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
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. 01
Johnson-Schmidt and Associates
Lawler & Associates officially became a division of JSA 02
Negley Design
Ron Negley established the company. 03
Negley Design Inc. (Incorporated 2003)
Based out of Portersville, PA, it created a strong location for employees to provide excellent service. 04
Wilson Lawler Engineering, Inc.
Lawler & Associates becomes WLE with Kevin Wilson and Tim Lawler as founding members. 05
Justin Vernam
During this year Justin became the sole owner of NDI based out of Portersville, PA. 06
WNA Engineering Inc.
A simple merger between WLE and NDI inspired ideas for years to come under the leadership of Kevin Wilson (Pres.) and Justin Vernam (EVP). 07
Expanding Ownership
Chris DiCianna and Tony Valenza become owners of WNA. 08
Pittsburgh Office
As our business grew, we needed to attain more space for our partnerships and growing network. 09
New Employment
WNA leaders were looking for talented, experienced engineers and designers to serve their clients to meet the highest standards. WNA now has 30 employees. 10
Expanding Ownership
Greg Torchia became an owner of WNA. 11
Growing Team
With over 60 employees, WNA is growing to increase our business platform and provide our partners with the help they need to expand. 12
Awards
2019 - Inc Magazine , Inc. 5000 (2499th)
Inc Magazine have 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.
2020 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (30th)
The companies on this year's list represent diverse industries, from health care and logistics to home building and legal services.
2020 - 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.
2021 - Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 (16th)
Winners and rankings for the fastest-growing, privately held firms in the western Pennsylvania region.
Learn about the WNA team
Take a look at the experienced and hardworking team we have at WNA
Leadership

Kevin L. Wilson
PE, MCP
President
kevinw@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9914

Justin Vernam
Executive Vice President
justinv@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9874

Tony J. Valenza PE, LEED AP, BD+C
Vice President of Operations
tonyv@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9888

Gregorio P. Torchia
LEED AP, BD+C
Vice President
gregt@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9913

Christopher J. DiCianna
PE, CxA, LEED
Vice President
chrisd@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9875

Jeffry S. Vodenichar
Vice President - Portersville
jeffv@wnaengineering.com 724.335.4702

Jason Heilman
PE
Vice President of Engineering
jasonh@wnaengineering.com 412.588.9915
Mechanical Department

Bill Hemphill
Sr. Electrical / Mechanical Designer

Brent Wiley
Sr. Mechanical Designer / Project Manager

Chris Champagne
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
PE

Dan Kelly
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
PE

David Rottschaefer
Mechanical Designer

John O'Leary
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
PE

Kyle Harris
Mechanical Designer
EIT

Kyle Hinchberger
Mechanical Designer
EIT

Nick Getz
Mechanical Designer

Rodney Williams
Mechanical Designer / Project Manager

Ron Persico
Mechanical Designer / Project Manager
EIT

Scott Lizotte
Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
PE, LEED AP

Tom Pace
Mechanical Designer

Zachary Klixbull
Mechanical Designer / Project Manager
CPHC
Electrical Department

Austin Vodenichar
Electrical Designer

Cody Davis
Electrical Designer

Dalton Hamilton
Electrical Designer

Dan Bivens
Electrical Designer

Darren Coast
Electrical Designer

George Weichey
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

Jake Campbell
Electrical Designer

Jason Zang
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager
LC

Jeremiah Robertson
Electrical Designer
EIT

John Maze
Electrical Designer

Mary Lewis
Sr. Electrical Engineer
PE

Michael Tucker
Electrical Designer
EIT

Timothy Lawler
Electrical Designer

Steve Neese
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager

Steven Westhead
Sr. Electrical Designer / Project Manager
Plumbing/Fire Protection Department

Bob Kruszewski
Plumbing / FP Designer

Dan Antonacci
Sr. Plumbing Designer / Project Manager

Drake Domhoff
Plumbing / FP Designer

Juan Camilo Lasso Bedoya
Plumbing / FP Designer

Kyle Steinmetz
Plumbing / FP Designer

Matt Burke
Plumbing / FP Designer
CPD

Zane Elliott
Plumbing Engineer
EIT
3D Scanning Department

Brian Maitland
3D Scanning Manager

Ethan Kasbee
3D Laser Scanning / Survey Technician

Iana Ellis
3D Laser Scanning / Survey Technician

Matthew Eshelman
CAD / BIM Technician

Matt Sylvester
CAD / BIM Technician

Zach Lovell
CAD / BIM Technician
CAD/BIM Department

Dakota Tigney
CAD / BIM Technician

Dante Eannace
CAD / BIM Technician

Matthew Eshelman
CAD / BIM Technician

Matt Sylvester
CAD / BIM Technician

Phoebe Richardson
CAD / BIM Technician

Zach Lovell
CAD / BIM Technician
Operations & Marketing

Christopher Casey
Operations Manager

Gloria Chacon
HR Coordinator

Jacob Zidik
Marketing Assistant

Leila Leskuski
Marketing Coordinator

Lynn Graf
Administrative Assistant

Mallory Dines
Business Manager

Nancy Gilliland
Administrative Assistant

Pamela Black
Executive Administrative Assistant
