Publishing Team

Patrick MacLeamy

Architect & AEC Executive (Former CEO & Chairman, HOK)

United States

Patrick MacLeamy is an influential American architect and industry advocate who led HOK, a global architecture and engineering firm, for decades. He champions digital standards and collaborative design practices that advance BIM and integrated workflows in the AEC industry.

James O’Leary

Chairman, CEO & President, Haskell (AEC Firm)

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

James O’Leary leads The Haskell Company, a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firm known for design-build and integrated project delivery across sectors including healthcare, industrial, and aviation.

J. Peter Devereaux

CEO, Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED)

Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

J. Peter Devereaux heads HED, a U.S. architecture and engineering firm with a multi-disciplinary approach to building design, planning, and interior development across major metropolitan markets.

Peter Davoren

CEO, Turner Construction Company

New York, New York, USA

Peter Davoren leads Turner, one of the nation’s largest construction management firms with a long legacy of delivering high-profile architecture and engineering projects across commercial, institutional, and infrastructure markets.

Stuart Miller

CEO, Lennar Corporation (Homebuilding & AEC)

United States

Stuart Miller leads Lennar, one of the largest U.S. homebuilding companies focused on sustainable residential development, innovative construction practices, and delivery of affordable and environmentally responsible housing solutions.

Diane Hoskins, FAIA

Global Co-Chair, Gensler

United States

Diane Hoskins co-leads Gensler, the world’s largest architecture and design firm. Her strategic oversight links design excellence with business and organizational innovation, offering thought leadership on built environments that shape urban, corporate, and community spaces.

Steven Thomas Halverson

Chairman, Gilbane, Inc.

United States

Steven Halverson is a prominent business executive in the AEC sector, leading Gilbane’s global operations and previously serving as CEO of Haskell Company. His guidance spans project delivery, strategic growth, and industry governance.

Andy Cohen

Architect & Global Co-Chair, Gensler

United States

Andy Cohen is an American architect and practitioner shaping global design at Gensler. His career includes major civic and mixed-use projects, and he supports discourse on sustainability, urban mobility, and resilient design.

Leslie Duke

CEO, Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Leslie Duke leads Burns & McDonnell, a large employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm delivering major infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects with a focus on technical excellence and innovation.

Michael S. Burke

Former Chairman & CEO, AECOM

United States

Michael S. Burke formerly led AECOM, a global infrastructure leader known for cutting-edge engineering, design, and construction projects around the world, especially in transportation and sustainable infrastructure.

David Thaeler

Senior Executive, Haskell (AEC Consultant & Operations)

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

David Thaeler contributes senior leadership and operations strategy at The Haskell Company, driving integrated design-build practices and consulting services in complex construction environments.

John Paul Saenz

EVP & COO, Haskell

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

John Paul Saenz oversees operations and execution at Haskell, ensuring delivery of major architecture, engineering, and construction projects with attention to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Brad Slappey

Executive Vice President & CFO, Haskell

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Brad Slappey provides financial leadership for Haskell’s diversified AEC services, supporting strategic growth, fiscal integrity, and sustainable project management.

Ray Kowalik

Former CEO, Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Ray Kowalik led Burns & McDonnell before his 2023 retirement, guiding the firm’s expansion in engineering, architecture, and construction services focused on energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

Joseph Gaffney

Director of Design Technology Services, Industry Tech Leader

United States

Joseph Gaffney offers insight on integrating digital tools and data governance in AEC workflows, highlighting how modern technology reshapes project delivery and operational intelligence.

Susan Koenigs

Director of Digital Practice, AEC Tech Advocate

United States

Susan Koenigs is recognized for her role in advancing digital practice adoption in the AEC industry, moving AI and data tools beyond experimentation to embedded workflow solutions.

Kris Lengieza

Global Technology Evangelist, Procore Technologies

United States

Kris Lengieza shares insights on technology adoption in construction, including drones, BIM, and digital tools that enhance project productivity and planning across sectors.

Robert E. Alger

Infrastructure Leader

USA

Alger’s leadership in heavy civil and infrastructure construction has helped deliver critical public works projects that improve safety and connectivity across U.S. highways and bridges.

Brad Jacobs

Chairman & CEO, QXO (Technology-Enabled Building Products & Construction Platform)

Brad Jacobs is an American entrepreneur leading QXO, a publicly traded company focused on modernizing the building products distribution and construction supply chain through technology, acquisitions, and data-driven operations. His strategy reflects the growing integration of logistics, digital infrastructure, and large-scale construction markets — valuable for discussions on supply chain innovation and tech-enabled construction growth.