About Us
WNA was created through a merger of Negley Design and Wilson Lawler Engineering. Back in 2015, our leaders worked diligently to create a business that would give people the proper resources and knowledge to complete dynamic and creative design solutions. Not only did our team grow substantially within the first few years of business, but our footprint grew as well. With a growing network and client base, the need for a second office was in order. Our first office in Portersville extended to a larger, secondary location in the great city of Pittsburgh. Both offices are operating productively and efficiently. From a simple small business merger, to over 35 full-time employees, WNA is proud of where we came from and how we have made it to become one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh.
We strive to manage a working company culture that weaves through our day-to-day operations. Cultivating this environment with our team creates awareness and a common goal that each member strives to achieve. Our team has the opportunity to thrive in a relaxed environment, work with like-minded peers, yet are still driven to succeed. Our top priority for our clients is to take their project needs and create a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to its design. However, we consult on many other facets than just design. Our multi-discipline practice allows us to consult on a broad range of engineering subjects.
History
Learn a little bit of what we have done through our timeline
Lawler & Associates Engineering - 1972
A passion for engineering started early on with Lawler & Associates to set the tone for our business. Tim Lawler is the founder of Lawler and Associates
Johnson-Schmidt and Associates - 1991
Lawler & Associates officially became a division of JSA.
Negley Design - 1996
Ron Negley established the company
Negley Design Inc. - Incorporated 2003
Based out of Portersville, PA, it created a strong location for employees to provide excellent service.
Wilson Lawler Engineering, Inc. - 2010
Lawler & Associates becomes WLE with Kevin Wilson and Tim Lawler as founding members.
Justin Vernam - 2014
During this year Justin became sole owner of NDI based out of Portersville, PA.
WNA Engineering Inc. - 2015
A simple merger between WLE and NDI inspired ideas for years to come under the leadership of Kevin Wilson (Pres.) and Justin Vernam (EVP).
Expanding Ownership - 2016
Chris DiCianna and Tony Valenza become owners of WNA.
Pittsburgh Office - 2017
As our business grew, we needed to attain more space for our partnerships and growing network.
New Employment - 2018
WNA leaders were looking for talented, experienced engineers and designers to serve their clients to meet the highest standards. WNA now has 30 employees
Expanding Ownership - 2019
Greg Torchia became an owner of WNA.
Growing Team - Present
With almost 40 full-time employees, WNA is growing to increase our business platform and provide our partners with the help they need to expand.
Lawler & Associates Engineering - 1972
A passion for engineering started early on with Lawler & Associates to set the tone for our business. Tim Lawler is the founder of Lawler and Associates
Johnson-Schmidt and Associates - 1991
Lawler & Associates officially became a division of JSA.
Negley Design - 1996
Ron Negley established the company
Negley Design Inc. - Incorporated 2003
Based out of Portersville, PA, it created a strong location for employees to provide excellent service.
Wilson Lawler Engineering, Inc. - 2010
Lawler & Associates becomes WLE with Kevin Wilson and Tim Lawler as founding members.
Justin Vernam - 2014
During this year Justin became sole owner of NDI based out of Portersville, PA.
WNA Engineering Inc. - 2015
A simple merger between WLE and NDI inspired ideas for years to come under the leadership of Kevin Wilson (Pres.) and Justin Vernam (EVP).
Expanding Ownership - 2016
Chris DiCianna and Tony Valenza become owners of WNA.
Pittsburgh Office - 2017
As our business grew, we needed to attain more space for our partnerships and growing network.
New Employment - 2018
WNA leaders were looking for talented, experienced engineers and designers to serve their clients to meet the highest standards. WNA now has 30 employees
Expanding Ownership - 2019
Greg Torchia became an owner of WNA.
Growing Team - Present
With almost 40 full-time employees, WNA is growing to increase our business platform and provide our partners with the help they need to expand.
Awards
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2018 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (16th)
The companies on this year's list represent diverse industries, from health care and logistics to home building and legal services.
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2019 - Inc Magazine , Inc. 5000 (2499th)
magazine has revealed that LINK Strategic Partners is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.
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2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (32nd)
Winners and rankings for the fastest-growing, privately held firms in western Pennsylvania region
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2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work
Companies were judged based on an online employee survey earlier this year and chosen in four categories based on the number of employees working in western Pennsylvania.
Awards
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2018 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (16th)
The companies on this year's list represent diverse industries, from health care and logistics to home building and legal services.
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2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (XXth)
Companies were judged based on an online employee survey earlier this year and chosen in four categories based on the number of employees working in western Pennsylvania.
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2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work
magazine has revealed that LINK Strategic Partners is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.
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2019 - Inc Magazine , Inc. 5000 (2499th)
Winners and rankings for the fastest-growing, privately held firms in western Pennsylvania region
Learn about the WNA team
Take a look at the experienced and hardworking team we have at WNA
Leadership

