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Annie Angueira is President of A2 Project Services, a North-Carolina based Owners Representation and Construction Consulting Practice. She was raised in Miami and is a first generation American born to parents who fled the Cuban Communist revolution. Annie graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and began her career working on government infrastructure projects with a large international contracting firm. She transitioned into Collegiate Facilities and Planning Administration where she served at the Vice President level at multiple higher education institutions in the Eastern US.

Annie is passionate about the importance of campus planning and integration into the design and construction process, and is currently serving as Owners Construction Representative for Centre College on their $50 million Initiative for Wellness and Athletic Excellence - the most significant project in the 200+ year history of the College.

A2 Project Services - (315) 825-1578

Chris Bujnak joins us for our second annual "Holiday Episode" of Building Ideas. Chris is an Architect and Principal at MSA Design. A proud native of the Cleveland suburb of Parma Heights, he is a 2002 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning. During his nearly two decades with the firm he has been involved in some of their most significant and consequential works including many in the MSA Sport division of the practice. These include projects for the Houston Astros, Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Reds, Mt St Joseph University, The Ohio State University, St Xavier High School, and the Factory 52 Redevelopment.

An avid sports fan, he is always following the progress of his beloved "North Coast" Ohio Teams (Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians) as well as local favorite FC Cincinnati and the Southampton Saints of the English Premier League. He and his wife Jamie (also an architect) are currently restoring a 1930's home in Cincinnati's Clifton Gaslight area.

Tom Gelehrter is the President & Founder of 4th Floor Creative. For the past six seasons, Tom has led the FC Cincinnati broadcast team, bringing 21 years of experience to the booth. Gelehrter served as the “Voice of FC Cincinnati” throughout the USL era and has extensive experience on both television and radio, having called games for ESPNU, ESPN3, FOX Sports Ohio and 700-WLW. Before founding his Cincinnati-based production house, 4th Floor Creative, he spent nine years as the Senior Director of New Media and Broadcasting at the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, Gelehrter called soccer on the collegiate level at both the University of Akron and the University of Cincinnati and hosted the weekly television shows for Bearcats football and basketball for seven years. He is a 2002 graduate of Syracuse University. Tom and his wife Marissa reside in Cincinnati with their two sons.

Jamie currently is the Publisher/Market President of the Cincinnati Business Courier and has held that position since February 2011. He was previously Director of Advertising with the Courier since 2003. Jamie has over 35 years of media experience. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in marketing he was an account executive for The Recorder Newspapers of Northern Kentucky and spent 11 years in sales management with The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Jamie moved to the Clifton Heights 9 years ago after living 27 years in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood of Fort Thomas. He has three children: Michael 33 – doctor in Louisville, KY; Tyler 30– an architect in New York City and Mackenzie 25– an occupational therapist in Brooklyn, NY. He has two grandsons.

Jamie serves on the board of directors for the Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon serving on the executive board. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of advisors for the Redi Cincinnati.

Jamie was a 2010 graduate of the Leadership Development program sponsored by the Courier’s parent company “American City Business Journals” and a 2013 graduate of Leadership Cincinnati Class 36 sponsored by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day, a media and marketing agency, has more than 25 years of experience and specializes in strategic communications planning, social media strategy and crisis management. Before co-founding the company in 2002 with former ESPN Anchor Betsy Ross, Jackie worked in healthcare at The Christ Hospital and as director of marketing at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Jackie is an adjunct professor at Xavier University where she teaches event management in the sports administration graduate program. She is also active in the community serving on boards of the following: Camp Joy, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Mt. Saint Joseph University, Ohio University Foundation Board, Reds Community Fund and YWCA of Greater Cincinnati.

Jackie earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and a master’s in sports administration at Ohio University. She has also studied at the Harvard Business School earning a certificate in Non-Profit Management and at Northwestern University earning a certificate in Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence. She holds a Master Certificate in Sports Gambling Education from Ohio University.

Jackie has been instrumental in Cincinnati's pursuit of being a host site for World Cup 2026, and is a member of the Local Organizing Committee for the World Cup Bid.

Jason Wilson takes the helm as the guest host of the Season One Finale, interviewing Bill Baker.

Bill is an Architect, Principal, and Owner at MSA Design – a national architecture, interiors, and graphic design firm headquartered in Downtown Cincinnati with offices in Central Ohio and Florida. In addition to his role on the Executive Board of MSA, one of his key professional passions is MSA Sport, the athletic design practice of the firm and a “Top Twenty” Sports Architecture firm in the United States.

Bill has over two decades of experience on the design of indoor and outdoor athletic venues for colleges, cities, high schools, and professional teams. Bill led the MSA Sport team on the recently completed FC Cincinnati Mercy Health Training Center - hailed as the “premier soccer training complex in North America.” Bill is actively working on sports projects at multiple NCAA institutions including The Ohio State University, Centre College, Miami University, and the University of Cincinnati.

In addition to current MSA Sport work, he serves clients in the K-12, Higher Education, Community, and Mixed Use/Commercial markets.

