Ware Malcomb Elevates Two Oak Brook Team Members
Grant Brandenburg right, was named director, regional operations; Troy Flick was named studio manager, design, in Ware Malcomb's Oak Brook, IL, office.
OAK BROOK, IL–Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, named Grant Brandenburg director, regional operations and Troy Flick was named studio manager, design, both in the firm’s Oak Brook, IL, office.
Brandenburg joined the firm as a project manager in 2013 and was promoted to studio manager in 2015. Brandenburg has experience in all facets of architecture and has worked on a wide variety of projects including office, industrial, hospitality, retail, medical office, and aviation. His operations management responsibilities include Ware Malcomb offices in Oak Brook, Chicago, Toronto and Atlanta.
“Grant not only brings extensive architectural design expertise to the Ware Malcomb team, his strong business acumen has also been an asset to the firm,” says Cameron Trefry, principal of Ware Malcomb’s Chicago and Oak Brook offices. “His ability to find efficiencies in almost every step of our workflow has made him a strong contributor to the growth of our regional operations.”
A licensed architect in Illinois, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana, Brandenburg holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture degree, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and is also certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is a Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional.
In his new role, Flick manages the Midwest design operations of Ware Malcomb and is responsible for the design of select architectural projects. He brings 14 years of architectural design knowledge and expertise to the Ware Malcomb team. Previously working for four years in Ware Malcomb’s design studio, Flick rejoined Ware Malcomb in 2015 as a project designer and has since led the design on a number of notable firm architectural projects throughout North America. His experience includes master planning, overall design implementation and client management. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of corporate office, industrial, distribution, healthcare, auto and retail projects.
“Troy’s keen eye for design and commitment to the team make him a valuable member of our design studio,” says Jinger Tapia, principal, design. “He upholds our mission of creating great design through our client’s vision. We look forward to Troy’s continued success and leadership at Ware Malcomb.”
Flick holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Environmental Design from Kent State University. He is a licensed architect in Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Architects, a LEED Accredited Professional, and NCARB certified.