Ryan Starkovich
Venue Sector Executive | Principal
BRINGING SHARED EXPERIENCES TO LIFE
When it comes to arenas, stadiums, airports, and multi-purpose venues, we know what it takes to design a space that’s performance ready for every ticket holder or tailgater. From sports fans and professional athletes to concert or conference goers, travelers, and fitness devotees, our Venue Sector experts are always focused on the end-user. We blend functionality with technical expertise to find innovative solutions that enhance performance, amenities, and comfort. When it comes to designing environments where thousands of people come together, our Venue Sector experts lead the field.
Explore our Venue Sector practices and learn more about our relevant project experience. Learn more about Henderson’s extensive experience in other market sectors here.
VENUE SECTOR
Our leaders are industry experts, well-respected for their experience, drive, and people-first approach. Full of passion, creativity, and wisdom, our leadership is highly collaborative and committed to delivering nothing but the best. Henderson’s vision is to build a better world, and we believe that starts with leaders who embody our company culture and core values.
Venue SECTOR LEADERS
James Dietz
Venue Sector Aviation Practice Director | Principal
Mischa Haramia
Venue Sector Entertainment Practice Director | Principal
Kelly Hyde
Venue Sector Sports Practice Co-Director | Principal
Sean Kolich
Venue Sector Sports Practice Co-Director | Associate
Nathan Malone
Venue Sector Design & Construction Director | Venue Sector Fitness Practice Director | Principal
Phil Miller
Venue Sector Project Director | Principal
Andrea Mulvany
Venue Sector Operations Director | Principal
Russ Murdock
Venue Sector Technical Director | Venue Sector Convention Center Practice Director | Principal
CONSTRUCTION OR COMMISSIONING HELP?
We believe good design requires great building partners to bring it to life. Our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, bridges the gap between design, construction, and ongoing building maintenance. Together, we seamlessly combine our engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide an unmatched client experience.
We could tell you all day how we always find new ways to innovate, but we’d rather let our projects speak for themselves. Browse our project gallery to discover what we’ve been working on in the Venue Sector.
Our people are always up to great things. Flip through the stories below to stay up to date on latest the latest news, awards, and announcements from Henderson.
March 9, 2023
Henderson Companies Opens Denver Office
Sister companies Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions expand into Colorado with an office in downtown Denver.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2023
MONDO | STADIA Showcases Henderson’s Lower.com Field Project in Cover Story
MONDO | STADIA
Henderson Engineers served as lead building systems design engineer for Lower.com Field stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2023
Henderson Sponsors 2023 On The Rise Women’s Leadership Summit
KMBC-TV
Henderson dedicates International Women’s Day to empowering women in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
K-State Grants Professional Progress Award to Henderson Executive
Kansas State University
Chief sector officer Jason Wollum is honored by the Kansas State University (K-State) Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2023
Henderson Companies Appoints New Chief Operations Officer
National design and construction firm promotes Darrell Stein, a 23-year company veteran, to c-suite executive team.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
Venue Professional Magazine Highlights Henderson’s KC Current Stadium Project
Venue Professional Magazine
Principals Katelyn DePenning and Andrea Mulvany discuss historic $117 million project that is building the standard for women's sports.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
ARIZCC Showcases Henderson-Designed NBA/WNBA Training Facility
Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine
Leading architecture, engineering, and construction industry magazine features Henderson's Verizon 5G Performance Center project in Phoenix.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2023
Women in STEM YouTube Series Features Henderson Principals
Women in STEM
Katelyn DePenning and Andrea Mulvany discuss their professional journeys and how the engineering landscape has evolved for women.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2022
Passenger Terminal World Features Henderson Principal in Q&A
Passenger Terminal World Magazine
James Dietz, aviation practice director, is interviewed for the January 2023 issue of Passenger Terminal World magazine.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2022
Keen on Retirement Podcast Interviews Henderson Executives About ESOP
Keen on Retirement Podcast
Henderson Engineers CEO Kevin Lewis, CFO Dana Kettle, and CMO Robin Broder Gibson discuss the firm's switch to 100% employee ownership.
Read MoreWe’re an organization of innovators and idea-generators, and we love to share what we know with others. Scroll our thought leadership library for technical expertise, design discoveries, industry trainings, and more from the brains behind the building systems.
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