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get to know us
Welcome to Elevar, where we redefine elevation through a blend of innovative thinking, diverse perspectives, and practical expertise. Our values—Mastery, Experience, Teamwork, Creativity, Commitment, and Integrity—drive us as we craft spaces that invigorate and inspire. With over five decades of dedication, we’ve evolved into a close-knit family of over 80 professionals, committed to delivering exceptional designs and enduring value to our clients.
meet the team
Discover the faces behind Elevar’s success—our team of dedicated experts, a harmonious blend of seasoned professionals and rising talents. Guided by our core values of Mastery, Experience, Teamwork, Creativity, Commitment, and Integrity, we collectively channel our diverse perspectives into crafting innovative designs that leave a lasting impact. With over five decades of combined experience, we are committed to delivering excellence and pushing the boundaries of creativity in every project we undertake.

Lydia Leytze

Suellen Hugan

Evan Eagle, RA, LEED AP

Jordan Odor, RA

McKenzie Collopy, PE

Christine Weist

Dave Breda, CSI, CCS, CCCA

Jayson Tarantino

DiHua Yang, RA

Andrew Pederson, LEED Green Associate

Beth Breda, RA

Lisa Cameron Gulley

Suva Mendoza

Deanna Hazeley

Regan Brinker

Kevin Bleichner, RA

James Geers, RA, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, ND, O+M, HOMES

Damian McDaniel, LEED Green Associate

Ryan Warr, PE, LEED AP

Colton Spencer

E. Thomas Fernandez, SARA

Justin Fowler

Veronica Mirick

Eryn Thamann, RA

Sylvia Roark

Michael Sundrup, AIA, RA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Megan Cahill

Tony Lozier, PE, LEED AP

Alex Riede

David Hester, RA

Christina Oyler

Mike Weber

Trent Rusnak

Haley Duggins

Jonny Hofmann, RA, LEED AP

David Roman, UAV Pilot

Tabitha Piercefield

Dan Montgomery, RA, RRC, RRO, RWC, RBEC, REWC, ILBEC

Brian Raab

John Rademacher, AIA, NCARB, NOMA

Allison Nichols, PE

Kristina Hamill, RA, RRC, RRO, LEED AP, UAV Pilot

Hannah Clark-Havron

Josh Garland

Kim Patton, AIA

Anusha Baldaro

Cyndi Klein, NCIDQ

Rusty Harp

David VonderBrink, RA

Chris Carter

Matt Puthoff, RA

John Tsuchiya, RA

Abigail VanFossen

Chris Murtaugh

Connor Potts
From the early conceptual stages, you understood our culture which fosters maturity and school spirit. Designing academic spaces that allowed our students to take ownership of their learning, your team aided in cultivating a more enriched educational experience that will serve them in the classroom and beyond.
Head of School | Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Thank you for the hard work and continued partnership with Advarra! I am so proud of what this company has become and I really think our Corporate HQ will be the next iteration in setting a corporate culture for the next decade! A personal thank you to you and Elevar for helping partner with Advarra to set the tone!
Scott E. Uebele, CEO | Advarra
From our offices, to lab spaces, to support spaces like our new kitchen and collaborative break out areas, our employees are affected by their surroundings – and in turn, this affects productivity and performance. We are proud to say that we now have spaces that match the caliber of work our staff carries out daily.
Chris Leedy, VP | Pilot Chemical
What I appreciate most is that your team truly listened to our needs. Your design team used creative thinking to provide us with current, cost effective solutions to operate our buildings efficiently.
Michael Brandt, Former Superintendent | Riverview East Academy
When we embarked on planning much needed renovations to our school in order to transform the SUA campus, your team was recommended to us as a reliable and talented group of designers. When we hired your team to manage the renovations to St. Angela Hall, our theater, we knew from the very start that we made the right decision to work with Elevar on this complicated project.
Lelia Keefe Kramer, President | St. Ursula Academy
project highlights

The Hayden

Brown Street MOB

TQL Stadium

Five Rivers Health Center
interested in life at Elevar?
join our team
As a collaborative hub of diverse talents, we embrace our core values and channel them into every project. If you’re driven by innovation, excellence, and a commitment to making a lasting impact, we invite you to explore our open positions and be a part of our journey.
