1972

The Beginning

The roots for our company began when Tim Lawler founded Lawler & Associates.

1991

Johnson-Schmidt and Associates

Lawler & Associates officially became a division of JSA.

1996

Negley Design Inc. (NDI)

Ron Negley established Negley Design based out of Portersville, PA, it created a strong location for employees to provide excellent service.

2010

Wilson Lawler Engineering, Inc, LLC (WLE)

Lawler & Associates becomes WLE with Kevin Wilson and Tim Lawler as founding members.

2014

Justin Vernam

During this year Ron Negley retired and Justin became the sole owner of NDI.

2015

WNA Engineering Inc.

Wilson Lawler Engineering and Negley Design Inc. merged to create WNA. Tim Lawler Retired and became a consultant to WNA Engineering.

2016

Expanding Ownership

Chris DiCianna became an owner of WNA Engineering.

2017

Pittsburgh Office

As our business grew, we obtained more space in Pittsburgh to enhance our partnerships and our growing network.

2018

New Employment

The firm’s growth continues with the addition of more experienced and talented engineers and designers.

2021

Growing Leadership

Jeffery S. Vodenichar and Jason Heilman become partners at WNA Engineering.

2022

Achieving Success

Through our more than 60 team members, WNA continues to grow the business platform, providing partners the necessary resources to expand their businesses.

2023

Philadelphia Office

WNA Engineering acquires Vinokur-Pace Engineering Services (VPES) of Philadelphia. Incorporated in 1968, WPES had a rich history providing engineering and planning services throughout the Philadelphia region.

Present

WNA Now

WNA Engineering serves clients in more than 30 states, working from three offices in Pennsylvania. The firm serves all commercial market sectors, with special focus on corporate, health care, education, industrial, and retail.”

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Jason Heilman, PE

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. 

Jeffry S. Vodenichar

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. 

Christopher J. DiCianna, PE LEED AP, CxA

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. 

Justin Vernam

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, PE, MCP

President

As President and Co-Founder of WNA Engineering, Inc., Kevin drives innovation with more than 21 years of experience as a Mechanical and Electrical design engineer. His expertise extends beyond traditional engineering, as he is one of approximately 800 Master Code Professionals certified by the International Code Council (ICC), a distinction which sets him apart.  

Kevin shapes the company’s strategic vision while leading the team to exceed expectations. His deep code knowledge and engineering acumen bring a different perspective and ultimately creative solutions that streamline design processes, satisfy clients’ unique requirements, and navigate the evolving landscape of local and national regulations.