Do It For The People
We put people at the center.
Innovative Excellence
We will always be extraordinary.
Courageous Collaboration
Together we are unstoppable!
Born in '68.
Driven Ever Since.
WD Partners was founded in 1968 by Wolfgang Doerschlag, a visionary architect who immigrated to the U.S. from Austria and built his firm with a passion for design and a spirit of resilience. What began as a six-person architecture studio in Columbus, Ohio has grown into a fully integrated global consultancy.
Under the leadership of Chris Doerschlag, our CEO, WD continues to evolve—delivering strategy, design, operations, architecture, and engineering solutions to the world's most ambitious brands. Our strength lies in our people—a culture grounded in creativity, trust, and the energy of collaboration. Onward!
Giving Back is Part of Who We Are
At WD, we believe that great people build great communities. Through our annual WDna Awards program, associates are nominated through our peer Recognition Program for exhibiting one of WD’s Core Values.
At the end of the year, all associates submit their charities of choice. The WDna Awards finalists vote to determine which organization will receive our annual donation.
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Our impact grows when our people lead the way.
Our Leadership, Up Close
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SpeakerBianca Doerschlag
Vice President
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Chris Doerschlag
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Thibodeaux
AVP, Engineering
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SpeakerDan Stanek
Executive Vice President
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SpeakerJay Highland
EVP, Creative
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Jen Merkich
SVP, Talent Care
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Jim Brittan
Chief Financial Officer
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SpeakerJoanne Heyob
SVP, Operations Strategy & Design
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SpeakerJody Wasbro
SVP, Strategy & Experience Design
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Mark Bateman
SVP, Business Development
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Mike Corbett
Executive Vice President
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Mike Morton
Vice President
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Pat Heinzman
SVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation
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Sunil Punjani
Executive Vice President
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Tara Yavorsky
SVP, Marketing