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Power Players: Design and Development

In this Power Players section, Sports Business Journal recognizes the leaders in facility design and development. From architects and construction firms to acoustics and retractable roof experts, these are the folks who are at the planning table at the beginning and whose visions ultimately make each venue unique.

Our Power Players series launched on April 18, 2016, with a look at the influencers in the design and construction world. This is the first time that we have revisited a sector, but with a record $8.9 billion in facility openings this year, we thought it was an appropriate time. 

You might notice a slight change in the scope of companies compared with our first Power Players. Changes in security requirements, media production, environmental concerns, game-day expectations and the increase in the number of these venues that serve as anchors to mixed-use sites mean there are more shareholders involved on day one than there used to be.

But while the editorial staff of SBJ made the final decisions on who would make this list, the primary source of information came from industry peers. We asked things like: “What competitor do you respect the most?” and “What vendor do you want with you at the table from the beginning?” As you read through these pages, you’ll see a lot of familiar faces. But you will also see some folks you have never heard of, even though they’ve been behind the scenes for years.

The result was a total of 89 people and 45 companies who stood out for their ability to develop new concepts that would stand the test of time, renovate existing spaces to maximize revenue, secure funding and public support, and push the boundaries of technology so fans feel safe, entertained and wanting to come back.

Stories by David Broughton and Karn Dhingra.

 

Architects

AECOMBill Hanway, Jon Niemuth
Brisbin Brook Beynon / SCI ArchitectsMurray Beynon, Chris O’Reilly
CannonDesignColleen McKenna
DLR GroupDon Barnum, Tom Tingle
EwingColeWilliam McCullough, George Bushey, Craig Schmitt
Generator StudioAndrew Kesel, Peter Broeder
GenslerRyan Sickman, Jonathan Emmett
HKSLance Evans
HNTBLanson Nichols, Ryan Gedney
HOKScott Ralston, Micheal Day, Emily Louchart, Paul Whitson
Jones Lang LaSalleJim Renne
Pendulum StudioJonathan O’Neil Cole
Manica ArchitectureWilliam Hon, Keith Robinson
Moody NolanTroy Sherrard, Mark Bodien
Perkins&WillDon Dethlefs, Ernest Joyner, Joe Dyer
PopulousBruce Miller, Chris Carver, Jonathan Mallie, Jeff Keas
RossettiMatt Rossetti
tvsdesignChristopher Lamberth

Construction

AECOM HuntTroy Hoberg, Ken Johnson, Bob Hart
Barton MalowLen Moser, Sean Hollister
GilbaneRobert Hayes
Mascaro ConstructionJohn B. West
Manhattan ConstructionGreg McClure, Jim Cuddihee
MortensonDerek Cunz, Logan Gerken, Jason Jennings
PCL ConstructionDale Koger, Gary Birdsall
Shawmut Design & ConstructionRandy Shelly
Turner ConstructionTom Paci, Dewey Newton

Developers

ASM GlobalBob Newman
Oak View GroupDan Griffis, Tim Leiweke, Francesca Leiweke-Bodie, Steve Collins
Sports Facilities CompaniesDev Pathik, Jason Clement, Eric Sullivan
The Cordish CompaniesReed Cordish

Teams

Miami DolphinsTom Garfinkel
Los Angeles DodgersJanet Marie Smith

Specialists

ANCJerry Cifarelli Sr., Chris Mascatello
CiscoKen Martin
DaktronicsJay Parker
Dimensional InnovationsJustin Wood
Omni Hotels & ResortsBrian Zelman
Samsung North AmericaHarry Patz, Don Szczepaniak
Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon and WilliamsJosh Beaudoin, Jack Wrightson, Chris Williams

Owners Representatives

CAA ICONTim Romani, Charlie Thornton, Marc Farha, Dan Barrett
Legends — Bill Rhoda, Paula Portz, Cameron Curtis, Shervin Mirhashemi

Engineers

ME EngineersEd Bosco
Thornton TomasettiDarren Hartman, Bill Edwards
Walter P MooreBart Miller, Mashari Nassar, Mark Waggoner

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