Because we are obsessed with making things better, ourselves and the world we live in. Our values are in our wdna. They are the standards that we hold ourselves to. The foundation of what we believe, who we are, and how we act.
There are three simple principles that we live by:
We Do It
For People
Do It
For People
We understand that our actions, behaviors and decisions have a lasting impact on our colleagues, our clients, and their customers, so we put people at the center.
Courageous
Collaboration
Courageous
Collaboration
We value differing, forward-thinking, multi dimensional points of view, we choose to collaborate, seeking common ground respectfully and constructively, so together we are unstoppable.
Innovative
Excellence
Innovative
Excellence
We bring our best thinking and our best selves to the table each and every day, striving for constant improvement to top what we did yesterday, so we will always be extraordinary.
Leadership
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Mark Bateman
SVP, Business Development
Meet Mark -
Jim Brittan CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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Mike Corbett
Executive Vice President
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Bianca Doerschlag AIA
Vice President
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Chris Doerschlag AIA NCARB
Chief Executive Officer
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Joanne Heyob
SVP, Operations Strategy & Design
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Jay Highland
Executive Vice President, Creative
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Jen Merkich
SVP, Talent Care
Meet Jen -
Mike Morton PgMP PMP PMI-ACP
Vice President
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Lee Peterson
EVP, Thought Leadership
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Sunil Punjani
Executive Vice President
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Dan Stanek
Executive Vice President
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Jody Wasbro
SVP, Strategy & Experience Design
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Tara Yavorsky
SVP, Marketing
Meet Tara
Careers
Here or Home: Innovation Happens Anywhere
How do you describe a company culture on a website? Here goes.
At WD, it's that vibe you get when you're walking down the hall (or these days when you're on a Teams call). The connections you make with people. The drive that everyone has to not only succeed, but to do it better and faster than before. It's knowing that you get the best from your teammates every time. And that you return the favor. And fun. Did we mention fun?
Just For You
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k & Retirement
Paid Time Off
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Flexible Fridays
Parental Leave
LifeLock®
Optional Benefits
Continuing Education
Career & Personal Development
See Our Current Openings
In the News
Articles
- Oct 2024
Vintage Shopping Is Booming. Banana Republic and Others Get In on the Action.
The New York Times - Jul 2024
As Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid Close Stores, Property Owners Mull Selling Versus Leasing
CoStar - Jun 2024
Full-Circle Moment for Kowalski’s
Star Tribune - Jun 2024
The Backroom: Lee Peterson and the Hard Truth About Retail Stores
Retail Dive - Apr 2024
Why More Tech in Stores Shouldn’t Mean Fewer Workers
Retail Dive - Apr 2024
IHOP-Applebee’s Combo Restaurants Could Be Coming, but History Shows Making Them Work Could Be Tough
Business Insider - Feb 2024
Zac Posen Is Gap Inc.’s Latest Hire in a Long Line
Retail Dive - Jan 2024
Every Store Is a Flagship
Retail Dive - Jan 2024
What It Takes to Build a Private Label
Retail Dive - Jan 2024
The States of Self-Service High Tech and Low Tech
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Awards
- Feb 2023
Ranked #3 of the top 95 Retail Architecture and AE Firms — Restaurants
Building Design + Construction - Feb 2023
Ranked #4 in the top 130 Retail Sector Architecture and AE Firms — All Retail Buildings Work
Building Design + Construction - Feb 2023
Ranked #4 of the top 90 Retail Architecture and AE Firms – Malls, Big Box Stores, Strip Centers
Building Design + Construction - Jun 2020
Ranked #5 in the Top Retail Design Firms of 2020
VMSD - May 2019
Top Retail Design Firms
VMSD - May 2019
Central Ohio’s Largest Privately Held Companies
Columbus Business First - May 2019
Top 500 Design Firms
Engineering News-Record - May 2019
Top 300 Architecture Firms
Architectural Record - May 2019
40 Under 40
Design:Retail - May 2019
Central Ohio’s Busiest Architecture Firms
Columbus Business First - Apr 2019
Top 10 Engineering Firms
Commercial Construction & Renovation