, cdt

senior associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

Construction Documents Technologist

Organizations

2nd Vice President, Construction Specification Institute, Columbus
Design Editor - The Comment
Architectural Woodwork Institute

As a Senior Associate, Peter offers a well-balanced skill set of design, technical ability and construction knowledge which have allowed him to successfully manage projects in parks and recreation, sports and recreation, student housing, health & wellness, retail and multi-family housing.  In addition to project management, Pete is involved in many aspects of the operations of the firm from project design to business development.  Pete is a member of CSI where he currently is a Columbus Chapter 2nd Vice President as well as the Design Editor of its monthly newsletter, "The Comment". Pete also writes a design commentary which is published in multiple publications throughout the country.  In 2011, he was recognized with a Commendation for his work as the Editor of the local CSI chapter's newsletter.  Pete has been a repeat guest speaker at VMSD's International Retail Design Conference, speaking on the utilization of computer technology as a design tool within the architectural design process.