PGAV Destinations Continues to Expand Design Team
PGAV Destinations is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its St. Louis and Orlando design studios, having welcomed a number of new team members that will bolster their collaborative efforts in delivering unparalleled destinations across travel, tourism and entertainment sectors, both domestically and internationally.
PGAV Destinations continues to drive innovation in the planning and design of projects that create unforgettable destinations. Welcoming talented new team members across design disciplines represents increased activity in themed entertainment, zoos, aquariums, museums, brand destinations, and hospitality projects around the globe and allows PGAV’s leading experts to create beautiful experiences wherever they go.
“Last year was an extraordinary time for the industry, but we are even more excited about what 2023 has in store as we maintain a steady trajectory of expansion,” said Mike Konzen, PGAV CEO. “Key initiatives put forth before 2020 have enabled this sustained growth, one which promises major advances in 2023 and allows the PGAV team to create beautiful experiences around the world.”
Introducing PGAV Destinations’ new team members:
Alyssa Garcia
Landscape Architect, Alyssa Garcia, from Huntington, NY, received her bachelor’s in landscape architecture from Cornell University. Alyssa has previous landscape architectural design experience in high-end residential, single-family home development, themed Entertainment, and transportation work.
Michael Jennings
Architectural Designer, Michael Jennings of Wall Township, NJ, received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California. He has prior experience at Baker Barios Architects, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Universal Creative.
Brandon Johnston
Architectural Designer, Brandon Johnston, from Warrenton, Missouri, received his bachelor’s in Architectural Studies from the University of Missouri. He has previous experience in zoo design.
Jon Plsek
Designer/Illustrator, Jon Plsek of Atlanta, Georgia, received his MFA in Themed Entertainment Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. His previous experience includes Disney and Universal Creative. Jon also served on the Savannah College of Art and Design faculty.
Ken Saba
Senior Media Producer, Ken Saba of San Francisco, California, received his BFA in Film and MFA in Film/Entertainment Design from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He also received two AAs in Film/TV Production and Film/Animation from De Anza College in Cupertino, California. His previous experience includes Walt Disney Imagineering, Mousetrappe, Universal Creative, Boeing, NASA, BRC Imagination Arts, and Thinkwell Group.
Monica Toren
Architectural Designer, Monica Toren of York, Pennsylvania, received her Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University. She has previous experience in architectural design at LRK plus project management as an intern for Disney World and an architecture intern for Warehaus.
Jonathan Winfiele
Architectural Designer, Jonathan Winfiele, from Missouri City, Texas, received his MFA in Themed Entertainment Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. His previous experience includes architectural design and production design.
About PGAV Destinations
PGAV Destinations is a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations. Now entering its sixth decade, the practice has evolved to become the ideal destination-consulting partner, skilled at developing growth-oriented master plans and translating those plans into successful projects. No other firm offers such an integrated approach to destination planning.
PGAV Destinations’ key clients include industry leaders such as The Smithsonian, Chimelong Group, National Geographic, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Port Aventura, Bass Pro Shops, Kennedy Space Center, the Georgia Aquarium, and many others. www.PGAVDestinations.com
