2011
Bennett and Boelhauf receive promotions
June 11 Filed in: around the office
Two Omnies recently received promotions in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the firm. Jeff Bennett is now a Senior Associate of the firm, and Jody Boelhauf was named as Associate.
Jeff has been a member of Omni Architects for 13 years and has served as Project Manager or Project Architect on several major projects. Most recently, he served as Project Architect for the $17 Million Gateway Community and Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing, which received an award from AIA Kentucky for design excellence. He is currently Project Architect for a $18 Million renovation of the University of Kentucky Student Center. Our clients that work with Jeff note their appreciation for his attention to detail, follow-through, positive attitude, and professionalism.
Since joining the Omni family in 2006, Jody Boelhauf has been an invaluable team member. His broad range of experience includes all phases of design for primary, secondary, and higher education facilities, as well as civic and healthcare buildings. His work in multiple firms in Louisiana and Kentucky has given Jody a diverse knowledge base, making him the go-to person among coworkers seeking guidance, especially regarding construction administration. Most recently, Jody has served as Project Architect and now oversees construction administration for Phase One of the $137 Million Eastern Kentucky University Science Building. He is also serving as Project Architect for the new $8 Million Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, currently in design.
uofl recognizes omni for solid performance
May 11 Filed in: on the boards
habitat for humanity moving to new office
May 11 Filed in: around the office
gctc center for advanced manufacturing featured on nbc nightly news
March 11 Filed in: omni in the news
Gateway Community and Technical College's new Center for Advanced Manufacturing was featured in a news segment by Tom Brokaw on NBC Nightly News March 1. The segment, part of a series called "America at the Crossroads," focused on how workers are retraining and retooling to learn the new advanced skills needed to succeed in today's high tech manufacturing industry. NBC highlighted the partnership between GCTC and MAG Industries which is providing workers with on-the-job training and classroom instruction through an apprenticeship program.
video: EKU promoting its science building on YouTube
February 11 Filed in: project profiles & progress
Eastern Kentucky University has produced a great video to promote their new Science Building currently under construction.
state plans new commonwealth emergency operations center
January 11 Filed in: on the boards
The Kentucky Department of Military Affairs has selected Omni to design a new Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center on the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. With more than 7,000 Soldiers and Airmen in 54 locations statewide, this facility will expand the ability of the Boone National Guard to remain fully operational at all times, regardless of the situation. The new CEOC will serve the entire Commonwealth during natural and civil disasters.
In partnership with AECOM, Omni is working with Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM), the DMA, and the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration to design a state-of-the-art facility that supports 24/7/365 monitoring, and steps up during activation to support Kentucky's 15 emergency support functions. The facility will be located adjacent to the existing EOC buiding and will incorporate more current stand-alone and redundant design features with the latest technology, and comply with DoD security standards to protect its users. The facility will also be designed to be compliant with the latest FEMA guidelines.
This is not Omni’s first project in the realm of Public Safety. In 2007, Omni was selected by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to design a new Public Safety Operations Center, which is designed to meet LEED Silver standards. This project was also designed in partnership with AECOM, was bid under budget, and is currently awaiting funding to move into construction.
Omni is also working with the Department of Military affairs on another project at the Boone National Guard Center. Omni is serving as Owners Consultant Architect-Engineer for the design of a new Joint Force Headquarters building and be located close to the new Emergency Operations Center.
In partnership with AECOM, Omni is working with Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM), the DMA, and the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration to design a state-of-the-art facility that supports 24/7/365 monitoring, and steps up during activation to support Kentucky's 15 emergency support functions. The facility will be located adjacent to the existing EOC buiding and will incorporate more current stand-alone and redundant design features with the latest technology, and comply with DoD security standards to protect its users. The facility will also be designed to be compliant with the latest FEMA guidelines.
This is not Omni’s first project in the realm of Public Safety. In 2007, Omni was selected by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to design a new Public Safety Operations Center, which is designed to meet LEED Silver standards. This project was also designed in partnership with AECOM, was bid under budget, and is currently awaiting funding to move into construction.
Omni is also working with the Department of Military affairs on another project at the Boone National Guard Center. Omni is serving as Owners Consultant Architect-Engineer for the design of a new Joint Force Headquarters building and be located close to the new Emergency Operations Center.
maysville ctc to expand cynthiana campus
January 11 Filed in: on the boards
Omni has been selected to design a new addition to Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) Licking Valley campus in Cynthiana. The new addition will add 8,000 SF of instructional and administrative space, including nursing and simulation labs, to support this campus’ growing Nursing and Allied Health program. Design will begin this winter and construction will kickoff in August.
The Licking Valley Campus is one of three campuses and two extensions of Maysville Community and Technical College. Maysville Community and Technical College was recently ranked among the nation’s fastest growing two-year public colleges by Community College Week. Among colleges with enrollments of 2,500 to 4,999, Maysville CTC ranked 41st with an enrollment change of 3,426 in 2008 to 4,111 in 2009, a 20 percent increase. The college’s enrollment consists of primarily part-time student (61%), the majority of which are over the age of 15 (44%).
This project marks Omni’s twelfth project for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the third project for Maysville Community and Technical College. Omni assisted MCTC in the development of its master plan in 1997, and updated the plan in 2005.
chad gallas joins omni team
January 11 Filed in: around the office
Prior to beginning work at Omni, Chad’s work experience includes professional positions with J. Quintin Biagi PSC and T.J.C. Engineering.
kim millerd promoted to associate
January 11 Filed in: around the office
Kim Millerd was recently promoted to Associate in the firm. Kim became Omni’s Marketing Manager in November 2008 and is responsible for planning and managing all firm marketing and business development activities. Since coming to Omni, she has led the development and launch of a new website, redesigned the firm’s marketing materials and newsletter, and initiated a social media marketing plan. Before coming to Omni, Kim held positions with the Chronicle of Higher Education, the University of Kentucky, and the Council on Postsecondary Education. She is a native resident of Lexington and a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information Studies.
