Karel Takes On a New Position at CSHQA

CSHQA,a Boise-based architecture/engineering firm, announces that CSHQA communications engineer John Karel will be taking on new responsibilities in the Information Systems (IS) department at CSHQA.

Karel, a 1991 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) graduate of ITT Tech, has been with CSHQA since 2001. His previous employers included System Tech, Inc. and MIS Labs, Inc. His new responsibilities as a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lead/IS Specialist include solving CAD related problems, working on CAD standards, performing CAD training, and tackling IS related issues.

While at CSHQA, he has worked on the Idaho State Capitol Renovation Project, the Idaho State Department of Transportation Optical Fiber Project, Boise State University's Campus Optical fiber Network Project, University of Iowa's Campus Optical Fiber Network Project, and many other projects.

Reeve & Associates adds to professional surveying staff

Daryl Penrod recently joined Reeve & Associate's surveying department, as a registered professional land surveyor. Bringing to the company 15 years of senior level experience, he will provide additional technical support for an expanding workload in the western United States.

In addition to field crews, the survey department boasts seven registered land surveyors, three of whom are also professional engineers. They work closely with the firm's engineering staff to provide a full range of land development services for projects throughout Utah, California, and Arizona.

This level of technical accreditation combined with 30 years in business is fueling our rapid growth in the western region.

Based in Utah, Reeve & Associates is a multi-disciplinary firm offering land planning, civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying services.

Architectural Nexus adds Education Designer

Architectural Nexus, a principal architectural firm, today announced Lisa Whoolery, AIA, has joined the Firm as a project architect. She will be playing a key role on the firm's educational projects.

With nearly 10 years of experience, Whoolery specializes in designing educational (K-12) buildings. She works with educators and civic leaders to create buildings that not only foster healthy learning environments for students, but that also serve as community facilities.

Prior to joining Architectural Nexus, Whoolery worked at Gillis Stransky Brems Smith (GSBS) in Salt Lake City for nine years. Her past projects include Glendale Middle School, Bonneville Elementary School, and Beacon Heights Elementary School.

Whoolery is currently serving as president-elect of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA). Prior to this appointment, she served on the fellowship and honors committee, chair of the program chair committee and chapter treasurer. Whoolery is also a member of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International.

Whoolery received a bachelor's of science degree in 1993, and master's of architecture in 1995 from the University of Utah.