MSA Design is proud to announce the promotion of six key team members into elevated leadership roles. These promotions reinforce MSA’s commitment to design excellence, operational strength, and an integrated, people-centered approach to growth.

“When MSA Design was founded almost 40 years ago, it was based on a foundation of strong, intentional, collaborative design for our clients and our community. As we have grown over the years, we remain true to our strategic principles of design—considering all the opportunities inherent in every project and the importance of thoughtful and humanistic design,” said Michael Schuster, President of MSA Design. “To continue to be the legacy firm rooted in the concept of servant leadership, our firm leadership has evolved, and we have now put in place these very exceptional people who are skilled and powerful leaders in key areas. These newly announced leaders are all remarkable people who care deeply about our enduring mission. I am proud of their accomplishments, their knowledge, and their passion—and even more proud of the professional and humanistic qualities that make them the right people, at this point in the history of MSA Design, to be key leaders in the future.”

The following individuals have been promoted:

• Amy Benetti – Vice President of Operations Leads operational strategy to drive efficiency, collaboration, and firm-wide excellence.

• Chris Patek – Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Guides innovation, design process evolution, and strategic visioning.

• Chris Wiethe – Vice President of Human Capital Aligns people strategy with firm goals to strengthen culture and leadership development.

• Chris Bujnak – Senior Director of Projects Oversees project planning and execution while advancing data-driven accountability.

• Sarah Eingle – Senior Director of Interior Design Unifies creative direction and design standards across all interior design work.

• Nestor Melnyk – Senior Director of Higher Education Leads the business development and strategic project execution in the higher education market.

“Elevating Amy Benetti, Chris Patek, and Chris Wiethe to Vice President—and Chris Bujnak, Sarah Eingle, and Nestor Melnyk to Senior Director—celebrates leaders who live our mission: exceptional people, inspired experiences, enduring impact,” said Bill Baker, Managing Partner. “Their servant-hearted approach and relentless design excellence push MSA forward. I’m eager to keep creating with them, serving clients with integrity, imagination, and passion.” As MSA Design continues to grow, the firm remains centered around its founding values: leading with integrity, designing with intention, and serving with humility. The individuals stepping into these roles will ensure MSA remains agile, bold, and unwavering in its pursuit of design that matters.