As President of the company, Kevin establishes short and long term goals and leads the company to achieve them. He utilizes his extensive engineering and code experience to mentor all of our engineers and designers.
Kevin L. Wilson
President
kevinw@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9914

As Principal in Charge of the project, Greg remains a part of the team and is continually in touch with the ongoing design, requesting updates from the Project Manager and the other team members during the course of the project.
Gregorio Torchia
Vice President
gregt@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9913

Assist clients with defining and understanding their engineering goals for projects. Then he provides a well-designed solution that works with their financial goals, creating a reliable and efficient facility.
Jason Heilman
Senior Mechanical Engineer
jasonh@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9915

Justin Listens to the client to provide a design based on the client’s needs and budget while maintaining a high level of creativity suited for each specific project.
Justin Vernam
Executive Vice President
justinv@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9874

My goal is to lead others to their fullest potential while still developing successful business relationships between partners and clients.
Christopher J. DiCianna
Vice President
chrisd@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9875

My goals are to increase our companies efficiency through creating better processes and streamlining internal communications while making sure our employees have the best tools to provide top notch customer service.
Tony J. Valenza
Vice President of operations
tonyv@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9888

The approach I take in my projects depends upon the job. I like to consider the larger view of the project and apply the knowledge and perspectives that I have from working in all of the trades to develop a more complete image of the final project
Jeffry S. Vodenichar
Director of Engineering
jeffv@wnaengineering.com
724-355-4702

As President of the company, Kevin establishes short and long term goals and leads the company to achieve them. He utilizes his extensive engineering and code experience to mentor all of our engineers and designers.
Kevin L. Wilson
President
kevinw@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9914

As Principal in Charge of the project, Greg remains a part of the team and is continually in touch with the ongoing design, requesting updates from the Project Manager and the other team members during the course of the project.
Gregorio Torchia
Vice President
gregt@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9913

My goal is to lead others to their fullest potential while still developing successful business relationships between partners and clients.
Christopher J. DiCianna
Vice President
chrisd@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9875

Assist clients with defining and understanding their engineering goals for projects. Then he provides a well-designed solution that works with their financial goals, creating a reliable and efficient facility.
Jason Heilman
Senior Mechanical Engineer
jasonh@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9915

My goals are to increase our companies efficiency through creating better processes and streamlining internal communications while making sure our employees have the best tools to provide top notch customer service.
Tony J. Valenza
Vice President of operations
tonyv@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9888

Justin Listens to the client to provide a design based on the client’s needs and budget while maintaining a high level of creativity suited for each specific project.
Justin Vernam
Executive Vice President
justinv@wnaengineering.com
412-588-9874

The approach I take in my projects depends upon the job. I like to consider the larger view of the project and apply the knowledge and perspectives that I have from working in all of the trades to develop a more complete image of the final project
Jeffry S. Vodenichar
Director of Engineering
jeffv@wnaengineering.com
724-355-4702
Our Team

