Egea’s 30-year career has focused on large-scale healthcare projects such as trauma centers, oncology, research labs, behavioral health settings, academic medical centers, and specialty care models. In these major projects, Egea’s expertise lies in the early development stages, including project initiation, programming, operational mapping, and concept design. He has extensive expertise with women’s and children’s facilities, pediatric care units in Florida and across the region. 

A graduate of Clemson University, Egea earned a bachelor’s degree in arts and a master’s degree in architecture with a focus on healthcare. In his work he often collaborates with the Clemson College of Architecture Center for Health Facility Design and Testing. Egea is also a frequent speaker at international and regional conferences, where he shares his insights on change management through design. 

As LEO A DALY’s first regional healthcare market leader, Egea will develop and maintain partnerships and relationships within the health and life science industries. He will offer his considerable expertise to clients across the southeast and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving as the healthcare subject matter expert for clients in those areas. 

“Eduardo’s deep expertise with pediatrics, focus on people and knowledge of design will be a great asset to all those we serve in the southeast region,” said Joshua Theodore, ACHE, EDAC, NCARB LEO A DALY’s global health practice leader. “He’s been a great partner to me in the time we’ve worked together, and I know he will serve our clients well.” 

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Ufer is passionate about leveraging design to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, discovery, and learning. He brings over 30 years of experience in higher education design and delivery including hands-on learning laboratories, classrooms, and simulation environments. His portfolio includes a variety of projects including UT Tyler Medical Education Building, Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Laboratory, and Georgetown University Medical Clinic.

Located in Dallas, Ufer joins Kahler Slater from Gensler Inc. where he served as the South Central Regional Practice Leader for Higher Education and Health Science Centers.  Other previous roles included Senior Vice President and Science + Technology Practice Leader for HKS Incorporated.

“We are excited to have Michael join Kahler Slater to lead our growing national health sciences practice. He brings a proven track record of delivering exceptional design and he has a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas, which will be an asset to our team. His dedication to client service aligns perfectly with our design process,” said Al Krueger, Chief Executive Officer.

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Kunath brings substantial experience in healthcare and large-scale projects with him to RS&H. He has successfully managed projects ranging from large-scale bed towers over $60 million in value to small equipment changeouts. Some of the most significant healthcare projects that he has managed include Baptist Medical Center South, UF Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine and Hope Lodge & Dialysis Center at Mayo Clinic Florida.

“Matthew is a jack of all trades with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He’s versatile and really fits in anywhere – any project size, any project type,” said Scott Crawford, AIA, LEED AP, RS&H Senior Vice President and Health & Science Market Leader. “We’re excited to have him on board to provide additional depth and breadth to our team, bolster our capabilities with current clients, and support our overall healthcare goals as a company.”

Kunath earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and has over 15 years of experience working with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. In addition to working as an architect, Matthew teaches construction technology classes at St. Johns River State College and the Florida State College of Jacksonville.

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Guthrie, who has been serving as Bernhard’s chief development officer and CEO-in-waiting since 2021, steps into the CEO role with more than 20 years of industry experience. Guthrie has been instrumental in steering Bernhard towards its long-term vision, focusing on operational savings, growing Bernhard’s EaaS portfolio, and fostering more than 100 years of energy and infrastructure project experience. His leadership is expected to continue Bernhard’s legacy of innovation and sustainability.

Bernhard is an energy infrastructure firm headquartered in New Orleans. Founded in 1919, Bernhard’s core services span the US and include engineering, fabrication, construction, asset management, and energy-as-a-service for customers in healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, and other market segments. Bernhard has more than 20 U.S. offices and more than 2,200 full-time employees.

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With nearly 30 years of design and construction experience at firms such as HDR, HGA, Cuningham, and Anshen+Allen, Tiscornia has planned, designed, and managed a wide range of healthcare projects. Of note is the Stanford University Children’s Hospital Expansion, which augmented the groundbreaking Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and carried its revolutionary principles – from environmental sustainability, to enhancing the user experience with biophilic design, and a multi-layered art program – into a new era of pediatric care.

With an integrated design practice spanning architecture, engineering, interiors, and planning, DLR Group is uniquely positioned to address challenges facing the healthcare industry, including the need to maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and design and plan for adaptability. The firm introduces an integrated level of services in the early stages of design and planning processes to mitigate risks for clients and deliver holistic care for patients.

DLR Group’s healthcare practice is grounded in a design ethos that prioritizes the emotional, mental, and social well-being of users, whether patients, caregivers, instructors, or students. The firm’s award-winning design for Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Center Emergency Department in Brunswick, Ohio exemplifies this empathetic design approach, with soothing views to nature, thoughtfully organized fixtures and equipment, and carefully chosen and placed artwork.

