Congratulations to Alex Nyktas, AIA, who has been promoted to Project Manager! Alex is currently working to bring some unique environments to life. He is a part of the team working with Rock City Church on their Polaris expansion and adjacent Tree of Life School. He is also a part of the team behind the Daley Family Pavilion on The Ohio State University’s campus. Since he joined WSA in 2021, Alex has worked to find unique and innovative design solutions for clients. As a Project Manager, he is looking forward to continuing to do just that.

“I’m excited to continue delivering projects that integrate our client’s organizational, functional, and aesthetic goals into one seamless package,” Alex said.  “I look forward to the new opportunities and challenges that this role brings.”

Congrats to Alex on his new role with the WSA Quack Squad!

Congratulations to Melissa Folzenlogen who is stepping up to a new role as a Design Specialist III! Melissa is a part of the WSA project teams working on Columbus’s West Case Park, the Grandview Heights Public Library, and the Vue Event Center. In her new role, Melissa is excited to play a larger role on project teams.

“I’m looking forward to having a heavier hand in projects and advancing my understanding of what it really takes to get a project off the ground,” Melissa said, “including working closely with and coordinating other disciplines and meeting with clients.”

Melissa joined WSA in 2023, and with her new role, will continue to advance her skills.

“To me the new role means that my career is growing and knowledge is expanding. With it comes more responsibility and an opportunity to learn more and get into the details of a project,” Melissa said. 

Congrats to Melissa for her new role on the WSA Quack Squad!

Congratulations to Jennifer Taylor who is WSA’s newest Design Specialist II!

Jen works closely with Grange Insurance. At the start of 2024, Grange’s Columbus headquarters will welcome back hundreds of associates who have largely been working remotely since 2020. Jen is focused on ensuring the environment and technology is ready to accommodate a return to office. She has been interviewing HR leaders and department liaisons to understand team needs, designing “neighborhoods” and collaboration areas, coordinating reconfigurations, overseeing ongoing renovations, and making sure teams have the technology support they need.

Jen joined WSA in 2021 and has become a champion of our partnership process. As a client advocate, Jen is excited to keep developing her ability to find solutions that meet unique goals.

“I’m excited to continue learning – about the organizations, and people we serve, and the tools we use to support both,” Jennifer said.

Congratulations to Jennifer for her new role on the WSA Quack Squad!

9 years – that’s almost a decade of cornhole. Over the years the annual WSA Cornhole Tournament has ballooned from a small get together, to an all-out production. Over those years we have partnered with 6 local non-profits and raised over $50,000.

We are excited to announce that this year we raised $14,000 for Sanctuary Night! Thank you to everyone who came out to the event to throw, bid, and dance with us. Thank you to all of our sponsors and silent auction donors who make this event possible. We can’t wait to see you all next year where we will celebrate a decade of giving back.