Posts by Jan Barnhorst

As a leading firm in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and surveying, we’re expanding our services to include interior design. Our goal is to meet our clients’ diverse needs even more effectively. This new service offering further strengthens our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions. It helps us provide a thorough start-to-finish service, crafting spaces that…

Yesterday we said farewell to our summer co-ops with a fun-filled day. From the Panda Express/sushi lunch with send-off gifts to a late afternoon happy hour at Sonder Brewing, we made sure they had a memorable farewell from the MSP Design Team! Logan will begin grad school at the University of Illinois this fall. While…

Please join us in celebrating Nak Huon’s promotion to Manager of Production Services in the Civil Engineering Department. In this new role, Nak will oversee the output and quality control of CADD drafting for our engineering projects. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of Civil 3D will be crucial in maintaining the high standards we…

MSP Contributes Time and expertise to the Girl Scout Camp Whip-Poor-Will through ACI’s Workforce Development She Builds committee. During the week of July 17-21, volunteers from ACI member companies guided the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio through various STEAM activities. The activities included welding, plumbing, electrical work, and engineering projects. A highlight of the week…

Anneke wins the CREW Scholarship and earns recognition as one of the prestigious 2023 CREW Network – Home Foundation scholarship recipients! This significant honor includes a generous $5,000 scholarship to support her tuition and book expenses. Additionally, she will receive a 24-month membership to CREW, which offers invaluable networking opportunities and professional development resources. The…

MSP holds annual Olympics for second year in a row. Yesterday’s lunch hour buzzed with excitement as MSP hosted its 2nd Annual Office Olympics! With four teams competing, we gave all our competitive friends the chance to have some fun. The event featured a variety of engaging games, including a hole-in-one challenge, a hard hat…

Tom Streiff joins MSP as our newest project engineer. Tom’s responsibilities include creating site plans and working on drainage projects for subdivision design in MSP’s Civil Engineering Department. What Tom enjoys most about civil engineering is seeing the finished product based on his designs. Tom Streiff joins MSP with experience in the engineering industry for…

We are thrilled to announce Andrea Fullbeck’s promotion to Director of Finance and Human Resources. In her new role, Andrea will spearhead our financial department and oversee all human resources functions, including onboarding processes. Her leadership will guide our team through strategic financial planning, enhance our HR practices, and streamline employee integration. Andrea’s extensive experience…

MSP participates in ACI’s career days and participated in our first-ever Allied Construction Industries Construction Career Days (CCD) event as an exhibitor. Held at the Butler County Fairgrounds, the annual event hosts high school, elementary students, and adults from around the region and exposes them to careers in construction. Exhibitors actively interact with students through…

MSP is pleased to welcome Adam Kress as an Instrument Operator/Field Crew member in our Surveying Department. Adam will support our surveying operations as an instrument man, focusing on field tasks. Although new to surveying, Adam is eager to learn and gain experience in the profession. He values the emphasis on accuracy and professionalism in…

And the Family Connection That Led to Our New Front Desk Coordinator The Early Years It all started when Anneke was an American Heritage Girl (AHG) working on her architecture merit badge. She was 17 years old and already interested in pursuing architecture as a profession. Her mother, Gretchen Hoskins, was the troop leader. Gretchen…

Brian Jimison is an associate in MSP’s Surveying Department When did you come to MSP? November 10, 1999 What is your role at MSP and what are your job responsibilities? My role is Manager of Field Surveying Services. I provide guidance and support for our field crews for all survey-related activities. This includes residential and…

Welcome Krista and Deena our 2022 Spring co-ops Krista Walterbusch and Deena Ayshi! Krista Walterbush – Landscape Architecture Co-op Krista is a fourth-year student pursuing a landscape architecture degree at Ball State University. This semester, she is working with our Landscape Architecture Department. Her responsibilities include landscape architecture drawings, models, and planning. Two of the…

MSP Wins USGBC Leadership Award. The USGBC Ohio recently announced the winners of its 2021 Leadership Awards. We’re proud to announce that the PITT OHIO Parma Shop project received an honorable mention for Green Building of the Year Award: New Construction. The PITT OHIO Parma shop is part of the PITT OHIO Cleveland Terminal. It…

Congratulations to Jose Castrejon, VP of Landscape Architecture & Planning at MSP, for earning the Presidential Service Recognition 2021 Industry Advocate Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati. This prestigious award honors Jose’s exceptional contributions to the industry throughout the year. In 2021, he served as president of the Ohio Valley Development Association,…

On December 2, MSP Design wins Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award for its exceptional work on the Rumpke Corporate Headquarters. This prestigious award, presented by the Tri-State Masonry Institute (TMI), recognizes outstanding achievements in masonry, from design and installation to material manufacturing and project support. The honor reflects not only MSP Design’s commitment to excellence…

