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Nelsen
Architects, Inc. in Austin Adds Partners, Takes New Name
Prominent Austin Architectural
Firm Makes Shareholders of Long-time Members, Changes Name to Nelsen
Partners
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/
-- The Austin-area architectural firm Nelsen Architects, Inc.
announced today that it is changing its name to Nelsen Partners to
reflect the addition of three long-time members - Philip J. Crisara,
George A. Melara and Erston Senger - as shareholders with Brad
Nelsen, the founder and president. The change becomes effective
immediately.
"Adding my three talented
colleagues to the ownership structure of this firm reflects the
reality that our organization's success has grown because of their
outstanding teamwork and leadership on unique and innovative
projects in Austin, Phoenix, the United States and the world,"
Nelsen said. "The new ownership structure will serve as a platform
for the continuing growth and success of our firm as we strive to
create memorable places that positively affect communities and
people's lives. Phil, George and Erston embody Nelsen Partners'
uncompromising commitment to excellence and service to our clients.
They greatly deserve this recognition."
Nelsen Partners has offices in
Austin and Scottsdale, with approximately 30 employees in each
location to handle work around the United States for development of
retail centers, office buildings, residential towers, resorts,
restaurants and mixed-use projects.
Phil Crisara serves as executive
vice president and Texas managing director. George Melara serves as
vice president and Arizona managing director and Erston Senger
serves as vice president and director of operations in the Arizona
office.
Mr. Crisara was responsible for
launching the firm's Austin office in 1996. His 21 years of design
experience includes large-scale mixed-use retail and residential
projects, office buildings, and more than 50 upscale restaurants
located across the United States.
Mr. Melara, director of design in
the Scottsdale office, is an award- winning architect with project
experience that includes large-scale mixed use developments,
high-rise residential, office buildings and complex renovation
projects like the recently completed Biltmore Fashion Park.
Mr. Senger has overseen the
documentation and completion of millions of square feet of
commercial, retail, mixed-use, hotel, and residential development.
He has and continues to manage the firm's most complex projects with
great success.
Nelsen Architects is one of
Austin's larger architectural firms with a local staff of 30 and
more than 60 nationally. The firm works primarily in the private
sector with major projects in Florida, South Carolina, Arizona and
throughout Texas.
About Nelsen Architects
Nelsen Architects is a full-service
planning, architectural and interior design firm integrating
international experience with localized expertise for more than 15
years.
Founded in 1990, the firm is
headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a regional office in
Scottsdale, Arizona. The company's portfolio of high- profile
commercial projects includes high-rise office and residential
buildings, mixed use "town center" developments, hotels,
restaurants, and golf clubhouses throughout the continental United
States, Australia and Hawaii.
Contact:
Joe Gimenez
512.542.2853
JGimenez@gcigroup.com
Source:
Nelsen Partners
CONTACT: Joe Gimenez,
+1-512-542-2853, or
JGimenez@gcigroup.com , for
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