Since the acquisition of Seattle-based healthcare design firm Salus Architecture and Charlotte-based healthcare design firm Wright McGraw Beyer Architects in 2021, DLR Group’s healthcare sector has a resume of more than 300 projects, including acute and ambulatory care for the Cleveland Clinic, regional healthcare systems, academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics, and medical facilities for the Department of Defense and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command.

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As project manager, Hetzel will lead health care projects throughout the entire life cycle from preconstruction to warranty, ensuring the client’s budget, schedule and quality goals are achieved.

An accomplished construction professional, Hetzel brings 20 years of commercial and health care experience leading new construction and renovation projects throughout Central Florida, including free-standing emergency rooms, operating room and imaging suite renovations, and medical office buildings.

A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Hetzel has also earned her 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Fundamentals credentials from Infection Control University. She is also a Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector by the Department of Environmental Protection.

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Raised in Atlanta, Porche has a history of leading complex healthcare construction projects.
“Ryan’s work with numerous prominent clients allows him to speak to their top priorities,” said Derek Mosiman, Vice President and Division Manager of Swinerton’s Atlanta division. “He has established relationships with partners in all aspects of construction – from facilities to procurement to project management – making him a trusted resource.”

Porche, the son of a residential builder, was inspired to pursue a degree in structural engineering from the University of Georgia. Spurred by the tangible benefits of the career, he has worked on healthcare projects across central United States, from Indiana to Texas. “I truly fell in love with healthcare construction not only because of how it benefits the surrounding community but also because of the unexpected challenges that inevitably need to be tackled,” said Porche.

Porche’s extensive Atlanta portfolio includes 1.8 million square feet of healthcare projects with major healthcare systems such as City of Hope®, Wellstar Healthcare System, Northside Hospital, Piedmont and Emory Healthcare. His work spans healthcare facilities, including the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Wellstar Pharmacies and countless operating rooms and imaging centers. Most notably, Porche has installed seven LINAC vaults used in radiation treatments, including four elevated vaults only available at two locations throughout the United States.

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In her new role, Alt will be responsible for supporting sales staff and developing business for Western’s branches in Washington, D.C. and New York.

Alt has more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience, having previously held Director and Managing Director positions for leading global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio State University, plus a Master of Business Administration from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

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The announcement marks a key milestone in Kahler Slater’s continued growth in the Mid-Atlantic and demonstrates a commitment to the region by providing their clients with an experienced North Carolina-based team. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the firm operates offices in Madison, Wisconsin, Richmond, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois. The strategic move to open an office in Charlotte will act as a catalyst for the firm’s markets, including healthcare, higher education, workplace, hospitality, and multi-family residential.

“We are excited to be an integral part of the Charlotte community under Chris’ leadership. Charlotte’s robust economy, diverse talent pool, and vibrant design culture presents an incredible opportunity for Kahler Slater. Additionally, Chris’ extensive healthcare industry knowledge will provide great value to our clients and complement our international healthcare practice,” states Al Krueger, Chief Executive Officer, Kahler Slater.

Morales brings extensive experience in healthcare strategy and design. In his role, he will serve Kahler Slater’s healthcare clients both locally and nationally. Previously, he served as the President of FreemanWhite a Haskell Company, and as Vice President, Healthcare Design Division Leader at The Haskell Company.  Morales was responsible for the design of more than $2.5 Billion in healthcare projects and $2.6 Billion in projects in total. A resident of the Charlotte Metro for the past 30 years, Morales has provided professional advisory, planning, and design services to many of the nation’s leading health systems.

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“I am excited to join this team and look forward to the opportunity to work with past and future customers. Coming from equipment manufacturing, I understand the importance of quality equipment and customer service backed by a solid service department,” said Coke. “After meeting the Hy-Brid Lifts team and seeing all of the new products in the pipeline, it’s no surprise that this company is continuing to grow, and I look forward to being a part of that growth.”

Coke brings 19 years of industry experience to his new role, largely derived from his time in equipment manufacturing with SkyJack. He spent a majority of his career in sales with a strong emphasis on customer relationships and going above and beyond for every customer.

“The entire Hy-Brid Lifts team is excited to have Gary on board to serve the south-central United States. Gary has a wealth of sales and rental industry knowledge that will strengthen our ability to serve our customers,” said Dave Wanta, Custom Equipment LLC vice president of sales. “Gary Coke is a valuable addition to the team, and we look forward to the contributions that he will provide for our company’s continued growth.”

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