Bill’s passion for community is evident in his current and past involvement with multiple community boards and organizations including the Cincinnati 2026 World Cup Local Organizing Committee, Cincinnati USA Sports Commission, Blue Ash YMCA Advisory Board, Ball State University Department of Architecture Professional Advisory Board, Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Charter Committee of Cincinnati, and the Pleasant Ridge Community Council.

He is a native of the small Central Ohio town of Sparta, a 10+ year cancer survivor, and passionate about the ability of architects to leave a civic legacy in the communities they serve. Bill graduated with Honors from the Ball State University Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning in Muncie, Indiana where he earned the Alpha Rho Chi Service Medal from the Department of Architecture.

Bill and his wife Amanda are raising three children and reside in Cincinnati’s Mount Lookout neighborhood.

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Michael Schuster, FAIA, LEED AP is the founder and a principal of MSA Design, an AIA Ohio Gold Medal firm, offering award-winning services in architecture, interior design, planning, and experiential graphics. Schuster received his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP). He became a registered architect in 1982 and is NCARB certified in 30 states. He founded MSA Design in 1985 and since then, MSA has grown from a single practitioner to a firm of over 50 employees operating from three offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, and Naples, Florida.

Mike Schuster is a recognized leader in the architectural community. His expertise lies in a strong and passionate design process that results in innovative, creative solutions. His involvement with Great American Ballpark, Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, The City of Blue Ash, Great Oaks Career Campuses and Government Square among many others is testament to his belief that architecture and design should uplift, empower, and energize communities.

Mike has always placed great importance on improving the community through design. His tireless efforts and distinguished work have earned him AIA Fellowship and AIA Gold Medal, the highest honor, recognizing pioneers in architecture. He has served on local boards including OKI, the College of Mt. St. Joseph, and The Leukemia Society of America; is past is past president of the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and is personally involved in charities for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Leukemia Society of America.

In recognition of his dedication, he was honored as a “Cincinnati Gentleman of Style and Substance” in 2014 – an honor that recognized not only his contributions to the architectural profession, but to the community at large.

His leadership has propelled, MSA Design to receive over a 100 state, regional and national design awards and their work has been featured in numerous peer and trade publications.

Jason Farmer has worked in Ohio Athletics since 2003. Farmer was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations in 2008, and again promoted in 2016 to Associate Athletic Director, the position he currently holds.

As Associate Athletic Director, Farmer schedules and manages daily operations of all athletic controlled facilities, coordinates all aspects of gameday operations for home athletic events, oversees all maintenance, renovation and construction projects, develops and implements policies and procedures in the area of facilities, maintains a full staff and establishes and monitors an annual budget.

In recent years, Farmer has been a leader in the development and innovation of Ohio athletic facilities. He has successfully planned and implemented Ohio facilities developments such as Walter Fieldhouse and Sook Academic Center.

Farmer, who received his Bachelors of Science in Sports Science and minored in Business Administration from Ohio University in 2003, has played a pivotal role in the overall success of Ohio athletic operations.

Kirk Koennecke is the Superintendent of the Indian Hill School District - a nationally renowned high performing school district located in Greater Cincinnati.

A veteran educational leader with 16 years of experience in administration and 24 years of service to students, Mr. Koennecke came to the Indian Hill School District after serving as superintendent of the Graham Local School District in Central Ohio, where he led in that capacity since 2016. Prior to that position, Mr. Koennecke worked as a principal at multiple districts including Marion City Schools, Springfield City Schools, Barberton City Schools, and the Bedford City School District. In addition to his vast experience as a leader in education, Mr. Koennecke has also been a featured presenter nationally, and has published numerous articles within education publications.

Mr. Koennecke earned his Master of Arts in Education and Superintendent Licensure from Wright State University (2014); his Master of Science in Education from John Carroll University (2005); his Master of Science in Sports Administration from Miami University of Ohio (1995); and his Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University (1994). He is a member of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA), and is the executive director of the Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative (OSRC).

Awards:

• Ohio State Strategic Leadership Innovation Award, 2019

• AASA Success Practices Network Model School, 2018

• Education Innovation Award, Urbana University, 2018

• Leadership Excellence+ Certified Trainer

• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified

• BASA Technology Committee

• AASA STEM Consortium Advisory Member

• Chapter Author: Rural Incubators in Innovation and Implementation in Rural Places, 2018, Edited by R. Martin Reardon

• Author: Small Town STEM for District Administration, September, 2018, Volume 4, Number 77

• AASPA Human Capital Leader in Education Certification

Mark Evans is the Senior Director of Season Ticket Sales and Fan Experience with the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Mark graduated from Towson University in 2005 with a degree in Sports Management. He began his career in the sports business with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, and also within the Six Flags organization. He began his career with the Union in 2009 in Ticket sales and was involved in the original planning of Subaru Park. Due to his passion for improving the fan experience, and interest in the improvement of season ticket retention, he assisted in the creation of a fan services division at the Union. His successes at the club resulted in his 2019 promotion to his current position where oversees both the Season Ticket Sales and Fan Services Departments.

Mark was born in England and is a passionate fan of "the worlds game" - including his lifelong interest in Stadium experiences and the English Premier League.