Dan Antonacci
Senior Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

JORDAN BULLOCK
CAD | BIM Manager

JAKE CAMPBELL
Electrical Designer

Chris Champagne
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Darren Coast
Mechanical Designer

CODY DAVIS
Electrical Designer / Building Surveyor

DRAKE DOMHOFF
Plumbing Designer

Nicole Robinson
Operations Manager

Zane Elliott
Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer

Mark Ellis
Sr. Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

Mike Gilliland
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

KYLE HARRIS
Mechanical Designer

KYLE HINCHBERGER
Mechanical Designer

Dan Kelly
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

ZACHARY KLIXBULL
Mechanical Designer

TIMOTHY LAWLER
Electrical Designer

Mary Lewis
Sr. Electrical Engineer

STEVE NEESE
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

JOHN O’LEARY
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

RONALD PERSICO
Mechanical Designer

Jeremiah Robertson
Electrical Designer

David Rottschaefer
Mechanical Designer

GEORGE WEICHEY
Senior Electrical Designer

STEVEN WESTHEAD
Electrical Designer

BRENT WILEY
Sr. Project Manager / Mechanical Designer

RODNEY WILLIAMS
Mechanical Designer

Jason Zang
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

Jacob Zidik
Marketing Assistant

Dan Antonacci
Sr. Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

JORDAN BULLOCK
CAD | BIM Manager

JAKE CAMPBELL
Electrical Designer

Chris Champagne
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Darren Coast
Mechanical Designer

CODY DAVIS
Electrical Designer / Building Surveyor

DRAKE DOMHOFF
Plumbing Designer

Zane Elliott
Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer

Mark Ellis
Sr. Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

Mike Gilliland
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

KYLE HARRIS
Mechanical Designer

KYLE HINCHBERGER
Mechanical Designer

Dan Kelly
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

ZACHARY KLIXBULL
Mechanical Designer

TIMOTHY LAWLER
Electrical Designer

Mary Lewis
Sr. Electrical Engineer

STEVE NEESE
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

JOHN O’LEARY
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

RONALD PERSICO
Mechanical Designer

Jeremiah Robertson
Electrical Designer

Nicole Robinson
Operations Manager

David Rottschaefer
Mechanical Designer

GEORGE WEICHEY
Senior Electrical Designer

STEVEN WESTHEAD
Electrical Designer

BRENT WILEY
Sr. Project Manager / Mechanical Designer

RODNEY WILLIAMS
Mechanical Designer

Jason Zang
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

Jacob Zidik
Marketing Assistant

Dan Antonacci
Sr. Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

JORDAN BULLOCK
CAD | BIM Manager

JAKE CAMPBELL
Electrical Designer

Chris Champagne
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager

Darren Coast
Mechanical Designer

CODY DAVIS
Electrical Designer / Building Surveyor

DRAKE DOMHOFF
Plumbing Designer

Zane Elliott
Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer

Mark Ellis
Sr. Plumbing Designer/Project Manager

Mike Gilliland
Sr. Electrical Designer/Project Manager

KYLE HARRIS
Mechanical Designer

KYLE HINCHBERGER
Mechanical Designer

Dan Kelly
Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZACHARY KLIXBULL
Mechanical Designer

TIMOTHY LAWLER
Electrical Designer

Mary Lewis
Senior Electrical Engineer

STEVE NEESE
Sr. Electrical Designer/Project Manager

JOHN O’LEARY
Senior Mechanical Engineer

RONALD PERSICO
Mechanical Designer

Jeremiah Robertson
Electrical Designer

David Rottschaefer
Mechanical Designer

Nicole Robinson
Operations Manager

GEORGE WEICHEY
Senior Electrical Designer

STEVEN WESTHEAD
Electrical Designer

BRENT WILEY
Sr. Project Manager / Mechanical Designer

RODNEY WILLIAMS
Mechanical Designer

Jason Zang
Senior Electrical Designer/Project Manager