On November 10, the NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter announced that the PITT OHIO Cleveland Terminal project won three awards at its annual Awards of Excellence event. Architectural Design of the Year (MSP Design) Industrial Construction Project of the Year (Rycon Construction, Inc.) Innovation Project of the Year (Rycon Construction, Inc.) We are honored to be…

Please join us in welcoming Jake Rosenzweig, who recently joined MSP as a planning technician in our Landscape Architecture Department.. Jake plays a vital role in providing design support across a diverse range of projects, including landscape architecture, residential subdivision developments, cemetery design, and private landscape projects. He finds great satisfaction in the opportunity to…

We’re excited to announce the hiring of Sam Sketch, field crew chief and CADD technician for MSP’s Surveying Department. Sam’s primary duty is to provide construction layouts for residential developments. He enjoys the variety and complexity of surveys he handles each week for the surveying department. Sam Sketch field crew chief has seven years’ experience…

Please join us in welcoming William Harrison, field surveyor for MSP’s Surveying Department. William is OSHA certified with six years’ experience in surveying. His responsibilities include construction staking, topographic mapping, boundary surveys, Alta and as-built surveys. A newer resident of Ohio (he moved here about a year ago), William Harrison has enjoyed exploring different parts…

Butler Tech breaks ground proudly marked a significant milestone on May 20, 2021, with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Natural Science Center. Held at the Monroe campus, this event celebrated the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art academic and lab facility. The new building will span 26,000 square feet across two stories, replacing an…

MSP Design proudly earned a spot on the Business Courier’s prestigious list of the Largest Engineering Firms in the Greater Cincinnati area for 2020. This list, published annually, highlights the top engineering firms based on their total local billings. MSP Design has consistently ranked among the top 25 firms, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to excellence…

MSP Design is pleased to welcome Fred Bowling, Senior Landscape Architect. Fred has 37 years’ experience as a landscape architect and land planner, most recently with a prominent Cincinnati landscape architecture firm. His vast portfolio includes projects in the commercial, municipal, hospitality, education, multi-family and sports industries. Fred enjoys creating memorable, comfortable environments that encourage…

Butler Tech celebrated a significant milestone today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 4,600 square foot addition to its Bioscience Center in West Chester. This project, a collaborative effort with the Miller-Valentine Group, marks a major enhancement to the center’s state-of-the-art facilities. The Bioscience Center, which initially opened as a 32,000 square foot, two-story…

Here at MSP, we eagerly anticipate our annual participation in the Sharonville Christmas Fund Adopt A Family program. This cherished tradition allows us to extend our support and joy to families in our community during the holiday season. This year, we are excited to assist two families of five, ensuring they celebrate Christmas with gifts…

Last week, the community proudly rededicated First Responders Park in Westerville, Ohio. Shortly after a comprehensive renovation that took nearly a year. The upgraded park now features a serene space for reflection, a solemn memorial wall dedicated to our fallen heroes, and distinctive markers honoring all first responders. MSP Landscape Architect/Associate Dan Frank and MSP…

In late October, the City of Montgomery, Ohio, celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking held for Montgomery Quarter to launch the ambitious $150 million mixed-use development. This transformative project promises to enhance the community with a diverse array of facilities. It will include 114,700 square feet of office space, 9,600 square feet of retail…

We’re excited to announce that Emily Lubbers has satisfied the eligibility requirements and successfully passed the NCIDQ exams. Emily’s dedication and hard work have paid off, and she is now officially an NCIDQ certified interior designer. This significant achievement adds to her already impressive credentials as a project architect. Emily’s dual expertise in interior design…

McGill Smith Punshon Announces 2019 Corporate Officers and New Associates The Board of Directors of McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. recently announced the results of the election of its corporate officers for 2019. Elected are:  Steve Roat, President; Jim Watson, Senior Vice President; Richard Arnold, Vice President Land Development Engineering; Jose Castrejon, Vice President Landscape Architecture,…

The Sharonville Christmas Fund, a dedicated local nonprofit organization, focuses on assisting families in need during the holiday season. This year, MSP employees have set a goal to bring joy to 40-60 families throughout the community. They aim to achieve this by providing the families with much-needed gifts. In a heartwarming display of support, MSP employees…

Digestive Specialists, Inc. and Digestive Endoscopy Center, LLC, recently held their grand opening at their Clyo Road location in Dayton, Ohio. MSP provided architecture, engineering, landscape architecture and interior design services to this 27,910 SF newly constructed medical office building. The project scope included site improvements, office building shell, first floor common and mechanical spaces,…

We celebrated the grand opening for Drees Homes Elliott Farms community area last weekend. MSP had the opportunity to provide design services for this unique Deerfield Township residential development that includes an historic barn-turned-community center, pool, walking trails and community gardens. The Elliott Farms Community barn is a 1930s structure that was part of a 100-acre parcel…